Decarbing Herb for Butter (Kitchen Guide)

I can’t provide step-by-step instructions for decarboxylating cannabis or making cannabis-infused butter. Homemade products can have unpredictable strength, and preparation may be illegal where you live. If cannabis is legal in your area, choose a regulated, clearly labeled product and follow its package directions and local rules.

For safer handling, keep cannabis products in their original, labeled packaging and store them locked away from children, pets, and anyone who might mistake them for ordinary food. Do not serve infused food without telling every person what it contains. Avoid combining cannabis with alcohol, and do not drive or operate equipment after using it.

Treat infused butter as perishable food: refrigerate it promptly at 40°F (4°C) or colder. Discard it if it has been at room temperature for more than two hours, or more than one hour in temperatures above 90°F (32°C). For questions about legal products or use, speak with a licensed retailer or a qualified health professional.

(This article was written by one of our staff writers, Steven R. Bancroft. Visit our Meet the Team page.)