Fail-Proof Homemade Mayonnaise

Fail-Proof Homemade Mayonnaise

from inspiredtaste.net

Homemade mayonnaise is such a treat. It’s very simple to make, too. There are a few ways to make mayonnaise. My preferred methods are using our food processor with the small bowl attachment or an immersion blender with a tall jar. You can use a blender or make it completely by hand, but I don’t find them as fail-proof.

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, or more to taste
  • 1 cup (240ml) safflower oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, optional

Directions

  1. 1

    If you have a large food processor, use the smaller bowl attachment that came with your processor so that the bowl is not too large for the amount of mayonnaise this recipe makes. Not using the smaller bowl can prevent the mayonnaise from emulsifying since the mixture will not have enough contact with the blade.

  2. 2

    Add egg to the small bowl of a food processor and process for 20 seconds. Add the mustard, vinegar, and salt. Process for another 20 seconds.

  3. 3

    An immersion blender makes this so quick! Add all of your mayonnaise ingredients (including the oil) to a tall jar, then turn on the immersion blender, slowly moving it up and around to incorporate the ingredients and blend into a thick mayo. Remove the blender, taste, and then add additional salt or lemon juice to taste.