How to Make Weed A Step-by-Step Guide
Making weed edibles at home is easier than you might think. In just a few steps, you can bake classic pot brownies, mix up no-bake treats, or cook cannabis-infused butter to use anytime. Learning how to make weed edibles gives you full control over potency, flavor, and ingredients. Get creative, experiment with flavors, and fine-tune your perfect dose. Homemade edibles put you in charge—no mystery, just good vibes. Ready to get started?
How to Make Weed Edibles: The Basics
Before diving into recipes, it’s important to understand the foundation of how to make weed edibles: decarboxylation and infusion.
Step 1: Decarboxylate Your Cannabis
Raw cannabis won’t get you high if you eat it because THC is in its non-psychoactive form, THCA. To activate the THC, you need to decarboxylate it—essentially baking it at a low temperature.
How to Decarb Cannabis:
- Preheat your oven to 220-240°F (105-115°C).
- Lightly grind your cannabis to increase surface area but don’t powder it too fine.
- Spread it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating.
- Once decarbed, your cannabis is ready for infusion!
Step 2: Infuse It Into a Fat
THC binds to fat, which is why butter or oil is the best medium when learning how to make weed edibles.
How to Make Cannabutter or Cannabis Oil:
- Melt butter or heat oil (coconut oil works great) over low heat.
- Add decarbed cannabis and let it simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove plant material.
- Store your infused butter or oil in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Now, you’re ready to use the infused butter to make any type of weed edibles your heart desires.
Easy Weed Edible Recipes
Once you have your cannabis-infused butter or oil, the possibilities are endless. Here are two simple recipes to help you master how to make weed edibles at home.
Classic Weed Brownies
Ingredients:
- ½ cup cannabutter (melted)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix melted cannabutter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Stir in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Pour into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool, slice, and enjoy!