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5-Ingredient Homemade Mayonnaise
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Easy 5-Ingredient Homemade Mayonnaise (Blender Method)

Make creamy, thick homemade mayonnaise quickly using only five basic ingredients. This foolproof blender method ensures a perfect emulsion every time for a fresh condiment superior to store-bought options.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 about 1 cup
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice or white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup neutral oil (like canola, grapeseed, or light olive oil)

Equipment

  • Blender or Immersion Blender

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place the egg, Dijon mustard, lemon juice or vinegar, and salt into the container of an immersion blender or a standard blender jar.
  2. If using an immersion blender, place the head of the blender directly onto the bottom of the container, covering the egg yolk.
  3. Begin blending on low speed. Slowly drizzle the oil in a very thin, steady stream over the top of the egg mixture. Do not stop blending.
  4. Continue blending and slowly adding oil until the mixture begins to thicken and emulsify. This usually takes about 30 seconds.
  5. Once the mixture thickens, you can increase the speed slightly and continue adding the remaining oil until all the oil is incorporated and the mayonnaise is thick and creamy.
  6. If using a standard blender, you must pour the oil in a very slow, thin stream while the blender is running on medium speed. Stop when the mixture is thick.
  7. Taste and adjust salt or add a small squeeze more lemon juice if desired. Transfer to an airtight container.