Instant Pot Cannabutter Or Oil Infusions Recipe

I finally nailed a Cannabutter Recipe in the Instant Pot that gives silky, reliably dosed infused butter you’ll actually use, so keep scrolling.

I’m obsessed with the Instant Pot method for making cannabutter. I love that it feels like cheating, set it and forget it, and come back to this glossy, herb-scented butter that actually smells like something you want on toast.

Decarboxylation In Instant Pot is so satisfying when it works, and my Cannabutter Recipe always starts with good unsalted butter so the infusion tastes clean, not greasy. But it’s not precious or fussy.

It’s dumb reliable, quick, and gives me an infusion I trust every time. Salty, herbal, punchy.

Makes me want to bake all night and then eat everything, honestly.

Ingredients

• Refined coconut oil: Basically a neutral, mellow carrier — it soaks up CBD without coconut flavor.
• CBD isolate: Pure, potent calm you control; mix-it-how-you-like for mellow effects.
• Water: It’s just steam helper in the pot, prevents burning and keeps things smooth.
• Lecithin: Plus it helps bind oil and CBD, making absorption a bit better.
• Vanilla extract: Adds warm, cozy scent; subtle sweet note that masks grassy undertones.
• Fine sea salt: Just a pinch sharpens flavors and balances any bitterness.

Ingredient Quantities

• Unsalted butter 1 cup (227 g) or refined coconut oil 1 cup (240 ml) (pick one)
• Hemp derived CBD isolate 500 to 1000 mg (adjust to desired potency)
• Water 1/2 cup (120 ml) for the pot to create steam
• Sunflower or soy lecithin 1 teaspoon (optional, helps bind)
• Pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon (optional)
• Pinch of fine sea salt (optional, to taste)

How to Make this

1. Put 1/2 cup water into the Instant Pot inner pot and place the metal trivet inside. This creates the steam bath that keeps the jar from burning.

2. In a clean wide-mouth mason jar combine 1 cup unsalted butter or 1 cup refined coconut oil (pick one), add 500 to 1000 mg hemp derived CBD isolate (adjust to how strong you want it), then stir in 1 teaspoon sunflower or soy lecithin if using, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and a pinch of fine sea salt if you want. The isolate dissolves easily in warm fat so no grinding needed.

3. Close the jar with the lid screwed on snug but not super tight. You want it sealed enough to not leak but still allow pressure to equalize a little.

4. Set the jar on the trivet, then close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to VENTING if your model requires that for the Steam function. Select Steam and set the time for 60 minutes. This gives enough heat and time to fully infuse the fat without burning it.

5. When the cycle finishes let the pot naturally cool for 15 to 30 minutes, then carefully remove the jar with oven mitts. The oil or butter will be hot so dont burn yourself.

6. Open the jar and give it a good stir to make sure the isolate is completely dissolved and the lecithin is mixed in. If you still see grains, you can pop it back in for another 15 to 20 minutes.

7. Strain only if you used plant material. With isolate there is nothing to strain, so transfer the infused butter or oil into a clean container. If any water got in, pour into a separate container and let sit.

8. Chill the butter or oil in the refrigerator until solid for butter, or let the oil cool to room temp then refrigerate if you want it firmer. Any water will separate; for butter you can lift the solid fat off the top and discard the water below. For coconut oil the same applies.

9. Label with potency estimate and date. Simple math: total mg CBD divided by number of servings gives mg per serving. Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer.

10. Tips: test a small dose first, wait 1 to 2 hours to feel effects before taking more. Keep in a child proof container and away from pets. If you want stronger binding of cannabinoids try the lecithin or increase infusion time by 15 to 30 minutes.

Equipment Needed

1. Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker with a Steam function
2. Wide‑mouth mason jar with lid (clean)
3. Metal trivet for the Instant Pot
4. Measuring cups and spoons (1 cup, 1/2 cup, teaspoons)
5. Heatproof spoon or silicone spatula for stirring
6. Oven mitts or jar lifter for hot jar removal
7. Fine mesh strainer (optional, only if using plant material)
8. Clean airtight container for storing finished butter or oil and labels

FAQ

Instant Pot Cannabutter Or Oil Infusions Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• Unsalted butter or refined coconut oil: ghee (clarified butter, slightly nuttier), neutral avocado oil (keeps flavor mild), light olive oil (use a mild variety so it wont taste grassy)
• Hemp derived CBD isolate 500 to 1000 mg: broad spectrum CBD powder (keeps other beneficial cannabinoids but no THC), CBD distillate (more potent, mix carefully), water soluble CBD powder (easier to blend into some recipes)
• Sunflower or soy lecithin 1 teaspoon: powdered soy lecithin, liquid sunflower lecithin, egg yolk (natural emulsifier, use with caution in heat)
• Pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon and pinch of sea salt: almond extract or coconut extract (for different flavor notes), maple syrup or honey (adds sweetness and depth), kosher salt or pink Himalayan salt (if you want a different mineral profile)

Pro Tips

1) Cool and test first: let a tiny spoonful chill and test before using a full serving. Effects can sneak up after an hour, so dont eat more thinking it didnt work. Start low and wait.

2) Keep water out of the fat: wipe the jar rim before sealing and dry anything that touches the lid. Any stray water makes the butter or oil separate and shortens shelf life.

3) Use lecithin if you plan on baking or making edibles that need even dosing. Even a teaspoon helps the CBD spread through the fat better, so your bites end up more consistent.

4) Label and stash properly: write the total mg and estimated mg per serving on the container and keep it in a child proof spot in the fridge or freezer. That cuts down on accidental overconsumption and keeps potency steady.