Cannabis Infused Duck Fat Recipe: 3 Easy Steps

This cannabis infused duck fat recipe is surprisingly easy — duck fat infuses beautifully with cannabis flower using either a Magical Butter Machine or a standard stovetop double boiler setup. The result is a rich, umami-forward fat with a golden color that works great for roasted potatoes, scrambled eggs, sautéed vegetables, and any other dish where you’d normally reach for butter or olive oil. This guide covers the full process: ratios, temperature, infusion time, and straining.

Ingredients

• 500g duck fat (roughly 2 cups; from a standard 650g can)
• 5g cannabis flower, ground (20% THC = ~1000mg total)
• Infusion machine (Magical Butter Machine or Levo) OR double boiler setup
• Candy thermometer (if using stovetop)
• Funnel with mesh strainer
• Glass jar for storage

Cannabis Duck Fat Potency Estimate

Cannabis duck fat potency depends on your flower strength and how much you use. With 5g at 20% THC in ~500ml of duck fat, you’re looking at roughly 1000mg total across the whole batch. Divide by number of servings to get per-serving dosage. This is a moderate-strength infusion designed to be used alongside other infused dishes — not a standalone knock-you-out fat. If you want stronger duck fat cannabis edibles, increase the flower amount or use a higher-potency strain.

3 Steps: Cannabis Infused Duck Fat Recipe

Step 1: Add Duck Fat and Flower to Your Infusion Vessel

Open the duck fat can and scoop approximately 500g (just over the minimum fill line on most infusion machines) into your Magical Butter Machine duck fat setup or double boiler. Add the ground cannabis flower directly to the fat. At room temperature, duck fat is solid — it becomes quite liquid when heated, which makes straining easy later.

Step 2: Infuse at 160°F for 2 Hours

Set your infusion machine to 160°F (the third dot / middle setting on the Magical Butter Machine) and run for 2 hours. For the infuse duck fat stovetop method: use a double boiler, clip a candy thermometer to the inner pot, and maintain 160°F throughout. Stir and agitate every 15 minutes to keep the infusion even and prevent scorching. Do not exceed 160°F — higher temperatures can degrade cannabinoids and flavor.

Step 3: Strain and Store

After 2 hours, the duck fat will be fully liquid and golden. Place a funnel with a fine mesh strainer over a glass jar and pour the infused fat through slowly. Use a spatula to press any remaining fat through the mesh. The finished cannabis infused duck fat recipe turns a beautiful amber-gold color — similar to pickle juice — and smells predominantly of duck fat with minimal cannabis odor at this flower quantity. Seal the jar and refrigerate; the fat solidifies when cold and keeps for several weeks.

How to Use Cannabis Infused Duck Fat

Duck fat cannabis edibles work anywhere you’d use butter or oil in savory cooking. Top uses: roasted or fried potatoes (exceptional crunch and flavor), scrambled eggs (rich and umami-forward), sautéed vegetables, or as a finishing fat drizzled over grilled meats. Use it in measured amounts — one tablespoon of infused duck fat at a time — and wait at least 90 minutes to gauge the effect before using more.