How to Prepare Marijuana Butter
Know that, while not necessary, decarboxylating is a simple process that makes the most of every bud., Pre-heat the oven to 240°F (115°C)., Hand-crumble the weed into in a rimmed baking sheet, spreading so there are no holes or gaps., Bake the buds...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Know that
Also called "pre-baking," this step leads to stronger bang for you bud.
Marijuana is filled with many compounds, some of which are medicinal/psychoactive, and some of which are not.
You can get rid of the not so useful ones if you decarboxylate the weed first, which simply means baking it at a low temperature.
This vaporizes compounds like THCA, which doesn't get you high, leading to a stronger butter.
You can also use shake, leaves, or a mixture of buds and leaves if you'd like. -
Step 2: while not necessary
You want a nice, low temperature.
While a higher temp will remove the compounds faster, it will also cause wanted compounds, like terpenes (which give each strain it's unique aroma and flavor) to leak out too. 240°F is a good, safe temperature. , You want smaller pieces of bud, roughly 1/2" or less in diameter, though exact measurements aren't needed.
Use a baking sheet just big enough to contain all of the weed.
Empty space will heat up the pan quickly, which causes uneven "cooking."
When done, the weed will be a light brown color and will crumble easily in your hands. , Don't grind it into a powder
-- you just want it to be in small, manageable bits, like small pieces of gravel.
You can use an herb grinder or simply pulse it quickly in a blender or food processor. , This will remove some of the chlorophyll, dirt and fertilizers from the plant matter which can cause a "grassy" taste in your butter.
THC and other cannabinoids are not water soluble, and will not be affected by the soak.
When done, strain out the water with a colander and pat dry with paper towels. -
Step 3: decarboxylating is a simple process that makes the most of every bud.
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Step 4: Pre-heat the oven to 240°F (115°C).
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Step 5: Hand-crumble the weed into in a rimmed baking sheet
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Step 6: spreading so there are no holes or gaps.
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Step 7: Bake the buds for 30 minutes or so
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Step 8: mixing it every 10 minutes to prevent burning.
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Step 9: Grind the bud until it is a course mixture
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Step 10: with recognizable buds.
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Step 11: Optionally
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Step 12: soak your cannabis in water for 20-60 minutes before cooking.
Detailed Guide
Also called "pre-baking," this step leads to stronger bang for you bud.
Marijuana is filled with many compounds, some of which are medicinal/psychoactive, and some of which are not.
You can get rid of the not so useful ones if you decarboxylate the weed first, which simply means baking it at a low temperature.
This vaporizes compounds like THCA, which doesn't get you high, leading to a stronger butter.
You can also use shake, leaves, or a mixture of buds and leaves if you'd like.
You want a nice, low temperature.
While a higher temp will remove the compounds faster, it will also cause wanted compounds, like terpenes (which give each strain it's unique aroma and flavor) to leak out too. 240°F is a good, safe temperature. , You want smaller pieces of bud, roughly 1/2" or less in diameter, though exact measurements aren't needed.
Use a baking sheet just big enough to contain all of the weed.
Empty space will heat up the pan quickly, which causes uneven "cooking."
When done, the weed will be a light brown color and will crumble easily in your hands. , Don't grind it into a powder
-- you just want it to be in small, manageable bits, like small pieces of gravel.
You can use an herb grinder or simply pulse it quickly in a blender or food processor. , This will remove some of the chlorophyll, dirt and fertilizers from the plant matter which can cause a "grassy" taste in your butter.
THC and other cannabinoids are not water soluble, and will not be affected by the soak.
When done, strain out the water with a colander and pat dry with paper towels.
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