HOW TO MAKE CROCKPOT CANNABUTTER IN 4 STEPS
So you wanna learn how to make crockpot cannabutter. One of the most versatile things in the cannabis cooking world has to be the mighty cannabutter. With this powerful substance, one may create anything from the traditional “special brownie,” to a to-go snack, or an infused dinner
Why a Crock Pot for Making Cannabis Butter?
So glad you didn’t ask!
First things first. Is it CrockPot or Crock Pot… or Crockpot?
I’ll call it a slow cooker since google trends show’s slow cooker as trending.
Infused Cannabis Butter in a Slow Cooker is Dead Simple
Slow cookers make busy lives seem simple. Nothing like coming home to a hot bowl of chili that sat in the cooker all day.
Well, even better coming home to some cannabis butter. You’ll know it’s ready when your nose is near the front door – we promise.
HOW TO MAKE CROCKPOT CANNABUTTER
Course: Uncategorized
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 3 hours
Total time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
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2 cup Unsalted butter
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2 cup Ground and decarboxylated cannabis around 8 grams
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Water
HOW TO MAKE CROCKPOT CANNABUTTER
- Grind your cannabis coarsely with a hand grinder.
- Set your slow cooker to low, or somewhere around 160ºF. (Tip: Avoid exceeding 200ºF to prevent burning or wasting cannabinoids. You can also add a little water to help prevent scorching.)
- Add the butter and ground cannabis. Stir occasionally.
- After about 3 hours minimum, turn off the crockpot and wait for the butter to cool.
Remember, the longer you cook, the more potent your weed butter will be. But not longer than 24 hours
HOW TO MAKE CROCKPOT CANNABUTTER Recipe – Video
Notes
- (Tip: A coffee grinder will finely pulverize the flower and prevent effective straining of bad-tasting plant material.)
HOW TO MAKE CROCKPOT CANNABUTTER – F.A.Q
Does CROCKPOT CANNABUTTER stink when you cook it?
The process of making the canna-butter or canna-oil reeks. Yes, your whole apartment will smell like it. Light some candles, turn on fans, and maybe even mop the floor with some lemon cleanser while you wait. Once you finish making the cannabutter and let it cool, open the windows to air everything out.
What color should CROCKPOT CANNABUTTER be?
yellow
The cannabutter should be the same nice yellow color all the way through. Look for a homogenous product with solidity. According to totalfood.com/
Why is my CROCKPOT CANNABUTTER weak?
If the temperature is too high, or you expose it to heat for too long, then you end up destroying many of cannabis’s beneficial compounds.
Likewise, if the temperature is too low or it’s exposed for too short a time, then you obtain suboptimal results that will result in less potent cannabutter
2 . You didn’t decarb your weed
How long to cook cannabutter in crockpot
About 3 hours is the minimum. Put on the lid and allow everything to cook. Remember, the longer you cook, the more potent your weed butter will be.
How long is too long to cook CROCKPOT CANNABUTTER?
You do not want to cook the CannaButter any longer than 24 hours. NO MORE THAN 24 HOURS. After 24 hours the THC will degrade and the butter will go bitter
How do I know when my CROCKPOT CANNABUTTER is done?
Gauge the duration of your cooking session based on how much THC you want the butter to absorb. The average cooking time per most online sources is about 12 hours.
Do I need to Decarb if I use a crockpot? Crock Pot AKA Water Bath Method
Unfortunately, the comparatively low temperature of boiling water to other methods will never allow you to achieve a full, efficient decarb. Decarboxylation at this temperature progresses slowly.
How do I Decarb in slow cooker?
Cover the ingredients and cook them on high in a slow cooker for 1 hour, then turn the slow cooker to low and cook for 2-3 more hours. Let the mixture cool, then strain it through a cheesecloth.
Can you make Cannabutter without Decarbing?
Before making your cannabutter, you‘ll need to decarboxylate, or “decarb”, the cannabis flower you‘re working with. Skipping this step will result in a weak or inactive finished product. Here’s why: Cannabis buds produce a non-intoxicating acidic cannabinoid called THCA.
Can I bake edibles at 350?
Most edibles recipes will tell you to cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, but the problem is most ovens aren’t super precise. So even if you have it set at 350, it could be ten to 25 degrees hotter. … So if you set your oven at 340, even if the temperature fluctuates you shouldn’t see any THC degradation.
Is 2 hours long enough for Cannabutter?
Lower heat and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally (add more water if necessary to regulate temperature). This method means a much longer wait time, but requires less active cooking time and creates a better result. Add water and butter and turn heat to high.