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- Prep time 20 minutes
- Cook time 45 minutes
- makes ⅓ cup (160 milligrams THC total; 30 milligrams THC per tablespoon)
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Author Notes
Move over, cannabutter. Weed-infused coconut oil packs the potency without the animal fat for plant-based edibles. Nearly pure fat, coconut oil effortlessly binds to the cannabinoids in weed and has a higher smoke point than some other oils. Use refined coconut oil for a more neutral flavor. Unlike butter, which contains water, coconut oil can be heated above boiling (212°F) for a faster infusion. And once infused, this oil can slip into any baking recipe. Beyond coconut, this technique works with any neutral oil, from vegetable to grapeseed.
For a more or less potent oil, use more or less cannabis flower, then calculate the dose. As with all edibles, dosing is tricky, since there is always loss during the decarboxylation, infusion, and cooking processes. Assuming the flower contains 20 percent THC after decarboxylation and infusion (calculating a 20 percent loss), this oil doses at 160 milligrams for ⅓ cup of oil, or 30 milligrams per tablespoon. (Some oil loss occurs in the process, so ½ cup of oil typically turns into ⅓ cup.) To calculate the individual dose of a recipe, divide the THC in the amount of coconut oil used by the final yield. For example, a cake calling for ⅓ cup of oil, yielding 24 servings, will land just below 7 milligrams of THC per piece.
To use hash, follow the same method of decarboxylation, but use less—hash tests upwards of 40 percent THC—and simply whisk the activated hash into the warm oil. To achieve the same potency at 40 percent, you’d want to use ½ gram of hash. Dry-sift hash works better in the kitchen than pressed. For distillate, weigh out ⅕ gram of distillate on parchment, then place in the freezer to harden, so you can easily add it to the warm oil; whisk to fully homogenize. Distillate potency ranges from 70 to 90 percent THC and comes fully activated. At 80 percent THC, ⅕ gram of distillate translates to 160 milligrams of THC. —Vanessa Lavorato
Test Kitchen Notes
If you're considering enjoying this recipe, please consult and follow the legal restrictions for controlled substances where you live. Because there are so many variables with homemade edibles, go slowly. You may want to start with half a serving and determine your tolerance and ideal dose from there. And always wait a couple hours to feel the effects. —The Editors
What You'll Need
Ingredients
- 1 gramcannabis flower
- 1/2 cupneutral oil (such as refined coconut, vegetable, canola, or grapeseed)
Directions
- Heat the oven to 245°F.
- Break up the flower into smaller pieces using your hands to expose more surface area to the heat; the pieces should break off like florets of broccoli.
- Bundle the broken-up flowers in parchment. Wrap this parchment pouch in foil or place it in an airtight, oven-safe silicone bag (I use Stasher). Place in a small baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. (After 20 minutes, roughly 70% of the THCA will be converted to THC; after 30 minutes, 80%. If this is your first time making edibles, I’d recommend a cook time that’s on the lower end of the range.)
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let the flowers cool at room temperature.
- Using a grinder, grind the decarboxylated, cooled flowers. (You can also chop by hand with a knife and cutting board.) They should be ground to medium-coarse—like coffee, not espresso. Use the decarbed, ground cannabis right away.
- To a small saucepan (or a DIY double boiler—a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water), combine the decarboxylated, ground weed and the oil. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Using a candy or instant-read thermometer, make sure the oil temperature doesn’t exceed 245°F.
- Set a fine-mesh strainer over a heatproof bowl. Pour the infused oil into the strainer and use a spoon to press on the solids to extract as much oil as possible. Let cool fully and use immediately. Coconut oil goes rancid, especially when infused with organic materials, so use quickly or store in the fridge for up to a month.
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What is the best cannabis to coconut oil ratio? ›
For the completely new edible maker, it may be tricky to figure out how much cannabis to use per cup of oil. A good rule of thumb is to use about a quarter to a half ounce of plant material per 1 cup of oil. You can always use less, and you can definitely use more. But this is a safe ratio to use.
What temperature do you infuse coconut oil for cannabis? ›Once you have your coconut oil at a steady 220 degrees, add your ground cannabis into your oil and stir. It's normal for your mixture to immediately start turning green. Now, you want to let your coconut oil mixture infuse for an hour at 220 degrees.
Should cannabis coconut oil be refined or unrefined? ›If you're planning on using it for baking, go for coconut oil. Choose unrefined or cold-pressed if you enjoy a stronger coconut flavor, and opt for a refined version if you're looking for a lighter taste, and plan to use it more for sauteing and drizzling over food.
What kind of coconut oil for cannabis gummies? ›Making edibles at home is a great way to control the ingredients and dosage. And both refined and unrefined coconut oil have health benefits and can easily be used during the cannabis infusion process. If you want a less processed option with a natural coconut flavor, look for unrefined oil.
How much coconut oil for 10 grams of cannabis? ›Cannabis Coconut Oil Recipe
For this method, you'll need: 1 cup coconut oil (raw, virgin oil works best) 10 to 15 g of buds of your preferred strain. A double-boiler (or an improvised setup consisting of a bowl and saucepan)
A 1-to-1 volume ratio of olive oil and cannabis is a standard starting point: 1 cup of oil, and a quarter aka 7 grams of cannabis (when ground up, this equals about 1 cup). If you want a less potent batch of cannabis oil, use an eighth which is 3.5 grams of cannabis and 1 cup of oil.
How long to infuse coconut oil with bud? ›Put your jar in a slow cooker with a kitchen towel lining the bottom. Fill the slow cooker with water so it's higher than the oil level and set it to low. Leave the water to simmer and the oil to infuse for 4–6 hours.
What color should cannabis infused coconut oil be? ›Once your four hours is up, you'll notice the oil will be a dark green color. That's what you want. It's honestly amazing to me to watch a clear oil go to being this dark emerald green in just a few hours. You'll also notice that it will be very fragrant, both of coconut oil & weed.
Can cannabis coconut oil go rancid? ›Pour the infused oil into the strainer and use a spoon to press on the solids to extract as much oil as possible. Let cool fully and use immediately. Coconut oil goes rancid, especially when infused with organic materials, so use quickly or store in the fridge for up to a month.
What is the best coconut oil to make edibles? ›We recommend starting with refined coconut oil. Refined coconut oils adds no coconut flavors or aromas to your edible and topical creations, and it also has the highest heat tolerance.
What is the best oil to infuse with cannabis? ›
Coconut oil is the most versatile fat to use for cannabis edibles. You can use coconut oil for making vegan baked goods, cooking at higher temperatures, or creating DIY cannabis topicals. You can even use coconut oil for making intimate CBD hygiene products or weed lube! Coconut oil is also packed with health benefits.
What is the best fat for cannabis? ›Coconut oil seems to have taken the top ranking by being the best at cannabinoid absorption due to its ability to break down cannabis very well because of coconut oil's high levels of saturated fat. Bottom line, the higher the saturated fat levels the better it breaks down THC because THC is fat soluble.
What is the best emulsifier for cannabis gummies? ›A common emulsifier when making cannabis gummies is soy or lecithin.
What are the side effects of cannabis coconut oil? ›The potential adverse effects of using cannabis coconut oil for prolonged time include dizziness, drowsiness, short-term memory loss and euphoria. Severe side effects include chronic anxiety, psychosis, liver disease, heart and blood pressure problems, depression and panic attacks.
Is refined coconut oil better for edibles? ›Due to its mild flavor and high smoke point, refined coconut oil is a better choice for baking and cooking. However, minimally processed unrefined coconut oil may be better for skin and hair care, as well as certain dietary preferences.
What is the ratio of coconut oil? ›Coconut oil is obtained from dried coconut meat, known as copra, that has been cleaned and crushed. While fresh coconut meat is about 50 percent water and 30 to 40 percent oil, well-dried copra contains 4 to 5 percent moisture and 63 to 70 percent oil.
What is the ratio of oil to coconut oil? ›You can use coconut oil in a 1:1 ratio for vegetable oil or butter. Before measuring, melt the oil and cool to just above room temperature. It can also be helpful to make sure the other ingredients in the recipe are at room temperature so as not to harden the coconut oil when mixed together.
What is the best cannabis to butter ratio? ›People seeking especially strong concentrations might use a 1:1 ratio — one ounce of cannabis to one pound of butter. The more typical ratio, however, is 1/2 ounce cannabis to one pound butter. Either way, do remember: the strain's THC concentration will influence the potency.
How much coconut water for cannabis plants? ›CANNABIS PLANTS IN VEGETATIVE GROWTH
By diluting 15ml of coconut water per litre, you can create your own coconut water fertiliser. Growers have experimented with various doses and different cannabis strains to give us an idea that between 15–50ml/l is a suitable range for fertilising mature cannabis plants.