Coconut oil has a lot of advantages over animal products. It’s a saturated fat, allowing maximum absorption of cannabinoids, but it’s much more healthful for you than saturated animal fat. Coconut oil is definitely the best option for vegans and those concerned about health. Available at health food stores and well-stocked grocery stores, it’s solid at room temperature but melts easily.
MAKES 1¾ CUPS
1 ounce cannabis, dried, or 2 ounces trimmed leaf
One 14-ounce jar coconut oil
1. Fill a large stockpot halfway with water, and add your cannabis. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Then, add your coconut oil, and return to a simmer. Remove from heat. Let the coconut oil mixture sit for two days as it slowly extracts, in a covered pot at room temperature. Then, reheat the oil, cannabis, and water mixture until the oil melts.
2. Strain the mixture, being sure to press the plant matter firmly against the side of the strainer. Refrigerate the oil and water mixture for at least 24 hours.
3. Return the next day and separate the solidified oil from the water. Pat dry with a paper towel, then melt the cannacoconut oil in a saucepan until it is liquid. Measure into glass jars for easy dosing. Baby food jars work well.