I was wondering if anyone has a good way to de-carb, while not losing the terpenes?
Maybe in a mason jar?
thanks jim
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I wrap my container in tin foil and take it off only after everything’s cooled down… I read that in a cookbook… can’t remember which one though… 
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Yes a mason jar works great! Also cuts down on the smell while you decarb.
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Any danger of blowing up? Guess make sure it’s dry or leave cap loose. Or cool down slow? Thanks for your input
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I just put loose ground up bud in the mason jars and tighten the lid. Once tighten I back it off just a little bit then place in the oven for the amount of time you want to decarb. Once done just let it fully cool down.
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Vacuum sealed in a food saver plastic bag works very well.
Then boil it for 2 hours. Water boils at 212° and it doesn’t get any hotter. Very well controlled, and completely sealed. I prefer this way when preserving terpenes as much as possible.
Mason jar is my other favorite, with the lid on. You can even use the food saver to put a vacuum on the mason jar. That helps too.
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Decarbing releases moisture i thought. Wouldn’t a closed container pop with the release? I have always done 215 in the oven and stir a few times. But, i don’t know if that’s the right way, just what i have learned.
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I’ve always decarbed in mason jars in my oven! Works great to keep all your terpenes in, and the smell contained. There is a little pressure build up, but it releases when you open the jar.
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So, in a jar in the oven at like 220 right? I would like to save some of that flavor.
I just imagined the jar braking.
Will try it though, thanks.