How to Make CBN Oil (Cannabinol)

Step 1

Lay a clean tea towel down on the bottom of the crockpot. This will create a buffer between yourmason jars and the crockpot, potentially preventing any jar moving or cracking during cooking.

Step 2

Fill your crockpot with enough warm to hot water to cover the top of the mason jars you plan on using by an inch to create a water bath.

Step 3

Place the digital thermometer into the water. Start the crockpot heat on high. When a temperature of 185° F is reached, turn the crockpot to low.

Step 4

While the water bath is heating in the crockpot, measure and decarb the cannabis flower in the oven at 240° F for 180 minutes. Click here for a full cannabis decarboxylation tutorial, if needed.

Step 5

Evenly divide the MCT oil between the mason jars you plan on using. You can either use pint-sized or half-pint-sized jars, it’s you’re preference, just be sure they fit in your crockpot. No matter the size, be sure to leave a 1/2 inch headspace from the top.

Step 6

If you plan on using sunflower lecithin, add it to the mason jars now.

Step 7

Evenly divide the decarbed flower between the MCT oil-filled jars. Stir well. Wipe the rim of the jars with a clean paper towel and place the lid on. Tighten the metal ring to finger-tip tightness, it does not have to be tightened all the way. Do not tighten too tightly.

Step 8

Once the water bath reaches a temperature of 185° F, carefully place the jars into the water bath.

Step 9

Place the lid on the crockpot and leave it alone to infuse for 4 hours.

Step 10

After 4 hours, carefully remove the lid, followed by the jars from the hot water. Set them aside to cool.

Step 11

Once cool enough to handle, you will want to strain the MCT oil through a paper filter and funnel, cheesecloth, or French press to separate the plant matter from the oil.

Step 12

Save the leftover cannabis pulp for use in future recipes. Then return the prepared cannabis oil to whatever jar you would like to store it in. We use a small amber tincture jar.

Step 13

Store the prepared CBN oil in a cool, dry place. It will last longer if stored in the refrigerator and even longer if stored in the freezer.