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Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

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This homemade mayonnaise recipe is a quick and easy way to create creamy, fresh mayo using simple ingredients and an immersion blender. Perfect for adding to sandwiches, salads, and dips, this recipe yields a flavorful, emulsified mayonnaise with a tangy lemon touch and a hint of 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 Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, lemon juice, kosher salt, distilled vinegar, and ground mustard to a wide-mouth mason jar. Make sure the jar is wide enough to accommodate the immersion blender comfortably.
  2. Start Emulsifying: Insert the immersion blender into the jar and blend the mixture until it emulsifies and starts to look creamy, forming the base for your mayonnaise.
  3. Add Oil Slowly: With the immersion blender running, add the extra light olive oil in a slow, steady stream while moving the blender around to thoroughly incorporate the oil. This gradual addition is key to creating a stable emulsion and creamy texture.
  4. Adjust Seasoning: Once all the oil has been blended in and the mayonnaise is smooth and creamy, taste it. Add more lemon juice, salt, or ground mustard if desired to achieve your preferred flavor balance.
  5. Store Appropriately: Transfer the mayonnaise to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. Use within a week for the best freshness and safety.

Notes

  • Use farm fresh eggs or pasteurized eggs for safety, especially if serving to children or immunocompromised individuals.
  • Extra light olive oil is recommended to keep the mayo light in flavor; avoid strong or extra virgin olive oils which can be bitter.
  • Adjust lemon juice and salt to taste at the end to customize the flavor to your liking.
  • Keep the oil addition slow and steady to ensure proper emulsification and avoid separation.
  • Store mayonnaise refrigerated and consume within 7 days.

Keywords: homemade mayonnaise, easy mayonnaise, mayonnaise from scratch, creamy mayo, lemon mayonnaise

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