"Smoldering Embers" - Cannabis-Infused Chipotle & Coffee-Rubbed Steak with Bourbon Butter

"Smoldering Embers" - Cannabis-Infused Chipotle & Coffee-Rubbed Steak with Bourbon Butter

Suggested Dosage: This recipe serves 2. Each steak serving (with compound butter) contains approximately 25-30mg THC (based on 4g starting material at 20% THC). This is a substantial, dinner-sized dose. Consume one full steak plate as a meal. Wait a full 2 hours before any additional cannabis.

Terpene Pairing Suggestion: Choose a Caryophyllene and Humulene-dominant strain. Caryophyllene's peppery bite will marry with the coffee and chipotle rub, while Humulene's woody, earthy notes will complement the char on the steak and the oaky bourbon, enhancing the savory, umami experience and promoting a deeply satisfying, full-body relaxation.

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A bold, savory, and deeply flavorful main course for a special dinner. The infusion is concentrated in a decadent bourbon compound butter that melts over the hot steak, ensuring luxurious flavor and precise dosing.

Step 1: The Decarboxylation (Activating Your Cannabis)

· Ingredients: 4 grams of a Caryophyllene and Humulene-rich cannabis strain.
· Method:
  1. Preheat your oven to 240°F (115°C).
  2. Coarsely grind the cannabis and spread it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dry and lightly browned. Let cool completely.

Step 2: The Cannabis-Infused Bourbon Butter

· Ingredients: All of your decarbed cannabis, 1/2 cup (1 stick) high-quality unsalted butter, 1/4 cup bourbon, 1 tablespoon water.
· Method:
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, bourbon, water, and decarbed cannabis.
  2. Simmer on the lowest heat for 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally. The mixture should barely bubble.
  3. Carefully strain through a cheesecloth-lined fine mesh strainer into a glass container, pressing firmly. Discard the plant material.
  4. Refrigerate until the butter solidifies on top. Poke a hole in the butter layer and drain off the water/bourbon mixture underneath (you can reduce this liquid for a sauce, but it will contain residual THC).
  5. Scoop out the solid Cannabis-Infused Bourbon Butter. You will use 2 tablespoons for this recipe. Reserve the rest, chilled.

Step 3: The Chipotle & Coffee-Rubbed Steak

· Ingredients:
  · 2 thick-cut ribeye or strip steaks (about 1.5 inches thick), at room temperature
  · For the Rub: 1 tbsp finely ground dark roast coffee, 2 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp chipotle powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp kosher salt.
  · 2 tablespoons Cannabis-Infused Bourbon Butter, softened
  · 1 tablespoon regular high-heat oil (avocado or grapeseed)
  · Flaky sea salt for finishing
· Method:
  1. Prepare Rub & Steak: Mix all rub ingredients in a small bowl. Pat steaks very dry. Generously coat all sides of each steak with the rub, pressing it into the meat. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Cook Steak: Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add the regular oil. Sear steaks for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your preference, including the edges. Rest on a board for 10 minutes.
  3. Finish: Place 1 tablespoon of the softened Cannabis-Infused Bourbon Butter on top of each resting steak. Let it melt over the hot meat.
  4. Slice against the grain, sprinkle with a final touch of flaky sea salt, and serve immediately.
  5. Consumption Note: The THC is concentrated in the compound butter that melts and coats the steak. Ensure each steak gets an equal portion of the butter. The high fat content of the steak and butter ensures powerful, long-lasting effects.