Cannabis Cooking Oil Recipe
By Mellow Moose
Discover the benefits of making your own cannabis-infused cooking oil. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you can create a nutrient-rich oil to use in everyday meals. Whether you’re looking for a CBD cooking oil or THC cooking oil, this guide makes it easy to infuse cannabinoids into your favorite dishes.
Recipe Overview
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Servings: 2 cups
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 30 minutes
Equipment
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Double boiler
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Stirring spoon or spatula
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Mason jar with lid
Ingredients
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2.5g CBD Isolate or CBG Isolate or 1g THC extract
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2 cups cooking oil (coconut or olive oil work best)
Instructions
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Fill the bottom of a double boiler with water and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Add your cooking oil to the top section and warm it up.
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Slowly add isolate or THC extract, stirring gently until fully dissolved.
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Continue heating on low for ~30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Remove from heat, let cool, and transfer to a sealed glass jar.
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Store in a cool, dark place.
Notes & Dosage
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With 2.5g isolate in 2 cups oil:
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~78mg CBD/CBG per tablespoon (≈2500mg total).
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With 1g THC extract in 2 cups oil:
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~26mg THC per tablespoon (≈850mg total).
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Always start small and adjust dosage as needed.
FAQs
What is cannabis-infused cooking oil?
It’s a versatile oil infused with cannabinoids (like CBD or THC), perfect for cooking or drizzling over dishes.
What oil works best?
Olive oil and coconut oil are ideal — olive for dressings and light cooking, coconut for sautéing and baking.
How long does it last?
Stored in a cool, dark place: up to 6 months (longer if refrigerated).
Can I use both CBD and THC?
Yes — you can infuse CBD, CBG, THC, or a combination, depending on your needs.
Ideas for Using Cannabis Oil
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Popcorn (Potcorn): Drizzle infused oil over freshly popped corn.
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Hummus: Blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic, then add cannabis oil.
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Pesto: Use infused olive oil for a rich, therapeutic twist.
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Vinaigrette: Mix with vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper for salads.
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Roasted Vegetables: Toss carrots, potatoes, or onions with cannabis oil and herbs before roasting.
Final Tip
When cooking with cannabis oil, always start with small amounts to gauge potency. You can always add more, but you can’t take it out once it’s in the dish.
Mellow Moose products are grown, extracted, and crafted on our 4th-generation family farm in Oregon. We use only USDA Organic, solvent-free methods to produce the CBD and CBG isolates used in this recipe.