The tip or the germ of the corn is essentially where all of the corn oil is in a kernel. A bushel of dried corn will yield approximately 2.5 lbs. of corn oil. You can use corn oil for everything from moisturizing skin and preventing hairballs in cats to more traditional cooking uses. Making your own corn oil is a great way to ensure that you're using all-natural corn oil.
Instructions
1. Press the corn and turn it into pulp. A mechanical press works much the same as a garlic press. As you press down on the corn, you'll see that the pulp is watery and slushy. With each pressing, scrape the contents off and deposit them into the bucket. Repeat this process until all of the corn has been pressed.
2. Strain the remaining liquid. All of the solid parts of the corn kernels will be floating in the bucket. They can be strained using the strainer until just the clean liquid is left.
3. Let the clear liquid sit for several days. This will allow the water to evaporate. Oil and water don't mix, so allow the water in the bucket to evaporate. You can speed this up by leaving it in the sun or pouring the liquid into many bowls. Once the water has evaporated, you'll be left with a yellowish residue. This will be genuine corn oil that can now be harvested and placed into any container.
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