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Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

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This homemade mayonnaise recipe is a quick and easy way to create creamy, flavorful mayo using simple ingredients and an immersion blender. Made from fresh eggs, lemon juice, and light olive oil, it provides a fresh alternative to store-bought condiments and can be customized to your taste with adjustments in lemon, salt, and mustard.

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 base ingredients: Add the eggs, lemon juice, kosher salt, distilled vinegar, and ground mustard to a wide mouth mason jar. This forms the emulsifying base for your mayonnaise.
  2. Blend the mixture: Use an immersion blender to blend the ingredients until the mixture emulsifies and becomes creamy in texture, ensuring a smooth base before adding oil.
  3. Add oil slowly: With the immersion blender running, slowly pour the extra light olive oil in a steady, thin stream while moving the blender around to incorporate all the oil fully. This gradual process creates a stable emulsion and thick, creamy mayonnaise.
  4. Adjust the seasoning: Once all the oil is incorporated and the mayo looks fully blended, taste it. Add more lemon juice, kosher salt, or ground mustard as needed to achieve your preferred flavor balance. Typically, increasing salt and lemon helps cut through the oiliness and enhances creaminess.
  5. Store properly: Transfer the homemade mayonnaise to an airtight container and refrigerate. It will stay fresh and safe to use for several days.

Notes

  • Use farm fresh or pasteurized eggs from a trusted source to minimize the risk of salmonella since the recipe uses raw eggs.
  • Ensure the olive oil is extra light in flavor to prevent overpowering the taste of the mayonnaise.
  • If the mayonnaise is too thick, a teaspoon of warm water can be blended in to adjust consistency.
  • Store mayonnaise in the refrigerator and consume within one week for optimal freshness and safety.
  • An immersion blender is essential for emulsifying; a regular blender or food processor can also be used but may change the texture slightly.

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