Stove-Top CannaButter: The Classic Edibles Recipe

This is the perfect starting point for any home chef. While I personally prefer the "set it and forget it" convenience of a crockpot, this stove-top method is an essential skill to have if you’re working with a traditional kitchen setup.

• Prep Time: 30 minutes

• Cook Time: 5 hours

• Difficulty: Easy

What You’ll Need (Kitchen Tools)

• Large saucepan or pot

• Whisk

• Large glass bowl or storage container

• Cheesecloth

• Plastic wrap & rubber bands

Ingredients

• 1 oz decarboxylated, coarsely ground cannabis buds. (Alternatively: 2 oz of leaves/stems/trim or 4 oz of pre-vaped cannabis).

• 1 lb (4 sticks) unsalted butter (unsalted is best for baking control).

• 2 cups water.

Step-by-Step Directions

1. Melt: Chop your butter into cubes. Place them in your large saucepan with the 2 cups of water. Heat over medium until the butter is completely melted, stirring occasionally.

2. Infuse: Add your ground cannabis and reduce the heat to low. Bring the mixture to a bare simmer.

   • Crucial Note: Do not let it reach a full boil! You want to see just a little movement with the occasional bubble.

3. Simmer: Keep the mixture on a slow, steady simmer for 5 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even distribution.

4. Strain: Double-fold your cheesecloth and secure it over your glass bowl or container using rubber bands. Carefully pour the butter mixture through the cloth. Once drained, carefully squeeze the remaining butter from the plant material—that’s where the "good stuff" is!

5. Cool: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate. I highly recommend letting it set overnight.

6. Final Polish: Once the butter has solidified, it will separate from the water. Pour off the excess water, remove your golden block of cannabutter, and transfer it to a lidded glass jar.

Important Safety & Tips

• Decarboxylation: Remember, this recipe assumes your cannabis is already decarboxylated. If you skip this step, your edibles will not have the intended effect!

• Storage: Keep your finished butter in the fridge or freezer to maintain potency.

• Pro-Tip: Don’t toss that leftover plant material too quickly if you think there is still oil to extract—always get every drop!

Ready to put your CannaButter to work?

You’ve mastered the cannabis butter, now it’s time to master the kitchen. Our Stoner Strategies Cannabis Cookbook Series by Ava Tyler is packed with recipes specifically designed to pair perfectly with your fresh batches of CannaButter. From savory dinners to decadent desserts, turn your kitchen into a professional-grade infusion lab.