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somekind · 02-24-2007, 08:01 PM

I struggled with straining the hot butter from leaf for a while. My fingers got really hot. Plus I didn't think I was really straining it very well.

I have one of these juicers:

It spins REALLY fast. The pulp is dry when I toss it. Now I am confident that I am straining my leaf properly. And I don't burn my fingers.

If you like to cook a lot you have to try this. It saves time and is so easy.
I always look for these kind of juicers when I go to a garage sale, for a gift for one of my stoner friends.

Sweet!!

secondascent · 02-25-2007, 12:23 AM

i've always found those over-sized steel strainers to do the job. you can find them at safeway...theyre high quality...just sit it on a bowl and strain away...does a real good job at keeping the plant matter out, easy to clean up.

mob barley · 02-25-2007, 04:02 AM

i've always used cheesecloth into a bowl or container of some sort....

StOnEdBlInD · 02-28-2007, 10:35 AM

I like to use cheese clothe and a strainer (like one used to sprinkle powder sugar) and a glass or ceramic cup.

lowridersa · 03-01-2007, 07:17 PM

pantihose works nicely tooo.

somekind · 03-06-2007, 09:32 AM

Ok, looks like I'm the only one even using a MACHINE of any kind. I was hoping someone would have perfected somekind of method that was better than that.

If you're cooking a good amount of butter, then you need a good method to strain it. I think the juicer is optimal.

lowridersa · 03-07-2007, 02:20 AM

Perhaps juicer is optimal but spending a few cents on panti hose, it works just great for me.

Haps · 03-08-2007, 03:39 AM

I know what you mean SK, I think we leave a lot of thc behind with the cheesecloth & strainer method, or at least I do. I twist the cheesecloth until it finally rips sometimes, and there is still butter in the herb. I saved a batch and ate some, and got off on it, so I confirmed my suspicion.

I saved the last four herb/butter balls in the freezer. I am gonna buy a cheap coffee maker and try it without any filter, just a screen rig. I figure to put a gallon [4 qts, one at a time] through each ball and see how much butter I end up with. If I can pull one full strenght batch from four spend herb balls, I will be satisfied. I'll report back when I try it.
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Drugcheese · 03-12-2007, 06:39 AM

hey,

all i gots is a t-shirt, im all out of cheesecloth...and i have to strain this butter tonight.....a t-shirt doesnt seems very sanitary to me.. anyone know what else i could use?

allmanjoy · 03-13-2007, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Drugcheese

hey,

all i gots is a t-shirt, im all out of cheesecloth...and i have to strain this butter tonight.....a t-shirt doesnt seems very sanitary to me.. anyone know what else i could use?

I used a clean white t shirt once and it worked fine. So if it aint full of sweat you are okay.
also coffee filters will work or a strainer Fine Mesh.

02-24-2007, 08:01 PM	#1
somekind New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 17	What is the best way to separate butter from weed? I struggled with straining the hot butter from leaf for a while. My fingers got really hot. Plus I didn't think I was really straining it very well. I have one of these juicers: It spins REALLY fast. The pulp is dry when I toss it. Now I am confident that I am straining my leaf properly. And I don't burn my fingers. If you like to cook a lot you have to try this. It saves time and is so easy. I always look for these kind of juicers when I go to a garage sale, for a gift for one of my stoner friends. Sweet!!
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03-06-2007, 09:32 AM	#6
somekind New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 17	Ok, looks like I'm the only one even using a MACHINE of any kind. I was hoping someone would have perfected somekind of method that was better than that. If you're cooking a good amount of butter, then you need a good method to strain it. I think the juicer is optimal. Last edited by somekind; 03-06-2007 at 09:33 AM..
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02-25-2007, 12:23 AM	#2
secondascent Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 116	i've always found those over-sized steel strainers to do the job. you can find them at safeway...theyre high quality...just sit it on a bowl and strain away...does a real good job at keeping the plant matter out, easy to clean up.
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02-25-2007, 04:02 AM	#3
mob barley New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: East Coast Posts: 14	i've always used cheesecloth into a bowl or container of some sort....
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02-28-2007, 10:35 AM	#4
StOnEdBlInD New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 21	I like to use cheese clothe and a strainer (like one used to sprinkle powder sugar) and a glass or ceramic cup.
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03-01-2007, 07:17 PM	#5
lowridersa Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: GP Posts: 178	pantihose works nicely tooo.
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03-07-2007, 02:20 AM	#7
lowridersa Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: GP Posts: 178	Perhaps juicer is optimal but spending a few cents on panti hose, it works just great for me.
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03-08-2007, 03:39 AM	#8
Haps stone fool Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,233	I know what you mean SK, I think we leave a lot of thc behind with the cheesecloth & strainer method, or at least I do. I twist the cheesecloth until it finally rips sometimes, and there is still butter in the herb. I saved a batch and ate some, and got off on it, so I confirmed my suspicion. I saved the last four herb/butter balls in the freezer. I am gonna buy a cheap coffee maker and try it without any filter, just a screen rig. I figure to put a gallon [4 qts, one at a time] through each ball and see how much butter I end up with. If I can pull one full strenght batch from four spend herb balls, I will be satisfied. I'll report back when I try it. H
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03-12-2007, 06:39 AM	#9
Drugcheese Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 216	hey, all i gots is a t-shirt, im all out of cheesecloth...and i have to strain this butter tonight.....a t-shirt doesnt seems very sanitary to me.. anyone know what else i could use?
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