How to Make Cannabis Butter for Delicious Weed-Infused Recipes

If you’re looking for a more fun and creative way to enjoy your marijuana, cannabis butter is one of the easiest and most versatile options out there. Cannabutter is basically a cannabis-infused butter that you can use in cooking or baking to make all sorts of yummy edibles. You’ll find that it’s pretty easy to make cannabutter, even if you’re new to cooking or doing anything with cannabis.

Cannabis butter can be used in pretty much any recipe that calls for regular butter, so you can make everything from cannabis-infused banana bread to cannabis mac and cheese. Even if you’re not into cooking, learning how to make cannabutter is a fun and easy way to explore the world of cannabis edibles. With this guide, you’ll quickly learn how to make your very own cannabutter that can take your cannabis experience to the next level.

How to Make Cannabis Butter: A Simple Guide

Cannabutter, as it is popularly called, is a versatile cannabis-infused ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes. Once you have learnt how to make cannabis butter, you can use it to make cakes, cookies, brownies, smoothies, and much more. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of making perfect cannabis butter at home.

1. Select Your Cannabis Strain

The first step in making cannabis butter is selecting the right cannabis strain. The strain you use will determine the final potency and flavor of your cannabutter. Choose a strain that has a high concentration of THC for maximum potency or opt for a CBD-rich strain for medicinal benefits.

2. Decarb Your Cannabis

Decarboxylation is the process of heating cannabis flowers to convert the inactive compounds into active ones. This step is crucial in making cannabis butter as it activates the psychoactive and medicinal properties of the plant. To decarb your cannabis, preheat your oven to 240F (115C) and spread your ground cannabis onto a baking tray. Bake it for 40-60 minutes until it turns light brown.

3. Grind Your Decarbed Cannabis

Once your cannabis is decarbed, grind it into a fine powder. As you grind it, you’ll release the fragrant aroma of the cannabis.

4. Melt Your Butter

Melt the amount of butter you want to infuse with your decarbed cannabis. You can use unsalted or salted butter, or choose a plant-based alternative like coconut oil or ghee.

5. Add Your Decarbed Cannabis

Add your ground, decarbed cannabis into the melted butter. Mix well and make sure that all the cannabis is evenly distributed.

6. Simmer the Cannabis Butter

Simmer the cannabis butter mixture on low heat for 2-3 hours. You should see small bubbles form on the surface of the mixture; this indicates that the THC is being activated and infused into the butter.

7. Strain the Cannabis Butter

Once the simmering is done, strain the cannabis butter mixture through a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer to remove all the cannabis waste and impurities.

8. Chill the Cannabis Butter

Place the strained cannabis butter mixture in the fridge and let it chill for at least an hour. This will cause the butter to solidify and separate from any remaining water content.

9. Collect Your Cannabis Butter

Once the butter has solidified, remove it from the fridge and discard any remaining water content. Your cannabis butter is now ready to use.

10. Store Your Cannabis Butter

Store your cannabis butter in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. It will remain potent for several months when stored correctly.

Making cannabis butter at home is a simple process that requires a few basic ingredients and some patience. With the right cannabis strain and method, you can enjoy the multitude of benefits of cannabutter while creating delicious recipes that are simple and easy to make. Happy cooking!

What You’ll Need to Make Cannabis Butter

Before getting started on the process of making cannabis butter, it’s important to gather all the ingredients and tools needed to complete the process. Here’s what you’ll need:

1. Cannabis: You can either use cannabis flower, kief, or trimmings. It’s important to note that the potency of your cannibutter depends on the quality of your cannabis.

2. Butter: Any unsalted butter will do. It’s recommended to use organic butter as it’s free of harmful pesticides that may interfere with the potency of your cannabutter.

3. Water: The water will be used to boil and simmer the butter and cannabis mixture.

4. Cheesecloth: This will be used as a strainer to remove the plant material from your cannabutter.

5. Saucepan: Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning.

6. Heatproof bowl: Preferably made of glass, to contain your cannabutter mixture.

7. Grinder: Used to break down the cannabis into smaller pieces for easier extraction of THC.

8. Spatula: To stir your mixture while it cooks.

9. Container: To store your cannabutter, use an airtight jar or container.

10. Oven mitts: Protect your hands from heat while handling the hot saucepan and heatproof bowl.

Now that you’ve got all the needed equipment and ingredients let’s move on to the next step in making cannabis butter.

3. Making Cannibus Butter

Purchasing weed-based products from dispensaries can be quite expensive. Making cannibus butter at home is not only economical, but it puts you in charge of the ingredients you choose. It is an easy process that requires minimal equipment and time. We will take you through the easy-to-follow steps on how to make cannibus butter in your own kitchen.

3.1 Decarboxylation

Before making cannibus butter, it is essential to decarboxylate the marijuana. The process involves removing a carboxyl group from the plant’s compounds responsible for its psychoactive effects. It activates the cannabinoids present in the plant, making them more bioavailable when consumed. Decarboxylation requires a bit of heat. Here is how to do it:

Ingredients:	Tools:
1 ounce of ground marijuana	Grinder
Oven-safe baking sheet	Oven mitts
Oven heated to 220-245°F	Knife and chopping board

1. Preheat your oven to 220-245°F.
2. Grind the cannabis using a grinder.
3. Spread the ground cannabis into a single layer on an oven-safe baking sheet.
4. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. For cannabis that has higher moisture content, you can bake for an extra 10-15 minutes. Occasionally stir while it’s in the oven.
5. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cannabis cool for 30 minutes.
6. Ground the cannabis once again in the grinder. Your decarboxylated cannabis is ready to be used in the cannibus butter recipe.

3.2 Ingredients

The following are the ingredients you will need to make cannibus butter:

Ingredients:	1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
	1 ounce of ground marijuana

When purchasing unsalted butter, avoid buying margarine or low-fat spreads. It would be best if you always went for high-quality, unsalted butter with a high-fat percentage. The butter-to-cannabis ratio should be 1:1. For every cup of butter, use one ounce of cannabis. You can adjust the cannabis amount according to your desired potency.

3.3 The Cooking Process

Once you have decarboxylated the marijuana and gathered the ingredients, it’s time to cook the cannibus butter. Here is a step-by-step guide:

1. Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and place them in a saucepan.
2. Melt the butter in a medium heat setting and when melted add the ground cannabis.
3. Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine the cannabis with the butter.
4. Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and heat at low heat for around three hours.
5. Make sure to stir occasionally to avoid the mixture sticking to the bottom of the pan.
6. After three hours, the cannibus butter is ready to be cooled and strained.

3.4 Straining The Mixture

Straining is an essential part of making cannibus butter. There are two primary ways of straining the mixture: cheesecloth and a funnel or mesh sieve. Here’s how to do both methods:

Cheesecloth method:

1. Secure a cheesecloth over a container large enough to hold the melted butter mixture.
2. Pour the warm cannibus butter slowly over the cheesecloth to remove impurities like excess cannabis plant material.
3. Gently squeeze the cheesecloth to get every last drop of the cannibus butter.

Funnel or mesh sieve method:

1. Slowly and carefully pour the warm cannibus butter through the funnel or mesh sieve, over a container large enough to hold the melted mixture.
2. Use a spatula to press the mixture through the strainer, ensuring that you have extracted all of the cannibus butter.

3.5 Storage

Once you have strained the cannibus butter, it’s time to store it. Unlike regular butter that you can store in a regular refrigerator, cannibus butter requires special storage conditions. Here are a few ideas on how to store the cannibus butter:

1. Store the cannibus butter in an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator.
2. For longer shelf life, you can put the container in the freezer. It can last up to six months.
3. Store cannibus butter away from children and pets.

In conclusion, making cannibus butter is an easy and affordable way of enjoying weed. The trick is to follow the right steps, and you will be on your way to scrumptious cannibus butter that is perfect for all your cooking needs.

Time to Roll!

Now that you know how to make cannabis butter, it’s time to put your newfound knowledge to the test. Go forth and create some delicious edibles, whether it’s a batch of brownies, a plate of cookies, or a savory dish. Remember, start with small doses and wait at least an hour before consuming more. And always store your infused butter in a safe, secure place to avoid any accidents. Thank you for reading, and we hope to see you again soon for more cannabis-infused cooking tips and tricks!