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Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

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A quick and easy homemade mayonnaise recipe that uses simple ingredients and an immersion blender to create a creamy, flavorful condiment perfect for sandwiches, salads, and dips.

Ingredients

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Mayonnaise Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs (farm fresh is ideal)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (about one small lemon)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp distilled vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp ground mustard
  • 2 cups extra light olive oil (be sure to use light)

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add the eggs, lemon juice, kosher salt, distilled vinegar, and ground mustard into a wide mouth mason jar. This creates the base of your mayonnaise and prepares it for emulsification.
  2. Blend Base Mixture: Use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until it emulsifies and begins to look creamy. This step is crucial to start the thickening process.
  3. Add Oil Slowly: With the immersion blender running, slowly pour the extra light olive oil in a steady stream while moving the blender up and down to fully incorporate the oil. Continue until all the oil is added and the mixture has thickened into mayonnaise.
  4. Adjust Flavor: Taste the mayonnaise and add additional lemon juice, salt, or mustard powder as needed to achieve your preferred flavor and creaminess. The added acidity and salt enhance the classic mayo taste.
  5. Store Properly: Transfer the mayonnaise to an airtight container and refrigerate. Use within a week for best freshness.

Notes

  • Use fresh, room temperature eggs to help with proper emulsification.
  • Extra light olive oil is recommended because it has a mild flavor that won’t overpower the mayo.
  • The slow addition of oil is key to achieving a stable and creamy mayonnaise.
  • For food safety, store homemade mayonnaise in the refrigerator and consume within 5-7 days.
  • You can customize the flavor by adding garlic, herbs, or different types of mustard.

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