How to Make Cannabutter in a Crock Pot
Cannabutter is a culinary delight for those fond of cannabis and cooking. It offers a mind-altering twist to your favorite dishes. From brownies and cookies to savory pasta sauces and salad dressings, cannabutter can add an exotic flavor to your everyday foods.
But that’s not all. Infused with all the therapeutic compounds of the cannabis plant, cannabutter can also provide many health benefits. Because it contains THC and CBD, consuming cannabutter has the same effects as smoking or vaping weed.
Are you eager to learn how to make this rich delicacy? Here’s a step-by-step guide for how to make cannabutter in a crock pot. Let’s begin!
1.Gather Equipment and Ingredients
Successful creation of a flavorful crock pot cannabutter hinges on having a few kitchen items beforehand. Here’s what you need to concoct a batch that’s rich in flavor and potency:
Dish towels for handling hot equipment
Mason jars to cook and store your cannabutter
Slow cooker or crock pot for low and slow infusion
Cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer to separate plant matter from the butter
Digital thermometer to ensure optimal infusion temperature
Digital scale to accurately measure your cannabis and control potency
Salted or unsalted butter
Premium cannabis flower for a high-quality infusion
Armed with these essentials, you can easily make cannabutter in a crock pot that’s bound to impress!
2. Set Up Your Crockpot
Now that all the necessary equipment is on hand, you’re ready to prepare the slow cooker and make some delicious crock pot cannabutter. Start by placing a dish towel inside the pot, at the bottom, to create a stable base for your mason jars.
Next, fill the pot halfway with hot water. This creates a water bath for a controlled and even heat distribution.
Now, position an empty mason jar inside the crockpot, adding water until half the jar is submerged. This setup ensures your precious butter and cannabis mix only interact within the glass, allowing for safer handling during the cooking process.
Insert a digital thermometer into the water and crank your crockpot to a high setting. When the reading hits 160 degrees or above, you’re all set for the next exciting phase: introducing your cannabis into the mix!
3. Decarboxylate the Cannabis
To make crock pot cannabutter, you must decarboxylate the cannabis first. This process involves heating the cannabis flower to activate its cannabinoids, allowing you to enjoy their effects.
Here are two popular methods to achieve this, each with its unique advantages:
Mason Jar Method (Recommended for Trichome Preservation)
Start by weighing your cannabis flower on a digital scale. A typical ratio is seven grams per one stick of butter for a consistent potency.
Break up the buds into small pieces. Avoid using a grinder if you value your trichomes. You’ll get a better buzz and more health benefits from your crock pot cannabutter if you use your hands. Grinders add more plant matter, which leads to a final product that is greener and less flavorful.
Next, transfer the cannabis into a mason jar, secure the lid, and place it in an oven preheated to 240°F. Bake for 90 minutes.
Baking Sheet Method
Turn the oven on and set it to 240°F.
Grind seven grams of cannabis until it resembles dried oregano. Ensure it’s not too fine to prevent an overly herbal flavor in your butter.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spread the ground cannabis evenly.
Bake for about 40 minutes, until golden brown, then let it cool.
Choose your preferred method based on the desired outcome and personal preferences. Remember, decarboxylation is necessary to enjoy the full effects of THC and CBD.
4. Infuse Butter with Cannabis
Now that decarboxylation is complete, your cannabis should look as golden brown as a perfectly toasted marshmallow. That signature look means it’s time for the next step in this culinary adventure, combining those toasty buds with butter to create your culinary elixir.
Grab your mason jar and toss in one stick of salted or unsalted butter. It’s your choice, and your unique palate makes your crock pot cannabutter stand apart. Afterward, seal the jar tight. We don’t want water to get inside and dilute our precious butter.
Next, it’s hot tub time. Well, not for you, but for your butter-filled mason jar! Nestle it into the water bath in your slow cooker, put the lid back on, and let the infusion begin. Now, patience is key here. Let it do its thing for at least four hours.
Now, if you want to make cannabutter in a crock pot with a potency that’ll knock your socks off, keep it on low heat for anywhere from eight to 24 hours. The longer the cook, the stronger the high!
5. Strain, Cool, and Store
Now that your crock pot cannabutter has simmered to perfection, it’s time to move on to the next phase. Let’s strain, chill, and store the final product. Grab a dish towel to remove the jar from the slow cooker. We don’t want any scorched fingertips on this culinary journey! Allow the jar to cool before unscrewing the lid.
Once the jar is cool to touch, arm yourself with a cheesecloth or fine-mesh strainer (or a coffee filter in a pinch). Position the strainer over another jar or glass container and steadily pour the butter through, getting rid of any lingering plant material.
Don’t be shy about pressing down on the plant remnants to extract every last buttery drop. You can save the leftover pulp for other delicious dishes. When all your crock pot cannabutter is in the jar, replace the lid and let it chill in the fridge for at least three hours or overnight for an impeccably smooth texture.
Once solidified, scrape out your cannabutter. Pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and mild solids. Then, wrap it snugly in plastic wrap. For easy access, cut it into individual portions before storing. We suggest using an airtight container for freezing. Remember, nothing says pro like pre-portioned cannabutter ready to elevate your favorite recipes!
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And there you have it⏤the journey from raw cannabis to perfect crock pot cannabutter, broken down into simple steps: gathering tools and ingredients, setting up your equipment, decarboxylating, infusing, and storing. Remember, the beauty of this process is in the experimentation and finding your personal sweet spot with responsible dosing.
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