Cranberry Turkey Brine with Riesling

Ingredients

• 1 quart water
• 6 bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp whole black peppercorns
• 1 Tbsp mustard seeds
• 1 1/2 cups kosher salt
• 1 750ml bottle Riesling wine
• 2 large shallots,, thinly sliced
• 8 cloves, garlic, crushed but left in the skins
• 1 bunch (a good handful) fresh thyme
• 2 cups fresh cranberries,, slightly crushed
• enough to cover turkey ice water
• 16 pound turkey,, giblet package and neck removed
• 1/2 cup Bertolli^® Olive Oil Light Taste
• Salt and pepper, to taste