Marrow bones
Marrow bones is called Tutano in Brazil; Caracú in Argentina and Uruguay; and Tuétano in Mexico and Chile.
Leg bones split or cross-cut and roasted or simmered for the marrow. Collagen-heavy feet for soups, and leg bones for their marrow.
Some names on this page are still being checked against published sources.
Marrow bones around the world
| Where | What butchers call it |
|---|---|
| United States | Marrow bonesSplit lengthwise, they're sold as canoe bones. |
| Mexico | TuétanoRoasted and scooped into tacos |
| Central America | Tuétano |
| Colombia | Hueso de tuétano |
| Venezuela | Tuétano |
| Brazil | Tutano |
| Argentina | Caracú |
| Uruguay | CaracúSimmered in puchero |
| Chile | Tuétano |
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