FOOD NEWS
For A Truly Decadent Burger, There's Only One Meaty Topping You Require
By Alexander Billet
Burger toppings are supposed to heighten your dish's rich umami flavors, and luscious and savory bone marrow is an unexpected addition that truly enhances your burger.
As a burger topping, bone marrow is a revelation. Some recipes call for it to be spooned onto your burger with cheese, onions, and bacon jam.
Heated in a pan, cooked bone marrow melts into a thick, oily consistency. In this state, it can be drizzled directly onto a burger patty.
You can also blend marrow into ground beef before shaping them into burger patties. It mixes well with garlic, caramelized onions, and herbs to make an indulgent sauce.
However, you will want to pick the right kind of bone marrow. Marrow from lamb or pork bones has less flavor than marrow from beef bones.
So, if you want the full, assertive flavor to bring out the umami in your burger, make sure your marrow is from a cow for a decadent, meaty burger.