What is Cannabutter?
Cannabutter, or cannabis-infused butter, is a straightforward way to incorporate marijuana into food. Butter serves as an ideal conduit for THC as it contains lots of fat molecules which are necessary for the binding of the substance. The method is simple and this guide will demonstrate it to even novice cooks.
As with all edibles, caution should be taken when consuming; begin with small amounts and increase gradually to achieve desired effects.
In this post, we'll look at:
What is cannabis decarboxylation and why is it necessary?
This is part of the decarbing process, its important when making edibles you understand why “decarboxylation” is important.
The No 1 reason for decarboxylate “decarb” is to ensure when you cook the weed, you do not lose its cannabis effects. Adding this additional step requires some patience….but the effects will be worth it in the end. When you cook the weed, decarboxylation takes place, it's when the THCA converts into THC using heat, which will allow the butter to have THC euphoric effects i.e. you get stoned! Some recipes say you can put dry cannabis directly in your cooking mixtures, but with a little patience, decarbing will make it more effective.
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Cannabutter Recipe
Cannabutter
Equipment
- Medium Baking tray
- Medium saucepan
- Air-tight container / jar for cannabutter
- Grinder
- Mesh strainer
Ingredients
- cup water
- cup unsalted butter
- cup ground cannabis, decarboxyalted – approx 7-10 grams
Instructions
Decarb the cannabis
- Preheat the oven to 245ºF.
- Break up the cannabis and loosely and place it on the baking sheet alowing plenty of space.
- Heat in the oven for 30-40 minutes, checking every 10mins (to ensure they do not burn).
- Grind the weed so its small enough not to be noticed in your edibles, however not too fine like a powder.
Cannabutter instructions
- Take your saucepan and melt the butter on a low heat.
- Add 1 cup of water to prevent the butter from scorching.
- Add the ground cannabis.
- Simmer on low heat, between 160-200ºF; it's important not to exceed 200ºF or you may run the risk of burning out the cannabinoids.
- Simmer for a further 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. The mixture should never come to a full boil.
- Place a mesh strainer over your airtight container and pour in the cannabutter mixture. Discard any excess lumpy bits.
- Place the jar in the refridgerator and leave over night. The mixture should be solid before use.
Enjoy your tasty treats!
FAQ – tips for edibles and dosage calculator
How can you calculate edible cannabis dosage?
Be careful! edibles can be so good they can lead you down an unpredictable path if you are not monitoring your dosage. Many factors need to be taken into consideration like the type of edible, your body weight, metabolism, and your tolerance levels. To follow is a basic guide of what you can expect, although everyone is different.
- 1 – 2.5mg THC (microdose)
- Expect mild relief i.e. pain or stress, and may feel creative.
- Best for first-time consumers.
- 3 – 5 mg THC (low)
- Best for strong pain relief and anxiety, may feel euphoria.
- Warning! a dosage of up to 5mg can intoxicate some users.
- Best for recreational use and for those seeking a good night's sleep.
- 10 – 15 mg THC (moderate)
- Best for strong pain relief, nausea, and effective solution.
- Warning! such a high dosage can alter users' perception
- Best for consumers with a high THC tolerance level.
- 20 – 30 mg THC (high)
- Best for consumers seeking a very HIGH buzz.
- Warning! such a high dosage can alter users' perception
- Best for consumers with a high THC tolerance level.
- 50 – 100 mg THC (very high)
- Extreme Warning! such a high dosage can alter users' perception and increase heart rate.
- Best for high THC tolerance, medical use, and patients living with cancer or health conditions that require a high dosage.
- 100mg – 500mg THC (very very high)
- Extreme Warning! such a high dosage can alter users' perception and increase heart rate.
- Best for high THC tolerance, medical use, and patients living with cancer or health conditions that require a high dosage.
How long does it take to take effect?
Smoking or vaporized cannabis can take effect within minutes, edibles are different and can take up to one hour. The reason being…..Cannabis needs to be digested and metabolized in your stomach and liver before you feel the effect which is why it takes longer.
New to edibles? what dosage should you use?
When trying edibles for the first time take it slow and steady, it's always better to under dose than over….Always start with the lowest dosage (1-2.5mg THC), wait an hour, if you do not feel any effects you can take some more. Monitor your dosage with care.
