Mayonnaise Recipe

French · Condiment · 10 min total

This classic homemade mayonnaise is creamy, tangy, and far superior to store-bought. Made with simple ingredients, it comes together in minutes with a whisk or blender.

Ingredients

• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 cup neutral oil (e.g., grapeseed or canola)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolk, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined and slightly thickened.
2. Very slowly, drop by drop, whisk in about 1/4 cup of the oil until the mixture emulsifies and becomes thick and creamy.
3. With the whisk in constant motion, slowly drizzle in the remaining oil in a thin, steady stream until fully incorporated and thick.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, lemon juice, or vinegar as desired.

Tips

• For a foolproof method, use an immersion blender: combine all ingredients except oil in a tall cup, then slowly drizzle oil while blending at the bottom until emulsified.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• If mayonnaise breaks, whisk a new egg yolk in a clean bowl and slowly whisk in the broken mixture.

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