Inn on Biltmore Estate
Asheville, NC:
1904 Menu Recreation: Roast Turkey
We asked Biltmore Chef Spencer Hilgeman to create recipes inspired from the archival 1904 menu book for a modern Thanksgiving celebration. This second video on our three-part series details a roast turkey entree inspired by the very same menu the Vanderbilt's enjoyed at their 1904 Thanksgiving Dinner.
Entree: Blood Orange Roast Turkey with Heirloom Potatoes
Compound Butter
1 Pound Unsalted Butter
2 TBSP Chopped Herbs (Parsley, Thyme, Chives)
3 TBSP Chopped Shallots
Zest of 3 Blood Oranges
3 TBSP Salt
1 TBSP Ground Black Pepper
Combine all ingredients and mix. Separate the skin from the breast and stuff the compound…
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