Cooking with CBD oil is one of the most enjoyable ways to indulge, and share, your love for cannabis.
If the thought of making your own edibles is intriguing, we completely understand the sentiment! But if you also feel a bit wary about it, we’re here to tell you, it’s easier than you may think.
And once you get a knack for it, you can craft your own delicious treats and body-loving personal products until your heart’s content.
This is cooking with CBD oil: a beginner’s guide.
Select Your CBD Oil
When you’re making edibles, you need to select a CBD oil that has food-grade ingredients, like carrier oils and natural flavorings.
You don’t have to use a super pricy oil when cooking with CBD, just make sure it has the flavor profile you desire, if any, and it is third-party verified for potency and purity. Organic is also always best, too.
You also want to ensure it is at the potency level you prefer. Be mindful of this, though, as people are still unsure how much cooking affects the potency level to being with. To play it safe, if you’re baking with CBD, keep the temp at 325℉ or lower.
Pro tip: make your very own easy, versatile, and tasty CBD oil with this recipe.
Figure Out What to Make
A lot of beginners dabble with cooking with CBD oil in simple ways at first.
They stir it in their morning coffee, blend it with herbs and seasonings and use it as salad dressing, and stir it into guacamole to top the Best Tacos Ever.
We love all these ways!
But this is about cooking with CBD oil. When starting your journey, first decide if you want to go savory or sweet.
If you want to cook dinner with CBD oil, we recommend going the sauce and glaze route. Pesto or tomato sauce for pizzas and pizzas, and balsamic or a red wine glaze for steaks or burgers.
For dessert, you have to make “magic brownies” at least once in your life! Woody Harrelson’s personal recipe is a must-try.
You can also make cookies and cakes. If you’re concerned about the potency tapering off during the baking process, you can opt to infuse frostings and icings to cover your tasty confections, post-baking. That way, you satisfy your sweet tooth while drifting off into your relaxation zone.
How Much CBD Oil Should I Use?
For beginners, we recommend you use your CBD oil sparingly. After the first time or two, you cook with it or use it as a seasoning, you’ll be able to better understand how it affects you, and adjust accordingly.
Be cautious as you start the cooking process the first time. It is much easier to add more CBD oil later after taste-testing your meal than it is to subtract it, after all!
Besides the strength of the CBD oil you buy or make, remember to consider what dish you’re cooking. Dose it appropriately for your meal and your potency level.
Keeping Your CBD Oil Fresh
Since the main ingredient of your CBD oil is likely a carrier oil, it is shelf-stable.
But CBD itself is sensitive to light, so tuck your bottle away in a cupboard or pantry to keep it out of direct sunlight when not in use.
What Other Ways Can I Use My CBD Cooking Oil?
You not only have your favorite cooking and baking assistant with your new CBD oil but a superb ally to have on hand for other home uses.
Use it as a massage oil, lubricant, or topical ointment.
You can also make your own and give batches away to friends and family as a unique, handmade gift.
Conclusion
Cooking with CBD oil is fun and beneficial in several ways.
Namely, you enjoy a nice high and reap the rewards ingesting cannabis provides, like:
- Reduced anxiety
- Reduced pain
- Better sleep
And because CBD oil is incredibly versatile, you can use it in just about any dish, from breakfast through to after-dinner dessert.
All you really need to do is grab your CBD oil of choice (or make your own with the coconut oil recipe linked above) and get creative.
