Homemade Coconut Oil: Pure, Natural & Easy to Make
Learn how to make pure, homemade coconut oil using fresh coconuts. This natural, chemical-free oil is perfect for cooking, skincare, and haircare. With just a few simple steps, you can create high-quality coconut oil right in your kitchen—fresh, aromatic, and unrefined.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
step 1
Crack open the Coconuts (4) and remove the white flesh. Rinse well to remove any debris.
step 2
Grate the coconut flesh or blend it with warm Water (4 cups) until finely ground.
step 3
Strain the coconut mixture through a cheesecloth or fine sieve, extracting as much coconut milk as possible.
step 4
Let the milk sit for 12-24 hours until the coconut oil naturally separates from the water.
step 5
Skim off the top layer of oil and transfer it to a saucepan.
step 6
Heat the oil over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the remaining water evaporates and the oil turns clear (about 1-2 hours).
step 7
Strain again to remove any solids. Allow to cool before storing in a clean glass jar.
