Cooking with Cannabis - The Staple Ingredients

Cannabis edibles have gained huge popularity since the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis in Canada. They are found in almost every cannabis retail store as well as online where delivery services are easily available. One particular company, offering Canada-wide delivery and is a must-try is Nature's Harvest Extracts.

Especially for experienced tokers and/or those with high tolerances, this is definitely the place to go as they offer various edibles with up to 1000 mg of THC (as well as CBD), such as their infused chocolate bars!

If interested in experimenting with different cannabis edible recipes, the below cannabis-infused basics are all that you need to make any sweets or savory recipes that you can think of. Master these base ingredients and opportunities are boundless. 

Canna-butter

Canna-butter is cannabis-infused butter can be used many ways when making edible recipes. Learn how to make canna-butter at home here.

Related Article: How to Make Pot Butter for Beginners

Cannabis-Infused Cooking Oil

Canna-oil of course is cannabis-infused oil. There are two main kinds of canna-oil - cannabis-infused cooking or vegetable oil and cannabis-infused olive oil. The difference between the two is the the vegetable oil is made from sources such as seeds or nuts whereas olive out is made from the olive plant. This causes differences in the temperature levels that cause the oil to smoke, making each better for some recipes over others. 

Total time to Make: 2 hours

Expiration: 8 weeks

What you need:

• 6 grams of cannabis
• 2 cups of olive oil (olive, canola, coconut)
• Saucepan
• Cheesecloth
• Air-tight container
• Baking sheet 

Directions:

Decarb the weed

1. Preheat oven at 250 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Spread marijuana evenly across baking sheet
3. Bake for about 35-40 minutes then remove from oven
4. Once cooled, grind into a course powder (can last up to two months in air-tight container, in cool place)

Prepare the Oil

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan on medium-low
2. Add the decarboxylated weed into the oil and cook for 45 minutes (do not let the heat exceed 200 degree Fahrenheit
3. Remove and let stand for 10 minutes
4. Strain the weed and oil through a cheese cloth into a container
5. Cover and refrigerate until needed

Cannabis Infused Olive Oil 

The olive oil version of canna-oil is made by following the exact directions as above, but replacing the vegetable oil with olive oil. Many professional chefs prefer olive oil when they cook due to the higher heating temperature it can take as that that it infused extra flavour into the dishes.

Canna-milk

Cannabis-infused milk is great for making shakes, ice cream and other dairy-based recipes. There are a few different ways to make cannabis-infused ice cream, such as with canna-butter or canna-milk. To learn how to make cannabis ice cream, click on the link below.

Related article: How to Make Cannabis-Infused Ice Cream

Total Time to Make: 1 hour

What you need:

• 1 ounce of cannabis
• 1 gallon of whole milk
• Saucepan
• Cheesecloth
• Air-tight container
• Baking sheet

Directions:

1. Decarb the weed (refer to canna-oil)

Prepare the Milk

1. Heat milk in a medium saucepan on medium setting. Do not let the milk boil
2. Add the decarboxylated weed to the milk and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally
3. Remove and let stand for 10 minutes
4. Strain the weed and milk through a cheese cloth into a container
5. Cover and refrigerate until needed

Cannabis Sugar

Cannabis-infused sugar is perfect for baking your perfect weed treats. Add it to the morning coffee, tea or porridge, use it to make infused drinks, add cinnamon and make your own donuts!

Related Article: 5 Delicious cannabis-Infused Cocktails

What you Need:

• 3.5 grams of cannabis
• High-proof alcohol 
• 100 grams granulated sugar 
• Cheesecloth
• Baking sheet

Directions:

1. Decarb the weed (refer to cannaoil)

Add the sugar

1. Mix sugar into the strained alcohol solution. Spread evenly into a glass baking dish. Bake at 93°C/200°F, stirring regularly until the alcohol has evaporated and the sugar has a golden colour.

If you're wanting to stock up on edibles rather than making them from scratch, Nature's Harvest Extracts is the place to check out.

Offering a wide array of cannabis products from extracts, to gummies, to chocolate, there's definitely no shortage of options. Further, for the seasoned and/or high tolerance folks out there, Nature Harvest Extracts has up to 1000 mg of both CBD and THD infused goods! Try their 1000 mg THC infused chocolate bar for instance, for an experience to remember.

Got a fun canna-recipe you'd like to share? Comment below and let us know!