Homemade Mayo

I love mayonnaise.  The real kind...not miracle whip, lite, or any other version.  Just straight up, full fat, mayo.  Unfortunately, like a lot of store bought, pre-packaged food, it can be full of not-so-good stuff. 

For example...take a look at the ingredient list on this jar we just used.  Notice the * beside the Modified Food Starch and then look at what that * says under the ingredient list..."ingredient not normally found in mayonnaise"??? 

 

Ummm...then why is it in there? Yeah, I know, I know...it's all about preserving and shelf stability, etc.  Still, if I can make it at home, with all natural ingredients...why wouldn't I?  And it's sooooooooo easy!!

Homemade Mayo

1 whole egg
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp lemon juice (or vinegar)
2 cups oil (I used vegetable because that's what I had on hand...you can substitute olive oil also)

Blender or bowl and whisk and arm muscles.
*Note about blenders...I have a Ninja Blender with a short container and a tall one.  Those of you that have one, know what I'm talking about (if you don't have one, ignore this note).  Use the tall one only!  For some reason, the short one will NOT whip anything...cream, mayo, nada!  So, spare yourself some wasted ingredients and use the tall one.*

 

Gather up your ingredients.  Add the whole egg (white and yolk) and the egg yolk into the blender with the salt and lemon juice.  Blend for a second, just until combined.  I used medium speed.

 

 

While blending, SLOWLY pour the oil into the blender.  After a moment you will see it start to turn white and thicken.  At that point, you can go ahead and pour in what's left of the oil.  Continue to blend, just until it's all combined (a second or two).

 

 

Open up the blender and see your yummy mayo!  If all the oil hasn't mixed in (like in the corners in my first pic), just give it a little mix with your spatula. 

 

 

Add the mayo to an old mayo jar and keep refrigerated.  It's sooo easy to make this, that I can't believe I've never done it before!  No more $4 jars of mayo for us!  And it tastes a lot like my fave brand of Hellman's/Best Food!  Yay!  Enjoy!

 

 

Happily Homemade

Sandra

 

**This recipe does contain raw eggs.  I am by no means saying these are good, or bad, for you.  Personally, I've eaten raw cookie dough and cake batter, and now mayo, all my life, with no harm.  Plus, it seems to work for Sylvester Stallone in "Rocky"...just saying :)  However, with that said, eat at your own risk.