Even though the weed-loving population stands divided on several issues, it's the love for Mary Jane that keeps them together and bound. The ultimate truth is that what makes one person high and happy can make the other one feel uncomfortable or neurotic.

It all depends on whether you like to take a harsh hit of the smoke or a bite of high that hits your tummy after thirty minutes of having it. Whatever you prefer, one thing is for sure, ingesting cannabis can take you way higher than a throat hit! When you consume that weed, it gets converted into 11-hydroxy-THC which is the much more potent version of THC and hits your brain within a snap.

So, if you are someone who likes baking and getting baked at the same time and are looking to know how to make cannabutter, here's the recipe for you. Spread it out on your morning toast to get your eyes wide open, or include it as a dressing to your salads, the possibilities are endless.

What is Cannabutter?

Well, the cannabis-infused butter is commonly known as cannabutter. The process of making it indeed requires patience but once done right, you can bake to your heart's delight.

I love making pot butter while baking cookies and cake for myself. Not that throat hit makes me cough, it’s just that I have a sweet tooth! LOL.

Now making this butter can be a little tricky because you need to give that plant the time to release its psychoactive potential. And for that, you need to heat the buds on low flame for a long time. This process is known as decarboxylation, which we will be talking about in the next few steps.

Cannabutter Recipe: Ingredients

I suppose this is the only delicacy that keeps you waiting for too long to be devoured but requires only 2-3 ingredients.

We need

  • 1 Cup of Butter
  • 7-10 grams of cannabis (decarboxylated)

The answer to how to make canna butter at home is a pretty easy one. Let’s get started!

Step-by-Step guide to Decarboxylation

Now, decarboxylation is no rocket science and you can do it right in your kitchen with all the tools that you already have. The most common method of decarboxylation the weed is by using an oven.

But, let's say, you are somewhere in the woods, vacationing, with an urge to have a cannabutter toast. What would you do then?

Here are the three different methods of decarboxylating your weed and getting the most out of its psychoactive concentrates.

Method 1: Decarboxylating in a mason jar

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Looking for ways on how to make Mason Jar Cannabutter? Let’s first see how we can decarboxylate our green friends with just a tiny jar.

What do you need?

  • Mason jar with lid
  • Baking tray
  • Kitchen towel
  • Cannabis
  • Oven gloves

How to do it?

  • Start by setting your oven 210 and 240 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place the oven rack/tray in the middle position.
  • Use herb grinder to shred cannabis until it's of the rice grain consistency. Fill it in a Mason jar and screw on the lid.
  • Make sure to have a mason jar with edges so that it doesn't get rolled over while in the oven.
  • Bake it for 60 minutes. Continue checking it after every 15 minutes to shuffle the leaves evenly.
  • After 60 minutes, allow it to cool completely before using it to make cannabutter.

Method 2: Decarboxylating in an oven

Moving on to the next method here's all that you will need:

  • Baking tray (preferably Pyrex)
  • Aluminium foil or parchment paper
  • Cannabis

How to do it?

  • Set your oven at 230 degrees Fahrenheit and place the tray in the middle.
  • Take an aluminium foil sheet, crumble it a bit, and lay it on the baking sheet.
  • Use an herb grinder to shred cannabis to a rice-grain consistency and spread it on the aluminium foil. Use another sheet of the foil to cover it from the top.
  • Place this in the oven for 45 minutes.
  • Take it out after 45 minutes, let it cool down for half-an-hour and store in an air-tight container for later use.

Method 2: Decarboxylating in a sous vide

Even though this method might sound like a hefty investment, you gotta try it if you're a regular consumer. Get ready for sous vide cannabutter.
This is the most efficient method of decarboxylating the terpenes while keeping them fresh and intact for a longer time.

What do you need?

  • Immersion circulator
  • Container for immersion circulator (a large bucket or plastic tub would work)
  • Vacuum sealer or zip-top freezer bag
  • Cannabis

How to do it?

  • Fill the container with hot water and place the immersion circulator in it, keeping it at 205 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Grind the weed properly into a fluffy consistency and fill it in a zipper bag. Make sure to spread the cannabis evenly, keeping out any excess air or voids.
  • Place the bag in the water bath for about one-and-a-half-hour. Remove it once done and let it cool down for about 30 minutes.
  • Dry the zip bag completely before opening it. Take out the cannabis and store it in an air-tight container for future cooking.

Now that you have successfully decarboxylated your weed, it's time to put on your toque and get some cooking!

How to make cannabutter or cannabis-infused butter?

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Let’s get started on the cannabis butter recipe. The marijuana-infused butter takes a while to make, but the end result is completely satisfying. Don’t believe us, just follow the pot butter recipe today!
I have tried a few recipes in my life, and this is by far the easiest and the best way to make cannabutter and oh, also the most potent recipe.

  1. Step 1: Grind the decarboxylated cannabis further to achieve coarse consistency.
  2. Step 2: Add equal amounts of water and butter in a saucepan. I am taking 1 cup each.
  3. Step 3: Let the butter melt completely on low flame.
  4. Step 4: As the butter begins to melt, add the ground cannabis.
  5. Step 5: Now while keeping the heat not more than 160 degrees Fahrenheit, let it simmer for about 2-3 hours. Don't forget to stir occasionally. Remember, the mixture should never come to a boil.
  6. Step 6: Once the mixture is cooled down, strain it through a cheesecloth. Don't squeeze the cheesecloth towards the end as it may push bad-tasting material through.
  7. Step 7: Refrigerate the butter and let it settle. If you can see excess water in the jar, scrape off some butter from the top and drain out the water.

And, voila! That's your cannabutter. I know it's tedious and tiresome but trust me, fellas, this pot butter is just amazing!

How to dose cannabutter?

It's pretty essential to have this cannabis-infused butter in a controlled and proper manner. I mean, you don't want to be busted in an embarrassing situation, don't you?

The cannabutter dose is dependent on the buds that you’re using. The potency of the butter would depend on the type of strain and for how long it was cooked. To test it out, you can spread a small amount on your toast and check how high it gets you. You can increase and decrease the dosage depending upon this.

Some of the best ways to consume cannabutter is to spread it on your morning toast. But let's be real, the world of weed butter is as vast as you want it to be. You can find millions of cannabutter dessert recipes online, and even go ahead and experiment with it.

Keeping this quantity as the baseline, you can bake other edibles too! But just remember to have it in a controlled manner. And, even if you don't, forget that I gave you this recipe. Just forget it! Got ya?

Ah, now the tough part. Gotta go and bake some cookies for me. Here's goodbye to ya'll and, I will surely be back with some more drooling CBD recipes.

Till then, Toke it Your Way. Either take a hit from that bong or take a sip from the CBD-infused coffee, the ultimate goal is to get high and let your creative minds explode!

FAQs

Q. How to make cannabutter in the oven?

Ans. The cannabutter recipe does not involve the use of an oven directly since you can easily use a saucepan and the heat from your stove. The only use of an oven here is required to decarboxylate the weed, which we have discussed before.

Q. What do you need to make cannabutter?

Ans. You only need a cup of butter and 7-10 grams of cannabis. Additionally, you would need a cheesecloth, saucepan, and oven for decarboxylating.

Q. How to know when cannabutter is done?

Ans. You can figure out if the butter has been done when you see it settled down without any excess water. If you see any water, drain it out and repeat again.

Q. How long does it take to make cannabutter?

Ans. It’s a slow process, almost taking 5-6 hours for the goodness of the marijuana to seep into the butter.

Q. Why does cannabutter take so long?

Ans. Because every good thing takes time. ;)

Honestly, because it takes time for the high’ness of the cannabis to transfer and infuse with the butter.