Homemade Mayonnaise
This homemade mayonnaise is super easy and uses simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. The best part is that there are no artificial ingredients or preservatives!
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
- 1 emulsion blender optional
- 1 food processor optional
Ingredients
- 1 egg yolk room temperature
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp Dijion mustard room temperature
- 3/4 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- First add the egg yolk and salt to a mixing bowl and whisk until well combined and pale yellow in color.
- Next add the lemon and mustard and whisk together.
- Slowly add the oil a few drops at a time, whisking steadily until an emulsion is formed.
- Continue to add the oil in a thin steady stream until the mixture becomes thick and spreadable.
- Immediately transfer into an air tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- The mustard is suppose to no only add flavor but help with the emulsion process so try not to skip it.
- try not to over mix your mayo or it could break and separate.
- Add the oil to the yolk mixture very slowly in a super thin stream while constantly whisking