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.
Prep Time 2 hours hrs
Fermentation time: 21 days d
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
10 lbs Cornmeal 5 gallons Water 1 package Yeast 1 cup Sugar
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!
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