5/26/2023 0 Comments You infusePour the oil or butter of your choice in the double boiler with your plant materialĪllow the oil and cannabis mixture to infuse over medium heat for 90 minutes, occasionally stirring.Combine oil and plant material in the double boiler.Decarb cannabis using a slow cooker, stove, or for maximum efficiency use the Nova decarboxylator.The double boiler method also comes with intrusive aromas and fluctuating temperatures due to exposure to direct air throughout the infusion process, impacting the strength and quality of your final product. Like the crockpot method, the double boiler method helps maintain a layer of protection from direct heat however, you’re limited to the temperature of boiling water, which can only reach 212 degrees F. Many patients also utilize double boilers to create concentrates but we will focus on butters and oils today. Strain out your plant material, using a cheesecloth, coffee filter, or the Ardent Frainer (our funnel/strainer hybrid,) and discard.ĭouble boilers are useful tools for melting chocolate and working with other sensitive materials, like butter and milk, that can easily scorch. When using this method, a thick fat like butter, olive oil, or coconut oil usually makes the most sense for your infusion.Īdd your decarboxylated cannabis, butter, and water to the crockpot mixture, and allow it to sit over low heat (adding more water, if necessary) and infuse for 2 hours. The crockpot method is great for maintaining temperature stability but fails to fully and effectively activate all available cannabinoids due to its inability to go beyond 212 degrees leaving it unable to achieve a full decarb. You can use a mason jar to shelter the cannabis buds from the water. To decarb in the crockpot or slow cooker, you must place your plant material in a water bath, preventing the temperature from going over water’s boiling point of 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Skill level required: intermediate to pro. This method is also called the water bath method.ĭecarbing in the crockpot results in, at most, a 70% decarb and will vary from batch to batch. Many folks opt for the slow cooker or crockpot method because it can help infuse your medical cannabis over low heat for over an extended period of time.
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