Best Uses for Using Leftover Marijuana Pulp from Cannabutter

If you’ve ever made cannabutter, chances are you’ve thought about this question. After straining the weed through a sieve or cheesecloth to separate the cannabutter from the marijuana, what do you do with the leftover “pulp”? Here are the best uses for leftover cannabutter marijuana pulp.

Although you’ve strained out a lot of the THC from the small, knobby, leftover buds, there’s still a little bit of THC left (more or less, depending on how thoroughly you strained it). Personally, I not only abhor waste, but I also want to get the most bang for my buck from marijuana, so I always try to find ways to use up what’s left.

A note on dosage/potency: Because there are so many factors unique to you (the type of weed you use, how thoroughly you strain it, etc.), it is not possible to predict how strong your weed slurry will be. It’s best to store the pulp in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use about a tablespoon per recipe.

1. Put it in pesto

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This is a natural product, the weed paste kind of looks like pesto, so why not add it to the next batch? It is guaranteed to make your next pasta dinner particularly mild. If you make your own pesto, grind the pulp directly with the other ingredients. If incorporating the pulp into purchased or pre-made pesto, grind it first and stir well to ensure it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

2. Garnish your treats

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A small piece of weed pulp can actually make a nice accompaniment to your canna-baked goods or sweets. It’s also helpful for distinguishing which baked goods have pot and which don’t when serving a mixed batch to a mixed company.

3. Add it to a smoothie

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Make marijuana part of your New Year’s resolution to eat and drink healthily! It is organic after all. Method-wise, it’s quite simple: just add a few bites of marijuana pulp to your blender along with your other smoothie or green juice ingredients and it will grind up along with everything else.

4. Simmer in soups and sauces

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Soups, sauces, stews or mixtures that are simmered “on low” for an extended period of time are ideal for using pulp. It gives the food a nice, earthy flavor and continues the warming effect. For best results, grind the pulp first to avoid unpleasant lumps of consistency in your sauce or soup.

5. Beautiful breadcrumbs

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Combine a few pieces of the leftover pulp with stale bread and spices and grind into breadcrumbs. Use your breadcrumbs as a breading for fried foods, from chicken nuggets to eggplant parmesan, or use them in your next meatloaf. It is sure to make your favorite meal extra comforting.