Discover the art of cooking with cannabis by learning how to make your own potent and delicious cannabutter.
Hey there, butter lovers and cannabis enthusiasts! Are you ready to take your cooking game to the next level with some deliciously infused cannabutter? Well, you’re in luck because today we’re going to show you how to make your very own batch of cannabutter from scratch.
Whether you’re looking to whip up some mouth-watering edibles or simply want to add a little extra kick to your favorite recipes, cannabutter is a versatile and tasty ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. But before you get started, it’s important to know the dos and don’ts of making cannabutter, so you can ensure that your butter is potent, delicious, and safe to consume.
So, put on your apron, grab some high-quality cannabis, and get ready to learn how to make cannabutter like a pro! Whether you’re a seasoned cannabis chef or a curious beginner, this guide will provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to create the perfect batch of cannabutter every time.
Cooking Cannabis Butter 101: How to Measure THC Yield and Cannabutter Yield for Perfect Potency
Cannabutter is a popular and versatile ingredient in the world of cannabis cooking. Whether you’re using it to make baked goods or adding it to your favorite savory dishes, the amount of cannabutter you need will depend on the desired potency of your recipe. Here are some general estimates for the amount of THC you can expect to extract from different amounts of cannabis:
- 1 gram of cannabis: approximately 100-150mg of THC
- 3.5 grams of cannabis (1/8 ounce): approximately 350-525mg of THC
- 7 grams of cannabis (1/4 ounce): approximately 700-1050mg of THC
- 14 grams of cannabis (1/2 ounce): approximately 1400-2100mg of THC
- 28 grams of cannabis (1 ounce): approximately 2800-4200mg of THC
Keep in mind that these estimates are rough and can vary depending on the potency of your cannabis and the extraction method used. When making cannabutter, it’s always best to start with a small amount of cannabis and adjust your recipe as needed to achieve the desired potency and consistency.
Once you have your desired amount of THC, it’s time to start making cannabutter. The yield of cannabutter you can expect to make from a specific amount of cannabis will depend on a variety of factors, including the potency of your cannabis and the recipe you are using. Here are some general estimates for the amount of cannabutter you can expect to make from different amounts of cannabis:
- 1 gram of cannabis: approximately 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cannabutter
- 3.5 grams of cannabis (1/8 ounce): approximately 1 to 2 tablespoons of cannabutter
- 7 grams of cannabis (1/4 ounce): approximately 2 to 4 tablespoons of cannabutter
- 14 grams of cannabis (1/2 ounce): approximately 1/2 to 1 cup of cannabutter
- 28 grams of cannabis (1 ounce): approximately 1 to 2 cups of cannabutter
It’s important to note that these estimates can vary and the yield of cannabutter may be slightly less than the amount of regular butter you started with due to loss during the cooking process.
Properly measuring the amount of cannabis and cannabutter is crucial to achieving the desired potency of your recipe and avoiding overconsumption. Always use caution when consuming edibles and start with a low dose until you understand your tolerance level. With these tips, you’ll be on your way to mastering the art of cannabutter making.
Let’s Get Started on Cooking the Cannabis Cannabutter!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of unsalted butter
- 1 cup of ground cannabis flower (decarboxylated)
- 2 cups of water
Instructions:
- Decarboxylate the cannabis flower by preheating your oven to 240°F (115°C). Spread the ground cannabis flower on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a saucepan, combine the butter and water over low heat. Stir until the butter is melted.
Add the decarboxylated cannabis flower to the saucepan and stir until the mixture is well combined. - Simmer the mixture on low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Be sure to keep the heat low so the mixture does not boil.
- After 2-3 hours, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool.
- Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer into a container. Be sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it until the butter solidifies and separates from the water.
- Once the butter has solidified, use a knife to remove it from the top of the water and discard the water.
- Store the cannabutter in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use.
- Note: Be sure to label your cannabutter clearly and keep it away from children and pets. When using cannabutter in recipes, be sure to calculate the proper dosage to avoid overconsumption.
Making cannabutter is a fun and rewarding process that can add an extra kick to your favorite recipes. However, it’s important to be aware of the potency and yield of your cannabutter to ensure that you’re consuming it responsibly and in moderation. By following the guidelines outlined in this article and experimenting with different strains and recipes, you can create your own perfect batch of cannabutter to enjoy with friends and family. Remember to start with a small amount and adjust your recipe as needed to achieve the desired potency and consistency. Happy cooking!
Here are some additional links and video instructions on how to make cannabutter:
Instruction Links:
Leafly’s Guide to Making Cannabutter: https://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/recipe-how-to-make-basic-cannabutter
High Times’ How to Make Cannabutter: https://hightimes.com/edibles/how-to-make-cannabutter-recipe/
The Cannabist’s Beginner’s Guide to Making Cannabutter: https://www.thecannabist.co/2015/11/12/beginners-guide-to-making-cannabutter/43201/
Epicurious’ Cannabutter Recipe: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cannabutter-51255800
These links and videos provide additional guidance and tips for making cannabutter, which can be helpful for beginners or those looking to refine their technique.
Video Instructions:
How to Make Cannabutter by Baked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Stv6l8Ww6Z0
Easy Cannabutter Recipe by The Wellness Soldier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLFmLg6wmw0
Cannabutter Recipe with Tips and Tricks by The Happy Chef: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg3Nmls3jUw