Amount	Ingredient
1/3 Cup	all purpose flour
2 Cups	apple cider
4 Cups	cold water
1/2 Teaspoon	dried sage
1/2 Teaspoon	freshly ground black pepper
1 Package	reserved giblets (do not use liver)
1 Teaspoon	salt
As needed	salt and freshly ground black pepper
As needed	unsalted butter, melted
1 (12 to 14) Pound	WHOLE TURKEY (thawed or fresh) reserve giblets