Eureka! Olive oil concentrate that works!

I cannot take credit for the whole idea, I saw it elsewhere in a U-tube and then could not find it again. So went from memory as best as possible and also put some thought into the carboxylation/de-carboxylation process. (that being to keep temps under 225 F to prevent loss of THC, CBD, and CBN's.)

The process involves a pressure cooker. Because it involves also oil, it is terribly important to not be so wasted you space out while doing this and cook out the water......The pressure cooker will blow if the water runs out. You take all responsibility, not I, you are warned. But, no fire hazard from flammables...LOL.

The process:
1/4 pound of trim or one ounce of bud.
2 cups extra virgin olive oil (first press)
4 cups water for pressure cooker
4 cups scalding-hot water to rinse.
Pressure cooker, drain collander, large bowls/containers, tight weave cotton cloth, like denim large enough to completely cover collander.

I) The trim or bud must be dry/cured. I prefer cured as it seems better. Crunch up the trim, break down main buds, but don't waste trichomes.
In an appropriate sized pressure cooker place the water, product, and finally the oil.
II) Bring the cooker to pressure and do not leave it. Set timer to 20 minutes and keep at just barely rocking the cooker dew-hickey.
III) After time is up, you can allow to cool or use water on outside edge of cooker to cool enough to safely open.
IV) Set the collander in a large bowl, lay the cloth in the collander, and very carefully (so you don't splash your stoned self) pour/spoon/dump the entire mixture into the cloth. Use the extra hot water to rinse the pot, and finally the concoction in the collander.
V) After cool enough to handle, gather the edges of the cloth up and start twisting the cloth so to squeeze out the contents into the bowl.
VI) Freeze the bowl with the water/oil mixture. Once frozen scrape off the oil and allow to become fluid again in a tall thin container. The final heavy settling will occur and you can use a bulb baster to get the majority of the clean oil or run thru another filter.

Now, I am told it will get rancid if not kept frozen. I do not know yet. But as a frozen pat, like butter on my toast and I have awesome body effect. It is stronger than any butter I have had.

This is the type of oil necessary for a low cholesterol diet. I have not tried other vegetable oils doing this, as I don't use them. This certainly works well for oil. :jointsmile: The only inherent danger I see is a stoner forgetting a pressure cooker on the stove. :hippy:

I forgot to warn you, this stuff is way strong, be careful and test with a small amount. I "buttered" 4 slices of toast and I am one toasted, flying high person right now, much more toasted than I really want to be.
:Tomcat:

This really works well. I am impressed, better than any other oral method. You can also use it on your skin and absorb it that way.

Now I am not so sure the freeze method is the best to separate the water and oil. I think better to let stand and use a baster to get rid of the majority of the water and then put in container like a cone, (beaker) and it does well letting the solids sink, and any extra water.

Yield was 1.5 cups of pure concentrate. I would start with a teaspoon dose. I think I used a tablespoon or so and until used to it I think that is a bit much.

Damn finally an oral that I can utilize........Less smoke on the lungs

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Originally Posted by WashougalWonder

I "buttered" 4 slices of toast and I am one toasted, flying high person right now, much more toasted than I really want to be.

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Glad to hear it worked out for ya. I wonder if it would work with a crock-pot, too...? We've tried the cannabutter thing a couple of times, but ended-up with a green, nasty-tasting chunk of yuckiness and were unsure of any benefits.
Amber loves her vaporizer, but even with vaping, hacking-up a lung isn't out of the question. Might just have to save the trim next harvest and give it a go.

Have you tried it with different strains? ;) ;)

No, my trim is multiple strains. I did one batch with an oz and the rest trim to make 1/4 lb and it was just the same. This isn't even close to as good as the crock pot stuff.....I ruined my crock so that is why I tried this...I think the pressure is the key.

Trying the pills mode now. 3 - 00 sized gets me almost there, 5 ml is too much (tablespoon) and teaspoon isn't enough. I can fill 6 pills with 5 ml, so I think 4 will be the perfect dose for this batch.....

By the way, both batches, I cannot tell the difference between trim and bud being in the mix.

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Originally Posted by WashougalWonder

By the way, both batches, I cannot tell the difference between trim and bud being in the mix.

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I need to correct that. Second batch with the oz and balance trim is better. 2 of the 00 size is plenty, 3 pills is way too much.

Next batch I will make with all bud and see if I can get it concentrated enough to have one pill do the job.

I used a similar method with coconut oil cooking for about 2 hours. The advantage is that it solidifies at room temperature making it easy to drain off water. After draining the water I mix in some olive oil so that the coco will stay soft and liquidy, works really well. After taking dose takes 1.5 hours to set in.

I haven't tried this yet but I think a gravy strainer would get the job done way easier then freezing it and scraping. With a gravy strainer you should be able to pour off the water as soon as it separates.

My .02

I made a ridiculous olive oil concentrate today. I made QWISO from an ounce of rather low-quality buds, yielding 2+g of pretty nice looking hash oil. I dissolved that into 4oz EVOO, slowly heating it to 220F while stirring.

I had taken 5g of butter made from the same stuff at about 9am, & while it was stronger than I'd expected (yay), I was largely over it. For some reason I was kinda skeptical about this QWISO into olive oil thing. But it was done at 5:30, & I thought, well, far from ideal circs for testing the stuff, but what the hell, & took 5g mixed up in yogurt.

kicked my ass, and none too gently.

THE LORD hath blessed me with the tolerance of a Girl Scout, it is true. But I have been testing & experimenting with tincture, butter & oil for a week & this stuff took me by surprise. I'm just about to finish some crock-potted butter with the same specs - 1oz plant matter into 4 oz oil - & I'll be interested to compare the hash oiled to the straight from plant stuff. I actually think it's quicker & less hassle/mess to do it QWISO-first.

give it a whirl.

very, very high...

I made a ridiculous olive oil concentrate today. I made QWISO from an ounce of rather low-quality buds, yielding 2+g of pretty nice looking hash oil. I dissolved that into 4oz EVOO, slowly heating it to 220F while stirring.

I had taken 5g of butter made from the same stuff at about 9am, & while it was stronger than I'd expected (yay), I was largely over it. For some reason I was kinda skeptical about this QWISO into olive oil thing. But it was done at 5:30, & I thought, well, far from ideal circs for testing the stuff, but what the hell, & took 5g mixed up in yogurt.

kicked my ass, and none too gently.

THE LORD hath blessed me with the tolerance of a Girl Scout, it is true. But I have been testing & experimenting with tincture, butter & oil for a week & this stuff took me by surprise. I'm just about to finish some crock-potted butter with the same specs - 1oz plant matter into 4 oz oil - & I'll be interested to compare the hash oiled to the straight from plant stuff. I actually think it's quicker & less hassle/mess to do it QWISO-first.

give it a whirl.

very, very high...