Things You'll Need:
- Mechanical press
- Bushel of corn
- Bucket of water
- Strainer
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Step 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.
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Step 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.
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Step 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.
