Roast Turkey With Apple Cider Gravy

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   Preheat oven to 325u00b0F.

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   Insert meat thermometer, if desired.

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   Brush butter over breast and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

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   Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan.

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   Roast until juices run clear when thigh is pierced with a fork or meat thermometer registers 170u00b0F, about 3 hours.

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   Remove turkey from pan and cover loosely with foil.

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   In saucepan over medium heat, bring giblets and 4 cups water to boil.

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   Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 hour.

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   Strain broth and discard giblets. Skim fat from roasting pan juices, reserving 1/4 cup fat.

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    Add cider to pan over medium-high heat.

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    Bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits; reduce heat and simmer, until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

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    In saucepan, over low heat, combine reserved fat and flour; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

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    Stir in cider mixture and then giblet broth.

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    Increase heat and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.

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    Stir in sage and remaining salt and pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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