PCM’s Guide to Cannabis Infusions

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To create edibles that hit, you need to start with the building blocks. Oils. Butters. Milks. Honeys. This is not a wellness blog. This is not a Pinterest board. This is your real-world guide to making weed work in food. No guesswork. No fairy dust. Just the fundamentals, delivered hot and loud.

Before you touch a pan, before you melt a stick of butter, you have to do one thing right.

Decarb 101: Do This or You Are Just Wasting Weed

THC does not show up until you bring the heat. Cannabis in its raw form is packed with THCA, which does not get you high. You have to convert it to THC through a process called decarboxylation. This is not optional. This is the whole damn key.

How to Decarb Your Cannabis

  • Set your oven to 240 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Break your buds into small popcorn-sized pieces
  • Spread them evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring halfway through
  • Let it cool completely before using

If your weed is lab tested, use the numbers. If not, assume 15 to 20 percent THC. You are still guessing, so dose like it might be stronger than you think.

Cannabis Infused Olive Oil

This is your go-to. You can put it in salad dressings, marinades, pastas, or drizzle it on toast. Keep it cool. Keep it green. Do not fry with it.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 quarter ounce of decarboxylated cannabis

Instructions

  1. Add the oil and weed to a saucepan or double boiler
  2. Heat on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally
  3. Do not let it boil
  4. Strain through cheesecloth and squeeze out every drop
  5. Store in a glass jar with a tight lid, and label it

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Cannabutter

You cannot call yourself a stoner cook until you have made a batch of cannabutter. It works in baked goods, pasta, toast, and anything that needs a little grease and a lot of punch.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 quarter ounce of decarboxylated cannabis
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter with water on low
  2. Add the weed and stir
  3. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours, never letting it boil
  4. Stir every 30 minutes
  5. Strain it, cool it, and refrigerate

The water keeps the butter from scorching. Once it cools, you can scrape off the solid green gold and toss the water.

Infused Milk and Cream

THC binds to fat. Milk and cream have just enough to get the job done, but these infusions spoil faster. Use them soon.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 eighth of decarboxylated cannabis

Instructions

  1. Combine in a saucepan and heat on low for 45 minutes
  2. Stir often and do not boil
  3. Strain and store in the fridge
  4. Use within five days

This works great in coffee, sauces, or desserts. Do not try it with skim. You need the fat.

Cannabis Infused Honey

This is for the tea drinkers, the bakers, and the sweet tooths. It is sticky, slow, and strong.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 eighth of decarboxylated cannabis

Instructions

  1. Combine honey and weed in a glass jar
  2. Place the jar in a hot water bath on the stove
  3. Let it simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally
  4. Remove from the heat and strain

Honey is thick, so go slow and strain with patience. The flavor will be strong. So will the effect.

Cannabis Sugar Syrup

Perfect for cocktails, desserts, or sneaky dosing. Syrup gives you sweetness and kick in one pour.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 eighth of decarboxylated cannabis

Instructions

  1. Combine water and sugar in a saucepan, heat until dissolved
  2. Add the cannabis and simmer on low for 30 to 40 minutes
  3. Strain and store in the fridge

It lasts about two weeks. Use it in drinks, glazes, or anywhere you want to sneak in some THC.

Infused Alcohol (Green Dragon Tincture)

This one is not for lightweights. You need high-proof alcohol, a dark place, and time. This is your backup plan when you want drops, not bites.

Ingredients

  • 1 quarter ounce of decarboxylated cannabis
  • 1 cup high-proof grain alcohol (like Everclear)

Instructions

  1. Combine in a mason jar
  2. Shake daily and store in a dark cabinet for 2 to 3 weeks
  3. Strain through a coffee filter and store in a dropper bottle

Use under the tongue or in tiny doses in drinks. This is strong. Handle with respect.

Potency Warning

You are not testing this in a lab. Every batch is different. Start with a quarter teaspoon. Wait at least two hours before taking more. Never serve dosed food without warning someone. You are trying to get them high, not ruin their night.

Note: Adjust the dosage based on your preference and tolerance level. Always start with a small amount to gauge the potency.

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