One of the most versatile ingredients in cannabis is cannabutter, which can be used for everything from cooking to topicals. One may create with this powerful substance, from the traditional “special brownie” to a ready-to-go snack or dinner that would put Rachael Ray’s dishes to shame.
And, contrary to what some people may think, it doesn’t even have to be butter! Cannabinoids are fat-soluble and when cooked on a surface they will dissolve into the fats in the food more so than water. Сannabutter can be made from oils, such as olive, canola, or coconut oil. Whereas the last of those three is higher in fats and also works well for desserts (they’re all vegan).
Typically, it is not a quick process. After cooking on the stove for several hours until it is done, one must keep an eye on it while infusing the flavors into the liquid. A satisfying alternative to cooking in a stove-top pan is the crockpot! Your butter will still need a little attention, but this helpful device simplifies the process.
How to Make Crockpot Cannabutter
The first thing you will need to plan for? Ingredients. Save your best flowers for smoking, while using the milder options for things like trimming and seasoning. You may also need to decide whether you will use butter or oil. Immediately double-check to make sure you have everything necessary.
The magic process that turns THCa to THC: Decarboxylation is the transformation of the acidic versions of cannabis into their more well-known forms – usually done when smoking a flower with a lighter. Getting THC, which causes psychoactive effects, requires transforming THCa into it via an oven.
To prevent the herb from sticking to the pan, preheat your oven to 245 degrees Fahrenheit and place cannabis buds on a cookie sheet. Allow the tray to bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes, shaking every ten minutes to ensure even heating.
Grind the bud by using a manual or wheel grinder. As a substitute for coffee beans, resist the urge to use your coffee grinder unless you want plant material in your cannabutter. (It will also lead to a more significant color change if an electric grinder is used and can help with digestion.)
Crockpot it up. The crockpot should be set to low or about 160 degrees. It shouldn’t be hotter than 200 degrees, which increases the risk of burning. To best enjoy your food, add a bit of marijuana in the butter or oil then add water to prevent burning. Leave the rice to stand, stirring occasionally, for around three hours. Once the clay is dry, allow it to cool which will separate any fats remaining on the top.
Line a strainer with cheesecloth, pour the good stuff into it and allow the wine to strain for up to an hour. If the butter has solidified on top, you can skip this step. If not, separate fats with plant material through a cheesecloth-lined funnel. Remove the cheesecloth before squeezing the liquid out. That can lead to more plant material in the final product.
Try not to hold your breath and inhale when you spray. It’s important to test the strength of your cannabutter before cooking if you want to avoid a common edibles disaster. To find the right dose, try a small amount of kratom first and watch for how you feel in two hours. Use more or less to achieve your desired level.
To avoid overeating, be mindful of the portion sizes you cook foods when cooking for friends.
Then you’re ready to enjoy. Whether you want to have a cannabis party or just have some alone time, this crockpot cannabutter recipe can help.
Cannabutter Slow Cooker Recipe
Make in either a Crock-Pot brand of the slow cooker or an equivalent type, such as a Murphy name.
Slow cookers or crock pots are a convenient way to make cannabis butter if you’re already doing other things at home. Making cannabutter is an effective way to multi-task and still make cannabis medication when you need it. This is probably the reason why it’s so common for people to make cannabutter at home.
Slow cookers are a great way to make cannabutter, as you can put your ingredients in and let them cook for hours before you need it. The cooking time for this recipe is 8 to 12 hours.
If you’re cooking for your family while in bed, please make sure that you and your family are safe at all times.
Tools Needed
- Crock-Pot
- Measuring Cup
- Plastic spatula
- Airtight container
Ingredients:
- 1 Ounce of the pot. This can be the stems and leaf as well as any flower that you are going to use.
- 3 cups of water
- 500g or 2 sticks of unsalted butter
Direction:
- Add all the ingredients into a crockpot before turning it on. Use low or medium temperature for 8 hours to 12 hours.
- When finished cooking, strain using a metal coffee filter and into a measuring cup. The paper filters are not recommended because the straining needed causes them to rip easily so it’s best to start with metal as well.
- After the butter has melted, scrape all sides of the crockpot and strainer to get as much of it into your liquid.
- To make ice cream, you will need a measuring cup with butter and water. Put the mix in the freezer for 25 minutes.
- Pour out the excess water from the bowl.
- Transfer any scrap butter to a container and refrigerate to save for later use.
Tip: When your leftover tea leaves are strained and the butter is melted, use it as fertilizer for the garden bed. You can also spread it on top of a pile of compost materials if you don’t have enough garden beds.