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5 Gallon Moonshine Mash Recipe: Shall we try it?

5 Gallon Moonshine Mash Recipe

There are a few things you need to know before we get started. First, this is a 5-gallon moonshine mash recipe, which means it will produce approximately 5 gallons of moonshine. Second, this recipe calls for cornmeal, the most common type of grain used in moonshine production.
4.75 from 8 votes
Prep Time 2 hours
Fermentation time: 21 days
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 5 Gallons

Ingredients
  

  • 10 lbs Cornmeal
  • 5 gallons Water
  • 1 package Yeast
  • 1 cup Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Bring the 5 gallons of water to a boil in a large pot.
  • Once the water is boiling, slowly add in the 10lbs of cornmeal while stirring.
  • Once all cornmeal has been added, stir in 1 cup of sugar.
  • Let the mixture boil for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • After 30 minutes, remove the pot from heat and let it cool for 15 minutes.
  • Add the package of yeast to the mixture and stir well.
  • Cover the pot with a lid or towel and let it sit for 24 hours in a warm place.
  • After 24 hours, transfer the mixture to a fermentation vessel (a 5-gallon bucket will work fine).
  • Fit the fermentation vessel with an airlock and let it ferment for 2-3 weeks.
  • Once fermentation is complete, transfer the moonshine to jars or bottles and enjoy!
Keyword 5 Gallon Moonshine Mash Recipe