Re: Medical Marijuana
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 9:39 pm
Hi Peggy,
I used Yawny's recipe both for the cannabutter and the mini muffins (pg 22 of this topic toward the bottom of the page (Medical Marijuana.) The only difference is I used 1/8 oz of the CBN MJ not 1/4 oz and 1 stick of butter. My slow cooker would not simmer even on high but it maintained a constant temperature of about 200 degrees. I was told as long as it's over 175 degrees it's ok. I cooked it for at least 9 hours. Then I strained it with cheese cloth on a strainer with a handle over a bowl. You want to get as much of the liquid as possible, but not the plant material (which I didn't know.) I read that one idea is to use a piece of cheese cloth over a potato ricer (http://www.a1b2c3.com/Marijuana-How-To- ... r-002.html)
to get more liquid, but I haven't tried it. This was my 1st time and I'm learning.
I also don't know if you need to do a process called decarboxylation or if slow cooking for a long time does that. (In order for THC to properly decarboxylate—change from its acid form to its psychoactive form—the cannabis needs to be heated at low temperatures over long periods of time.) I didn't do that separately but I had used the UV light to convert to CBN in addition to slow cooking so I don't know....
There is a product called Magical Butter Machine that is quite pricey but will make it for you. I spoke to a nice guy there yesterday and I may be trying my CBN 3 different ways next time. Under the section for "Recipes" on their website they explain more about decarboxylation and according to the temperature you cook your MJ you can either enhance or destroy the THC and turn it into CBN for example.
If you get stuck with this Peggy just PM me. Anyone else too. Just know I'm just a soul whose intentions are good.......
carol
BTW There are different ways to make cannabutter and youtube videos to show you how. Most methods require adding water to the butter and MJ and then when it's done you strain it and you put it in the refrigerator. When it hardens the infused cannabutter will separate from the water. I did not use this method.
I used Yawny's recipe both for the cannabutter and the mini muffins (pg 22 of this topic toward the bottom of the page (Medical Marijuana.) The only difference is I used 1/8 oz of the CBN MJ not 1/4 oz and 1 stick of butter. My slow cooker would not simmer even on high but it maintained a constant temperature of about 200 degrees. I was told as long as it's over 175 degrees it's ok. I cooked it for at least 9 hours. Then I strained it with cheese cloth on a strainer with a handle over a bowl. You want to get as much of the liquid as possible, but not the plant material (which I didn't know.) I read that one idea is to use a piece of cheese cloth over a potato ricer (http://www.a1b2c3.com/Marijuana-How-To- ... r-002.html)
to get more liquid, but I haven't tried it. This was my 1st time and I'm learning.
I also don't know if you need to do a process called decarboxylation or if slow cooking for a long time does that. (In order for THC to properly decarboxylate—change from its acid form to its psychoactive form—the cannabis needs to be heated at low temperatures over long periods of time.) I didn't do that separately but I had used the UV light to convert to CBN in addition to slow cooking so I don't know....
There is a product called Magical Butter Machine that is quite pricey but will make it for you. I spoke to a nice guy there yesterday and I may be trying my CBN 3 different ways next time. Under the section for "Recipes" on their website they explain more about decarboxylation and according to the temperature you cook your MJ you can either enhance or destroy the THC and turn it into CBN for example.
If you get stuck with this Peggy just PM me. Anyone else too. Just know I'm just a soul whose intentions are good.......
carol
BTW There are different ways to make cannabutter and youtube videos to show you how. Most methods require adding water to the butter and MJ and then when it's done you strain it and you put it in the refrigerator. When it hardens the infused cannabutter will separate from the water. I did not use this method.