Cooking with cannabis is becoming increasingly popular as medical marijuana users look for new ways to use the product. Cooking offers benefits for those who prefer not to smoke marijuana. Using marijuana-infused butter is a great way to use cannabis. It is an easy and versatile ingredient that can be used in different baked goods and other dishes. Numerous dishes can be prepared using butter. But before cooking with cannabis, it is a good idea to find out the mistakes to avoid.
Failing to Decarboxylate the Cannabis
If you do not decarboxylate the cannabis, you will end up wasting your quality flower. It is important to realize that you cannot cook raw marijuana. Apart from tasting terrible, the raw product does not contain active THC.
Decarboxylation is the process where heat is used to convert the raw product, ensuring maximum potency. Grinding and roasting the flower in the oven at 230 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour will decarboxylate the cannabis.
Adding Too Much Cannabis
A common mistake that many people make when cooking with marijuana is using too much cannabis. You should avoid trying to get too much of a high when preparing your recipes. You may be comfortable smoking a certain amount, but that does not mean that you can eat that same amount.
Edibles take a longer time to create the same sensation, but consuming too much can give you a bad experience. Edibles have a different delivery system, with the THC being absorbed through the bloodstream instead of the respiratory system.
Too Much Grinding
When preparing your marijuana-infused butter, you need to avoid over-grinding. Grinding is an important part of the cooking process, but it should be done with care. A good hand grinder will do the trick, but the goal should not be to turn the flower into powder.
Over-grinding does not increase the THC amount, and it will not improve the high. This will only result in a more bitter taste. When using a hand grinder, think about the consistency and try not to create a powder.
Infusing Without Water
When infusing the cannabutter, it is important to use water. Avoid mixing the butter with marijuana without adding water into the pan. Water helps to keep the temperature down, preventing the burning of the butter.
For quality infusion, use water and remember that burnt marijuana-infused butter will taste terrible and has no potency. THC begins to degrade at high temperatures. The water will also help to wash out any unwanted coloring that prevents the food from having the desired herbal flavor.
Sticking to Baked Goods
Don’t limit your cannabis cookery to baked goods. Most people think of weed brownies and cookies when they hear marijuana edibles. The fact is that marijuana-infused butter can be used to prepare different meals. Cooking options range from roasted potatoes and chicken wraps to chili and other spicy dishes.
When cooking marijuana-infused butter, follow the concept that less is more. Start low and work your way up until you find the right concentration. Before mixing the butter into your recipes, make sure that you taste it to check the potency. This will allow you to determine how much butter you should use when cooking.
Sources:
https://www.veriheal.com/blog/how-to-make-cannabutter/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-bake-cbd_l_5cd08bd1e4b04e275d4e8ba7
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