Potent Cannabutter Magical Butter Machine: 4 Steps

Step 2: Set Magical Butter Machine Settings for Butter

The correct Magical Butter Machine settings for butter are 160°F and 2 hours. On the MB2e: press the temperature button to cycle to 160°F (the middle setting), then press the 2-hour button. The machine will start automatically — you’ll see the indicator light activate around the rim. The machine runs the blade periodically to stir and break up plant material, so you’ll hear it running every so often. This is normal. No babysitting required — come back in 2 hours.

Step 3: Strain Through the Mesh Bag

When the machine beeps and the light around the rim goes solid (not pulsing), the cycle is done. Remove the lid and pour the contents into the included mesh strainer bag placed over a container. Put on the included heat-resistant glove and squeeze the bag as hard as you can — this forces the maximum amount of potent cannabutter through the mesh. The machine’s blade will have broken the flower into fine particles, so the straining process is clean. Save the spent plant material (the sludge inside the bag) for making a secondary infusion if desired.

Step 4: Refrigerate, Portion, and Store Cannabutter Properly

Pour the strained butter into a mold or container and refrigerate until solid (30–60 minutes). To store cannabutter properly: wrap portions in parchment paper (to block light, which degrades THC) and place in an airtight container. In the fridge, cannabutter lasts up to 2 weeks. In the freezer, it keeps for up to 6 months. Label clearly with the potency estimate and date made. For a 480g batch at ~3950mg total, each wrapped half is approximately 1975mg — clearly labeled to prevent accidental overdoses.

Why Use Ghee Instead of Regular Butter?

Ghee (clarified butter) has a higher fat content per gram than regular butter since the water and milk solids have been removed. This makes it slightly more efficient for cannabis infusion — there’s more fat available to bind cannabinoids. It also has a higher smoke point, which matters less here since the Magical Butter Machine settings for butter keep things well below 160°F, but ghee’s longer shelf life is a bonus for storage.