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Edibles are a discreet way to intake and enjoy cannabis in situations where smoking is not possible. The effects of ingesting marijuana can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours to begin, and last for several hours. Edibles may provide a more gradual psychoactive effect as well as a more powerful body feel. Everyone's experience is unique. If you are new to edibles, we suggest starting with a 5mg THC dose and waiting several hours to assess its effects on you.

Since 2015, Laurie has published four cannabis cookbooks: HERB, Cooking with Cannabis, Marijuana Edibles, and The Medical Marijuana Dispensary. Her recipes fill the pages of several top cannabis publications such as The Cannabist, Cannabis Now, Dope Magazine, Culture, Oregon Leaf, Kitchen Toke, High Times as well as The Oregonian, and now, The San Francisco Chronicle. From soup to nuts, Laurie delivers a wide range of cannabis-infused recipe options, as well as detailing techniques for at-home infusions.

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How to Make Canna-Butter and Canna-Oil

Published on February 16, 2014

Step 1

Place the marijuana in a food processor or blender. A coffee grinder will work as well, the finer the powder the better.

Step 2

Place a large saucepan on the stove and add enough water so that it is about four to five inches deep. The most important thing to remember is that the marijuana needs to be a good two inches from the bottom of the pan at all times.

Step 3

When the water is at a full boil add the butter and allow it to melt fully.

Step 4

Once the butter has melted, turn down the heat to low and add the marijuana. The mixture needs to cook slow and low, so be prepared to have it on the stove for about 3 hours, and never allow it to boil. Boiling is harmful to the cannabinoids. Stir the mixture every fifteen minutes.

Step 5

At the start of the process the mixture will look watery and the cannabis not yet incorporated. The butter will begin to change color, and the mixture will begin to appear dark and thick. It is a striking difference that is virtually impossible to miss.

Step 6

While the canna-butter is cooking set up the bowl to hold the finished product. Place a double layer of cheesecloth over the top of the bowl. Hold it in place with tape, string or a rubber band. Make sure to leave a little slack in the cheesecloth so you don’t make a big mess when you pour in the mixture.

Step 7

When the mixture is thick and glossy, strain the marijuana butter over the bowl, carefully so as not to spill. When the saucepan is empty carefully undo the twine or rubber band, pick up the cheesecloth from all four sides and squeeze out all of the remaining butter. Remember that everything will be hot, so be careful. This part of the process can also be a bit of a mess, but well worth it!

Step 8

Allow the canna-butter to cool for a couple of hours. It’s never good to put something hot in the fridge. Place in the refrigerator once cooled.

Step 9

Cool in the frig until the butter and water have separated. The butter will have risen to the top layer and become solid. The THC and other properties have now attached to the butter, and you are just about there.

Step 10

Run a knife around the edge of the bowl and lift the butter off.

Step 11

Place upside down on your work surface and scrape off any of the cooking water. Your canna-butter is ready. Enjoy!