How To Infuse Thanksgiving Dinner With Cannabis

This weekend is Thanksgiving for our Canadian friends and that means we’ll be whipping up plenty of cannabis infused dishes to share with our loved ones. Dishes like cannabis infused mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, hot apple cider and delicious stuffing. All of our favorite cannabis infused Thanksgiving recipes can be found HERE.

There are a number of different ways to infuse your delicious dishes with cannabis and it comes down to personal preference and your comfort level in the kitchen. Keep reading to find out what three methods we recommend to infuse your Thanksgiving dinner with cannabis and how to choose the right method for you!

Infusion Method #1- Cannabutter

Cannabutter, aka cannabis infused butter, is a simple method of infusing regular butter with a cannabis strain of your choosing. The first step to making cannabutter is to “decarb” the flower. Cannabis doesn’t actually produce THC; it produces an acidic cannabinoid known as THCA which needs to be activated through heat before producing THC. This is a crucial first step; without you, your finished product will have little to no effect on you.

You can find our recipe for Cannabutter HERE.

Infusion Method #2- Cannabis Infused Cooking Oil

Similar to cannabutter, cannabis infused oil is a simple marriage of cannabis and your desired oil. Coconut and canola oil are two of the most common oils used, as they are incredibly versatile. Also like cannabutter, you must decarb your cannabis flower before creating the infused oil. You can activate the cannabis in the oven, as described in our recipe link below, or by sous vide, as explained by Leafly.

You can find our recipe for Cannabis Infused Cooking Oil HERE.

Infusion Method #3- Cannabis Tincture

Arguably the easiest way to infuse a recipe with cannabis is by using a tincture. Tinctures provide you a consistent, reliable dose and are a great way for you to get comfortable cooking with cannabis.

Choose from a Full Spectrum THC Tincture, Distillate Tincture, CBD/THC Tincture, or CBD Tincture.

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Which Infusion Method Is Right For Me?

The way you infuse your Thanksgiving dinner will depend on a number of different factors. Consider the following when making your decision.

The use of cannabutter or cannabis infused cooking oil would be ideal if…

• You and your guests enjoy the taste/smell of cannabis in your food.
• You are comfortable cooking with cannabis. Thanksgiving dinner may not be the best time to try out new, untested recipes!
• You and your guests are comfortable not knowing the exact dose in the prepared dish.
• You and your guests have a moderate to high tolerance for cannabis.
• Your recipe already asks for butter or oil as an ingredient.

Infusing the recipe with a cannabis tincture is ideal if…

• You and your guests are relatively new to the world of cannabis.
• You and your guests do not enjoy the taste or smell of cannabis in your food.
• You and your guests would prefer an exact dose.
• You recipe does not call for any source of fat (ie butter or oil).

Enjoy Dinner Safely

If you plan on entertaining guests this Thanksgiving weekend, make sure you brush up on the best ways to safely enjoy a cannabis infused Thanksgiving dinner. You want to make everyone enjoys the meal safely within their limit!

Share Your Cannabis Recipes With Us

If you have any Thanksgiving recipes you would like us to share, please email them to [email protected] or DM us on Instagram.

Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!