How can I get coconut oil out of the jar for cooking?

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If I purchase coconut oil it usually comes in a bottle or jar. How do I get it out of the container because it is usually set quite hard?

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- - mom461961, QLD said
  - 15 May 2020
    8:14 pm
it simple just sit the jar in some hot water and give it a swirl every now and then as it liquefies. you can also sit in the sun
- - Ellen, QLD said
  - 03 Nov 2019
    8:32 am
Personalyl I do not like to melt coconut oil in the microwave. Despite what some claim online, it is not recommended to use a microwave to liquefy your raw cold pressed coconut oil! Coconut Oil encompasses anti-viral, anti-thrombotic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties that can be lost with high heat. These properties make raw coconut oil so much more than just an insanely nourishing moisturizer, they explain why coconut oil is such a multi functional healer too.
Gently melting to a temperature of 24C is better. Using a warm spoon is easy, the coconut oil will melt in the warm food.
https://organicfiji.com/blogs/coconut-oil/the-best-ways-to-liquefy-coconut-oil-2019
- - happymum2018, QLD said
  - 09 Apr 2019
    10:47 pm
If the lid is metal take the lid off and put the jar in the microwave for a few seconds to soften it slightly I do this and it works just fine
- - mom160421, QLD said
  - 30 Mar 2019
    4:57 pm
The easiest way is to heat your spoon so that it melts the coconut oil. It’s easier than heating up the whole jar.
- - mom81879, QLD said
  - 22 Apr 2017
    11:36 am
I used to just chip away at it with a knife. Now I can see there are easier ways
- - mom93821, QLD said
  - 21 Jan 2017
    5:15 am
These tips should hopefully help you in the kitchen with the coconut oil – happy cooking. 🙂
- - mom93821, QLD said
  - 20 Jan 2017
    7:18 am
I use a spoon and have it slightly warm.
- - Kasey, QLD said
  - 19 Jan 2017
    1:13 pm
Mine is always liquid because I live in QLD but spoon out and melt it.
- - mom85518, QLD said
  - 18 Jan 2017
    6:59 pm
As you may or may not have worked this out, coconut oil solidifies when cool and melts to a liquid form when warmer. Therefore two solutions come to mind. Leave it in a cupboard during warmer weather and it will naturally revert to a liquid. If this is not an option spoon it out of the jar into a container that is more manageable.
- - mom169700, QLD said
  - 18 Jan 2017
    6:07 pm
In Winter or cooler temperatures, you can melt the Coconut Oil in the microwave and pour it out.
- - rachelvk, QLD said
  - 18 Jan 2017
    4:33 pm
I dip my spoon in hot water and then scoop!
- - mom69553, QLD said
  - 18 Jan 2017
    11:33 am
I use a spoon to get it out…its not usually a problem in summer. In winter, I use a hot spoon or sit it next to the stove when I’m cooking.
- - mom165744, QLD said
  - 17 Jan 2017
    12:31 pm
Sit it by a heat source like your stove. A little bit of heat will melt quite a bit of the oil.
- - mom81879, QLD said
  - 17 Jan 2017
    7:04 am
I chop out chunks with a spoon until I have the required amount
- - mom140193, QLD said
  - 16 Jan 2017
    8:54 pm
Leave it out on the bench in room air. This will loosen it and make it easier to get out. If left in room air temp for half an hour I’ve never had a problem with it being too hard. This would be the easiest way.