In order to properly decarboxylate your plant material you want to hold in those wonderful terpenes rather than letting them escape. Putting your material in a sealed jar preserves them and allows them to reabsorb back into the plant material before you make your oil or butter and makes for better flavor and potency. <br /><br />Step one gather plant material. <br /><br />Step two seal plant material in mason jars or vac bags<br /><br />Step three place in a pot half filled with water and bring the water to a slow boil for 45 minutes<br /><br />Step four remove from stove and place in fridge for one hour before opening and using to make your edible butter or coconut oil<br />...<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AvxdPVP1rg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AvxdPVP1rg</a>