Crispy Cabbage Steaks with Cannabis-Infused Brown Butter

Crispy Cabbage Steaks with Cannabis-Infused Brown Butter

This gourmet twist elevates viral cabbage steaks into a tender-crisp plant-based main with nutty cannabis brown butter seeping into every layer.

Why It Works Slow-browning butter with decarbed flower creates even cannabinoid distribution and toasted depth that perfectly balances cabbage sweetness and char.

Complementary Terpenes Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene

Ingredients

2 small green cabbage heads cut into 4 one-inch steaks

1/2 cup unsalted butter

3.5g decarbed cannabis flower

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and black pepper to taste

1/4 cup capers

Fresh thyme sprigs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut cabbage into steaks keeping core intact, brush both sides with olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper, arrange on parchment-lined baking sheet.

Roast 20 minutes until edges brown, flip carefully with spatula, roast 15 more minutes until crispy outside and tender inside; it should sound hollow when tapped.

While roasting, prepare infusion (see below).

Fry capers in 1 tsp hot oil 2 minutes until crisp; drain on paper towel.

Plate hot steaks, drizzle infused brown butter, top with capers and thyme.

Decarboxylation

Temperature 245°F / 118°C. Time 35 minutes. Cannabis 3.5g. Standard decarb in oven. Flower will be used to infuse the brown butter.

Infusion

Method Infused Brown Butter. Base butter total 1/2 cup. Temperature 160°F. Time 25 minutes. Yield 1/2 cup. Storage refrigerate up to 1 week.

After decarb cool flower completely, place butter in small saucepan over low heat.

Add decarbed cannabis, stir gently every 5 minutes maintaining exact 160°F with thermometer for 25 minutes until nutty aroma develops and butter turns golden; never boil.

Terpene Pairing

Primary Terpene Myrcene. Flavor Profile Earthy herbal. Aroma Musky citrus. Why It Works Myrcene boosts relaxation while harmonizing with the toasted butter and charred cabbage for balanced gourmet effects.

Strain Suggestions

Northern Lights indica. THC 16-21 percent CBD 0.5-1 percent. Terpenes Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene. Flavors Earthy pine sweet. Effects Relaxed sleepy happy. This strain's earthy profile deepens the brown butter's nutty notes for ultimate calm dining.

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories 280. Total Fat 22g 28 percent DV. Saturated Fat 12g 60 percent DV. Trans Fat 0g. Cholesterol 30mg 10 percent DV. Sodium 320mg 14 percent DV. Total Carbohydrate 15g 5 percent DV. Dietary Fiber 6g 21 percent DV. Total Sugars 8g. Incl. Added Sugars 0g 0 percent DV. Protein 4g 8 percent DV. Vitamin C 60mg 67 percent DV. Vitamin D 0mcg 0 percent DV. Calcium 80mg 6 percent DV. Iron 1mg 6 percent DV. Potassium 450mg 10 percent DV.

Dosage

THC per serving 35mg. CBD per serving 12mg. Onset 60-120 minutes Effect Duration 4-6 hours. Start with one serving. Wait 90 minutes before consuming more. Effects vary by individual tolerance metabolism and consumption method. For adults 21 only. Consume responsibly and in accordance with local laws.