Homemade Mayonnaise

Make Your Own Mayonnaise

Chef Lance
After you learn this super simple, super easy recipe for mayonnaise you will never buy any from the store again.
Course Condiment
Cuisine American, French, Global

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 kitchen towel damp

Ingredients
  

  • 4 each egg yolks
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard I use Grey Poupon
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice must be freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil vegetable, canola, grapeseed, etc.
  • To Taste Salt & Pepper I prefer white pepper as it is not visible in the mayonnaise. Cayenne is another good choice.

Instructions
 

  • Make a donut-shape with the damp kitchen towel and rest the mixing bowl on top. This reduces the chance the bowl will slip and slide.
  • Add all ingredients, except oil to the bowl. Whisk together until all is combined.
  • While constantly whisking (with one hand), slowly drizzle the oil (using the other hand). Do not add too much oil at a time or your mayonnaise will not come together. Continue this until all oil is incorporated.
  • Your mayonnaise will thicken as you go and when all the oil is incorporated you will have a creamy, smooth mayonnaise.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword homemade mayonnaise