Ants on a Log Recipe

Name: Ants on a Log
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon pernod; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds; 1 cup butter; 1 large bunch parsley, stems removed; 2 6-inch marrow bones, sliced in half lengthwise; 4 snails; 4 diagonal slices of baguette, toasted; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chicken stock

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon pernod
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
1 cup butter
1 large bunch parsley, stems removed
2 6-inch marrow bones, sliced in half lengthwise
4 snails
4 diagonal slices of baguette, toasted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chicken stock

1
In a stand mixer, combine Pernod, garlic, fennel seeds and butter until smooth.
2
Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.
3
Blanch parsley in salted boiling water for about a minute, then cool in an ice bath, puree in a blender or food processor until smooth and set aside.
4
Preheat a baking sheet in a 375 degree oven.
5
Place marrow bones face down on the sheet and cook for 4 minutes.
6
Cook snails in a small pan over medium high heat with the chicken stock, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of fennel butter until just warmed through, 2-3 minutes, then add 3 tablespoons of parsley puree.
7
Spread baguette slices liberally with fennel butter.
8
Top each marrow bone with 2 snails, 2 baguette slices and half the sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon pernod, 1 tablespoon garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds, 1 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Ants on a Log falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ants on a Log

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