How to Make Coconut Oil from Coconut?

Choose mature coconuts

Crack open the coconuts

Drain the coconut water

Remove the white coconut meat

Wash the coconut meat

Grate or chop the coconut meat finely

Blend the grated coconut with warm water

Squeeze the mixture through a cheesecloth or clean cloth

Collect the coconut milk

Let the coconut milk sit until the cream separates

Skim off the thick coconut cream

Heat the coconut cream on low heat

Stir occasionally until the oil separates

Continue heating until the water evaporates

Strain the oil to remove solids

Let the oil cool

Pour the coconut oil into a clean, dry container

Store in a sealed jar

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