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How to Make Cannabis Oil

Make your own cannabis oil at home with this simple recipe. Perfect for cooking and baking, this versatile oil is easy to make and will elevate any dish. Learn how to make cannabis oil today!
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time5 hours
Course: Cannabis Oils
Cuisine: Cannabis
Keyword: Cannabis Oil, CannaOil, Cooking with Cannabis, Extracting Cannabis into Oils, How to Make Cannabis Oil
Yield: 2 Cups of Oil

Equipment

  • 1 Strainer or Cheese Cloth
  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Large Measuring Cup
  • 1 Cannabis Grinder
  • 1 Double Boiler, Slow Cooker, Etc... Check out our other posts to learn all the ways to extract

Materials

  • 1 Ounce Cannabis Flower Your choice of cannabinoid. THC, CBD, CBG and so forth
  • 2 Cups Coconut Oil Or any oil really

Instructions

  • Grind the cannabis to a medium/fine course. It's ok to use entire plant, just the flower, a little bit of both — this is all a matter of preference. Anything small enough to fit through the strainer will end up in your product so be careful grinding.
  • Combine oil and cannabis in your double-boiler or slow cooker, and heat the two together on low or warm for a few hours. Cooking can be done a variety of ways (see note below on times): in a slow cooker on low; in a double-boiler on low; or in a simple saucepan on low for at least three hours, stirring frequently (do not scorch). In all cases, a small amount of water can be added to the mixture to help avoid burning. Note: whatever method you choose, temperature of the oil should not exceed 245°F.
  • Strain and store the oil. Do not squeeze too hard on the cheesecloth; this will simply add more chlorophyll to your oil. All remaining plant material can be used for composting or discarded. Keeping the oil in your pantry will last for at least 2 months, cans be extended in refrigerator. Keep out of the sunlight.

Notes

  • Step 1 Note: When grinding, anything that fits through the product will eventually end up the in product. Be extra careful not to grind too fine.
  • Step 2 Note: Slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally. Double-boiler on low for at least 6 hours (8 is better), stirring occasionally.
  • Step 2 Note: Be careful during the decarboxylation (step 2), overcooking will destroy the cannabinoid. The the most important pieces of the puzzle.