How to Make Cannabis Butter at Home: A Complete Guide for Beginners 

No, decarboxylation is essential to activate the cannabinoids (like THC and CBD) in cannabis. Without this process, your cannabis butter will lack the psychoactive or therapeutic effects.

A common ratio is 1 cup of butter to ½ ounce of cannabis. Adjust the amount based on the potency you desire and the THC/CBD content of your cannabis.

To calculate potency:

• Determine the THC/CBD content of your cannabis (e.g., 15% THC = 150 mg per gram).
• Multiply by the amount of cannabis used.
• Divide by the number of servings to estimate the THC/CBD per serving.

The herbal flavor can be masked by:

• Adding vanilla, spices, or extracts to your recipe.
• Using strong flavors like chocolate or peanut butter.
• Infusing with complementary herbs like mint or rosemary during preparation.

Use a fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or nut milk bag to separate the butter from plant material. Avoid squeezing the plant matter, as this can release chlorophyll, making your cannabis butter bitter.

When stored properly:

• In the refrigerator: up to 2 weeks.
• In the freezer: up to 6 months.

Yes, trim and stems can be used but may result in lower potency. They’re a cost-effective option for making large batches of weed butter.

Cannabis has a strong smell during decarboxylation and infusion. Using a sealed slow cooker or adding aromatic herbs like lavender can help minimize odors.

Coconut oil, olive oil, or vegan margarine are excellent alternatives. Coconut oil is particularly popular for its high-fat content, which efficiently binds cannabinoids.

Yes! Blend weed butter into hot beverages like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate for a creamy, infused drink. Use a blender to ensure the butter emulsifies evenly.

Dilute the cannabis butter by mixing it with regular butter or other fats. Alternatively, use smaller portions in recipes to reduce the overall potency per serving.

Yes, but consume with caution. Eating cannabis butter directly may deliver a high dose of THC or CBD. Start with a small amount to gauge its effects.

Overheating (above 200°F) can degrade cannabinoids, reducing the potency of your cannabutter. Always use low and steady heat during infusion.

To achieve even potency:

• Stir the mixture regularly during infusion.
• Use pre-measured molds for portion control when storing.

To make cannabutter with hash oil:

1. Begin by melting your butter in a saucepan over low heat.
2. Add the hash oil, stirring constantly to ensure even mixing.
3. Simmer on low for 30-60 minutes, ensuring it doesn’t boil.
4. Once cooled, strain the mixture and refrigerate.

Using hash oil simplifies the process, creating a faster and more potent infusion without the need for decarboxylating the cannabis.

Making cannabis butter in a slow cooker is straightforward and needs minimal effort:

1. Place butter in the slow cooker and melt it on the lowest heat setting.
2. Add the decarbed cannabis and mix it in well.
3. Allow the mixture to cook for 4–6 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Strain the butter through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer.

Using a slow cooker ensures a steady, low heat that helps retain cannabinoids and terpenes, giving you a high-quality infusion.

Kief is a potent cannabis concentrate that works great in cannabutter:

1. Heat butter in a saucepan over low heat.
2. Add kief to the melted butter and stir well.
3. Simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
4. Strain the mixture and allow the butter to solidify in the refrigerator.

Kief makes a potent infusion, so be mindful of the quantity used to avoid overly strong butter.

Using cannabis leaves to make butter is an economical choice:

1. Rinse the leaves to remove any dirt and impurities.
2. Decarb the leaves in the oven at 240°F (115°C) for 30–40 minutes.
3. Simmer the decarbed leaves with butter on low heat for 4–6 hours.
4. Strain and refrigerate.

While less potent than buds, cannabis leaves still provide a milder infusion suitable for everyday use.

Cannabis wax (concentrate) is a quick and potent way to infuse butter:

1. Gently melt butter in a saucepan.
2. Add cannabis wax and stir until completely dissolved.
3. Simmer for 30–45 minutes.
4. Strain the butter through cheesecloth and store in the refrigerator.

Wax has a high concentration of THC and terpenes, making it an efficient choice for fast, strong infusions.

Making cannabis butter in a crockpot is an easy, low-maintenance method:

1. Add butter and decarbed cannabis to the crockpot.
2. Set the crock pot to low heat and let it cook for 4–8 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.

This technique is perfect for those who prefer a gradual, consistent infusion.

To make cannabis butter quickly:

1. Use cannabis concentrates like cannabis oil or kief.
2. Melt butter in a saucepan and mix in the concentrate.
3. Heat for 20–30 minutes while stirring occasionally.
4. Strain and refrigerate.

This method is efficient and cuts down on cooking time, making it perfect for users who need their cannabutter fast.

Coconut oil is a great alternative to butter and has a higher fat content for better cannabinoid absorption:

1. Melt coconut oil in a saucepan.
2. Add decarboxylated cannabis and stir to combine.
3. Simmer for 4–6 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
4. Strain the mixture and refrigerate the infused oil.

Coconut oil is vegan-friendly and ideal for people with dietary restrictions.

Cannabis stems can still be used to make butter, though they’re less potent:

1. Decarboxylate the stems in the oven at 240°F for about 40 minutes.
2. Simmer the stems with butter on low heat for 6–8 hours.
3. Strain the butter and refrigerate it.

While stems contain fewer cannabinoids, they can still provide a mild, functional infusion.

Cannabis trimmings are a great way to make affordable cannabutter:

1. Decarboxylate the trimmings in the oven at 240°F for 30–40 minutes.
2. Combine decarboxylated trimmings with butter in a saucepan or slow cooker.
3. Cook on low for 4–6 hours.
4. Strain the butter and store it in the refrigerator.

Trimmings often have enough potency to make a flavorful and effective cannabis butter without the expense of using buds.