Ok, so I made another batch and I'd say that if you follow these simple instructions, you should have good results. I don't know which of these really matter, it's just that it works for me.

1) COMPLETELY dry out your weed.

It should be so dry you really don't even need a grinder or whatever. It should crumble in your fingers. I let it sit out for 2 or 3 days to get to this point.

2) Grind it to a dust.

I use a stainless type of pepper mill where you have to push down on a "piston" and it causes a metal bar to grind against the weed. It is a P.I.T.A to operate, but it does a great job. Mine is so fine I have to be careful not to breathe too close to it or I'll blow it away.

3) Pre-heat the oil in the crockpot on high.

High for my crockpot is 325F.

4) Cook at least 3.5 grams at a time.

Like I said, I don't know if it matters or not, but I usually cook at least this much.

5) Put your weed in whatever kind of container you are using and pour the oil on top just to the point that all of the weed is saturated.

You really don't want a layer of "just oil" on the top. When it is finished and cooled, you should not see a layer of yellow on top.

6) Cook for 6 hours.

Again, I have no idea how much this really matters. I suspect that 3 hours is sufficient, but I've had great results with 6 hours. Also, my oil ends up pretty dark with MAYBE a slight green tint to it on top. The rest is brown/black.

7) Don't use the gel caps.

For me, the release takes longer and the high is lower when using gel caps. When cool, the oil should be hard and easy to cut into sections with a knife. I cook mine in a shallow metal muffin pan and just leave it in the when I'm done. I cut it like a pie and when I eat a slice, I just quickly crunch it up with my front teeth (so it doesn't get stuck in my molars) and swallow it with a drink of water.

8) Don't eat ANYTHING for 4 or 5 hours before dosing.

I eat lunch at 11:15am and dose around 4 or 5 pm. I've noticed big differences when only waiting 2 or 3 hours and also when eating a small snack any time before dosing. EMPTY STOMACH.

9) Eat a meal about 1/2 hour after dosing.

I don't know why, but the high kicks into a higher gear if I eat about 30 minutes after dosing.

10) Use a crockpot that secures the lid.

I really have no idea if this matters or not. My crockpot locks down the lid on both sides and this creates pressure inside the crockpot. Part of me suspects that it prevents THC from gassing off and the other part of me suspects that it doesn't mean shit.

12) If possible, exercise before dosing.

I do 30+ minutes at the gym almost every day and I definitely notice a difference on the days I work out. Eating 30 minutes after dosing on an exercise day makes an even bigger difference.

13) Enjoy the buzz.

I cooked a whole quarter (7 grams) this last time and I would guestimate that I will get about 28 good doses out of it. So, that comes out to .25 grams per dose. I think that's pretty reasonable for a good high. Taking .5 grams is a REALLY GREAT high and anything over .5 is a rocket ride.

I now GREATLY prefer eating over vaping and I'll never smoke ever again. I like how it comes on slow and natural. You get a very pleasant feeling for an hour and then it really kicks in. The transition gives you time to adjust and it feels more natural to me.

If you do all that and it doesn't work, I can only assume that you are buying schwag. I don't have great connections and consider the bud I get to be pretty average or a little above. I can't imagine doing this with some high quality weed.

The condensed version:
1) COMPLETELY dry out your weed.
2) Grind it to a dust.
3) Pre-heat the oil in the crockpot on high. (325F)
4) Cook at least 3.5 grams at a time.
5) Put your weed in whatever kind of container you are using and pour the oil on top just to the point that all of the weed is saturated.
6) Cook for 6 hours.
7) Don't use the gel caps.
8) Don't eat ANYTHING for 4 or 5 hours before dosing.
9) Eat a meal about 1/2 hour after dosing.
10) Use a crockpot that secures the lid.
12) If possible, exercise before dosing.
13) Enjoy the buzz.

mobyone