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never fail homemade mayonnaise

(1 rating)
Kitchen Crew
By Kitchen Crew

You’ll be surprised to find out mayonnaise is quick and easy to make at home. A handful of ingredients, probably already in the pantry, whip up the most delicious, silky mayonnaise. This no-fail recipe is going to become a fridge staple. Adjust the type of oil (leave out the sugar too) and the recipe can be adapted for dietary needs. Since this recipe has no preservatives, it does have a shorter shelf-life than store-bought mayonnaise. If using a fresh egg, in the fridge the mayo will typically last 7 to 8 days. If using a fresh pasteurized egg, it will last about 10 to 14 days.

(1 rating)
yield 1 cup
prep time 5 Min
method Blend

Ingredients For never fail homemade mayonnaise

  • 1
    fresh, room temperature egg
  • 1 c
    light tasting oil (canola, olive, avocado, or almond)
  • 1 Tbsp
    white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    sugar

How To Make never fail homemade mayonnaise

  • Washing an egg.
    1
    Wash the egg with soap and warm water.
  • Egg, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and sugar added to the blender.
    2
    In a cool blender add the egg, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and sugar. (Note: A large industrial blender won’t work for this recipe. Use a normal size blender or a small food processor. The condensed space helps with emulsification.)
  • Blender turned to highest setting.
    3
    Turn the blender to the highest speed. Blend for about five seconds.
  • Adding drops of oil to the blender.
    4
    With the blender running, start adding drops of oil (a medicine dropper helps with this; about two teaspoons).
  • Slowly adding remaining oil to the blender.
    5
    Slowly pour a thin stream of oil through the lid. If you accidentally go too fast, let it blend a little to incorporate the extra oil before adding more.
  • Scraping down the sides of the blender.
    6
    When it starts to come together and get creamy, stop the blender. Scrape the sides and adjust the seasonings to taste. Then blend another 3 to 5 seconds.
  • Pouring the mayonnaise into a resealable jar.
    7
    Pour the silky homemade mayo in a resealable half-pint jar and store in the refrigerator.
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!

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