Which just goes to show, if you think you know all the consequences of your decisions today, you’re probably wrong. Information on Cook Crack Cocaine in Microwave at, FoodandDrinks section How to Turn Cocaine Into Crack.
N entire underground industry was forced to switch from measuring cups purchased at Walmart to test tubes and beakers stolen from labs. This, points out the Popular Science article, had a substantial impact on crack production: For years, Pyrex measuring cups, manufactured by Corning, were a key component of the underground crack industry.īut Corning sold Pyrex in 1998 to World Kitchen, which altered the makeup of the Pyrex material, making it less resistant to temperature changes and more prone to shattering. The process of cooking powder cocaine into hardened crack is intense, and involves a container of water undergoing a rapid temperature change.
It turns out that people making crack cocaine valued this quality too. Pyrex is valued by cooks for its sturdiness in the kitchen, particularly its ability to withstand rapid, dramatic temperature changes that typically shatter normal glassware. There’s an interesting article in Popular Science about Pyrex bake ware, crack cocaine, and the unintended consequences of reducing a product’s quality. Increase the temperature to medium-high and continue to cook the caramel. Use a silicone or wooden spoon to prevent your sugar from crystalizing. We’ve written a lot about the economics of drugs, both legal and illegal. Place the brown sugar, butter, and salt into a medium saucepan on medium heat and stir it until the butter is melted.
