Moonshine Pickles Recipe
Moonshine Pickles are strong, tasty and very fun to make. They mix two bold flavors: crunchy pickles and strong moonshine. This Moonshine Pickles Recipe is very simple.
Ingredients
- 1 jar dill pickles whole or spears
- 2 cups moonshine
- ½ cup pickle juice
- ¼ cup sugar optional
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 4 garlic cloves sliced
- 1 small chili pepper sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon dill leaves
Instructions
Drain the Pickles
- Pour out most of the pickle juice from the jar. Keep half a cup for flavor.
Cut the Pickles
- Cut the pickles into spears or slices. You can keep them whole if you prefer.
Prepare the Jar
- Place garlic, chili slices and dill leaves at the bottom of the jar.
Add the Pickles to the Jar
- Place all the pickles back into the jar. Pack them tightly for better soaking.
Add the Sugar
- Sprinkle sugar over the pickles. This adds sweetness and helps the flavors blend well.
Pour the Moonshine
- Add moonshine to the jar. Make sure it covers all the pickles fully.
Add Pickle Juice
- Pour in the half-cup pickle juice. This keeps the pickle taste strong.
Mix the Spices
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy version. Add more if you want extra heat.
Seal the Jar
- Close the jar well. Shake it gently to mix the moonshine and flavors.
Chill Before Serving
- Place the jar in the fridge for at least 2 days. More days give stronger flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh, crunchy pickles for the best texture.
- Let the jar rest longer for stronger moonshine flavor.
- Use flavored moonshine like apple, peach or cinnamon for fun twists.
- Add more garlic for deep flavor.
- Do not leave the jar at room temperature. Keep it chilled.
- Shake the jar every day to help the flavors blend well.