Cooking with cannabis has become a popular trend among marijuana enthusiasts. The process involves infusing cannabis into food and creating edibles, which are essentially cannabis-infused snacks or meals that can provide a long-lasting high. This is a great way to consume cannabis, especially for people who don’t want to smoke or vape it. In this blog, we will discuss how to make your own edibles, the type of cannabis to use, and how much THC should be in the edibles.
What is Cannabis?
Before we dive into cooking with cannabis, let’s first define what cannabis is. Cannabis is a plant that contains over 100 compounds called cannabinoids. The most well-known and studied cannabinoid is THC, which is responsible for the plant’s psychoactive effects. THC can provide a variety of effects, including euphoria, relaxation, and increased appetite.
When you consume cannabis, it can be smoked, vaped, or ingested. Ingesting cannabis can be done through edibles, tinctures, and capsules. Edibles are food items that have been infused with cannabis, and they can provide a more potent and longer-lasting high than smoking or vaping.
Type of Cannabis to Use
When cooking with cannabis, it’s important to choose the right strain. The two main types of cannabis strains are Sativa and Indica. Sativa strains are known for their uplifting and energizing effects, while Indica strains are known for their relaxing and sedative effects. Hybrid strains combine both Sativa and Indica strains and can have a variety of effects.
When choosing a strain to cook with, it’s important to consider the effects you want to achieve. If you want a more energizing effect, choose a Sativa strain, and if you want a more relaxing effect, choose an Indica strain. It’s also important to choose a high-quality strain that has been grown and harvested properly.
How to Make Your Own Edibles
Making your own edibles is easy, but it does require some preparation. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make cannabis-infused butter, which can be used in a variety of recipes:
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
1 ounce cannabis
Instructions:
Grind the cannabis into a fine powder using a grinder or food processor.
Preheat your oven to 240°F.
Spread the ground cannabis on a baking sheet and bake it for 40 minutes. This process, called decarboxylation, activates the THC in the cannabis.
In a saucepan, melt the butter and water on low heat.
Add the decarboxylated cannabis to the saucepan and stir well.
Simmer the mixture on low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.
Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth into a container.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until the butter solidifies.
Now that you have cannabis-infused butter, you can use it in a variety of recipes, such as brownies, cookies, and cakes. When cooking with cannabis, it’s important to keep in mind that the effects can take longer to kick in than when smoking or vaping cannabis. It can take up to 2 hours for the effects to be felt, so it’s important to start with a low dosage and wait to see how it affects you before consuming more.
How Much THC Should Be in the Edibles?
When making edibles, it’s important to know how much THC is in each serving. The potency of the edibles will depend on the type and quality of cannabis used, as well as the dosage used in
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the recipe. The amount of THC in each serving can vary widely, so it’s important to calculate the dosage to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
The dosage of THC in edibles is usually measured in milligrams (mg). A typical serving size of an edible is 10mg of THC, although this can vary depending on the individual’s tolerance level and the intended effects. For beginners, it’s recommended to start with a low dosage of 2.5-5mg of THC and wait at least two hours before consuming more.
It’s important to keep in mind that the effects of edibles can last longer than smoking or vaping cannabis. The effects can last up to 6-8 hours, so it’s important to plan accordingly and avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while under the influence.
When calculating the dosage of THC in your edibles, it’s important to consider the potency of the cannabis used in the recipe. The potency of cannabis can be measured in a percentage of THC content. For example, a strain with a THC content of 20% means that 20% of the weight of the plant is THC.
To calculate the THC content in your edibles, you need to know the percentage of THC in the cannabis used and the amount of cannabis used in the recipe. For example, if you used 1 gram of cannabis with a THC content of 20%, you would have 200mg of THC in the cannabis. If you used half of the cannabis to make your cannabis-infused butter, you would have 100mg of THC in your butter. If you used the butter to make 20 cookies, each cookie would have approximately 5mg of THC.
Conclusion
Cooking with cannabis can be a fun and enjoyable experience, but it’s important to take the necessary precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. When cooking with cannabis, it’s important to choose the right strain, calculate the dosage of THC in your edibles, and start with a low dosage to avoid overconsumption. With the right preparation and precautions, cooking with cannabis can be a great way to enjoy the effects of marijuana in a delicious and convenient way
