Homemade Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise or else mayo, is a thick creamy yellow to white color sauce or a dressing which is almost used in all the salads, sandwiches and burgers. Although these days most kitchens have a food processor, most of us still reach for the bottled mayonnaise. And that is too bad, because mayonnaise is something which is easy, fast and cheap to make at home in just few minutes. Homemade mayonnaise will not compromise the taste; in fact it would taste even better. But homemade mayonnaise will not keep for long. So you have to make small batches and use it up soon.

To the following mayonnaise recipe basic, you can add garlic, basil, tomato paste, pickle to make flavoured mayonnaise. I will advise you to use pasteurized egg yolks while making mayonnaise as to get rid of the bacteria salmonella which cause food poison. Enjoy making your own  fuss free mayonnaise with this recipe which yields about 2 cups.

Ingredients

• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar (or any other type)
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil (or olive oil)
• Salt and pepper for taste

Method

1. Put the egg yolks, lemon juice and vinegar in a food processor fitted with the metal blade.
2. Add the half tsp salt and half tsp pepper.
3. With the processor running, add the oil in a slow and steady stream through the hole in the cover. If the mayonnaise gets too thick, just add a bit of water.
4. Now your homemade mayonnaise is ready and will keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.

21 Responses to “Homemade Mayonnaise”

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   doggybloggy | February 6, 2010 at 8:51 pm | Reply

   this looks so beautiful – I always have the worse luck making mayo – time to try it again.
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   Reeni | February 7, 2010 at 2:27 am | Reply

   Homemade mayo is the best! I love that you can flavor it up with whatever you like.
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   Parita | February 7, 2010 at 7:08 am | Reply

   WOW i love mayo and i was looking for a recipe to make it at home, thanks for sharing!!
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   Malou@IMPROMPTU | February 7, 2010 at 8:37 am | Reply

   Homemade mayo? I didn’t think it was this easy… I would never have thought of making my own mayo until now… thanks for sharing!
5. 

   Bette | February 7, 2010 at 11:56 pm | Reply

   You can get a coupon for pasteurized eggs at http://www.safeeggs.com/coupon
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   Natasha - 5 Star Foodie | February 8, 2010 at 4:23 am | Reply

   There’s nothing like homemade mayo, yum!
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   Faith | February 9, 2010 at 12:36 am | Reply

   Homemade mayo is so much better than store-bought! Yours looks incredibly creamy and delicious, Nora!
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   Gera @ SweetsFoodsBlog | February 11, 2010 at 1:58 pm | Reply

   Excellent tip and it’s very important to avoid the possible problems with salmonella to use the pasteurized egg yolks.

   Cheers,

   Gera
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   Angie@Angie's Recipes | February 11, 2010 at 2:44 pm | Reply

   Nora, nice to see you finally back!
   Homemade mayo is not only healthier, but also tastier.
10. 

    Sophie | February 11, 2010 at 5:19 pm | Reply

    Hello!!

    Brussels calling!
    I love home made mayonaise!! There is nothing better then that!

    Your mayonaise looks great!!

    MMMMMMMM,…
11. 

    pigpigscorner | February 12, 2010 at 7:44 pm | Reply

    love mayo..fatty goodness!
12. 

    Rosa | February 13, 2010 at 12:17 am | Reply

    It is the best! I never buy mine…

    Cheers,

    Rosa
13. 

    nora | February 13, 2010 at 12:54 pm | Reply

    my freinds!! so happy to see you after a long time! thanx for passing by!!
    cheers!
14. 

    Angie@Angie's Recipes | February 14, 2010 at 7:02 pm | Reply

    Nora, I just want to stop by again to wish you and yours a Happy Valentine’s Day!

    Love,
    Angie
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      nora | February 18, 2010 at 5:04 pm |

      agieeeee!!! i wish u the same!! also wish u a very happy chinese new year!
      cheers!!
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    tasteofbeirut | February 19, 2010 at 4:18 am | Reply

    I agree! when making mayo from scratch is no big deal, then why buy it? the difference in flavor is enormous!
16. 

    Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella | February 19, 2010 at 10:16 am | Reply

    I agree Nora, it’s so easy and delicious isn’t it!
17. 

    evelyn | March 4, 2010 at 8:31 am | Reply

    i like mayonnaise……..”
18. 

    lisa (dandysugar) | March 9, 2010 at 7:12 pm | Reply

    Yes, it is super delicious and easy to make!
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    Angela | March 13, 2010 at 1:23 am | Reply

    I will ONLY eat homemade mayo. So thanks for posting this!
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    Janet @ Gourmet Traveller 88 | March 16, 2010 at 8:23 pm | Reply

    I have never made my own mayo, must try!!!!