5 from 12 votes
Classic Homemade Mayonnaise
This classic homemade mayonnaise creates a rich and creamy sauce by slowly whisking egg yolks with oil, lemon juice, mustard powder, and salt. The careful incorporation of oil and finishing with hot water produces a smooth, balanced emulsion. It is suitable for sandwich spreads, dressings, or dips and can be stored refrigerated for up to one week when properly covered.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
32
servings
Calories:
97 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 3 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice more as needed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon mustard powder dry
- ¾ cup canola oil
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water boiling
Instructions
- Warm the bowl with hot water. Dry it well.
- Add the egg yolks and whisk for 1 minute until they are thick and sticky.
- Add the lemon juice, salt, and mustard. Using a large wire whisk beat for 30 seconds more.
- Begin adding the oil drop by drop while beating constantly. A speed of 2 strokes per second is adequate and you can switch hands but do not stop beating until the mayonnaise has begun to thicken.
- Once the mayonnaise has thickened (this will occur when about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of oil has been incorporated), add the oil a little faster in a steady thin stream until all of the oil has been beaten in.
- When the mayonnaise becomes too thick to whisk, beat in drops of lemon juice to thin it out. Then continue with the oil.
- After all oil has been incorporated, beat in the boiling water. This will help prevent curdling and separation of the mayonnaise.
- If not using immediately, store in a small bowl covered with plastic wrap. Push the plastic wrap down onto the top of the mayonnaise to prevent a skin from forming.
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Notes
- Use neutral oils such as canola to keep a mild flavor profile.
- Store homemade mayonnaise in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface to prevent oxidation.
- Keep the mayonnaise in the coldest part of the refrigerator and consume within one week.
- Fresh eggs and freshly squeezed lemon juice improve flavor and safety.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
0.1g
(0%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
37mg
(2%)
Potassium
2mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.003g
(0%)
Sugar
0.02g
(0%)
Vitamin A
24IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 32 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.003g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.02g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.