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by Stacy  9 Comments

Homemade Mayonnaise

I’m going to be honest with you. I hate mayo. It makes me want to gag. BLECH! In the words of Annie – Sheweeeeeeeeeeeeee! But, Barry likes mayo so I use to buy it for him. I also use it in recipes. Yes, I can tolerate it in stuff but you’ll not find me putting it on my sandwich plain….it must be mixed in something. But, now that I’ve switched to homemade, my tastes might change as it does with a lot of homemade items. This is SO easy you’ll wonder why you haven’t always been doing it. I just love making stuff at home. It makes me feel so…..so……homey. Not be confused with A HOMEY. I’m not that cool.

You’ll need eggs, OLIVE OIL, cider vinegar, yellow mustard, sugar, and salt. Olive oil is one of the very best oils for you. I know, I read stuff. I’m starting to go through a lot of it so now I buy it in a gallon jug.

You’ll need your eggs to be at room temperature. You can achieve this by leaving them out for two hours. Separate your eggs, keeping the yolk. You can use the whites and add them to scrambled eggs……or you can whip up a batch of macaroons. Yep, make mayo just to get some cookies. Okay, this is the part where I tell you that this recipe involves raw eggs. Yes, it’s true. But guess what? It won’t kill you. Really. Did you know lots of people put raw eggs in smoothies for the extra protein – I’m not one of them because that just doesn’t sound yummy to me – I stick with peanut butter for protein in my smoothies. So, when you make this recipe you sure as heck better trust the source for your eggs. I get mine from NLV Farms and I trust Leslie. You want to use organic, cage free, non-hormone eggs. You really don’t want your mayo making you grow hair on your chest if you’re a lady.

You’ll make this using an immersion blender. If you don’t have one, you might want to consider it. It’s a really handy kitchen tool. You can use it for smoothies, mayo, or pureeing soups. Anything that you want smooth and you can immerse it in. I think I got mine at Target for around $20. However, if you don’t have one a blender will suffice. But really, add it to your birthday/Christmas list. Tell your husband Stacy says you need it.

In the provided canister or your blender container, combine the egg yolks, mustard, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix it up. If you’re using a blender you might want to put the lid on – I’m just sayin’. If you’re using an immersion blender, please keep it immersed….if you don’t, there will be stuff flinging all over your kitchen. Or so I’ve heard from other people. *Cough*

Now, you need to pour you olive oil in….in a small steady stream. Don’t dump it in at once, or you’ll have a huge mess (or so I’ve heard from other people). Move the blender up and down, sided to side….IMMERESED for heaven’s sake! If you are using a blender you’ll be doing this pouring by removing the handle in the center of your lid. Just pour it slowly right down in that hole. You might have to stop and scrape down the sides occasionally that way. I couldn’t take a picture of this process because I only have two hands……oh well.

It’s really fun to watch this process. It’s amazing to see the mixture start to solidify right before your very eyes. Your kids will freak out. Your husband will freak out…..once again, you’re the cool mom. As you can see, it’s starting to thicken up. Cool! It won’t take long at all.

You can see it better from this side. It’s a little yellow from the mustard which was added for a little wang. Again, cool!

There ya go! Store it in the fridge. This is an old jelly jar. Have I mentioned I have a thing for jars? I really like the big old blue ones – wide mouth are even better!You could leave out the mustard if you like, but it does give a really good flavor. Also, you could add different seasonings if you like –garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, etc. The possibilities are endless.

**Edited to add: I now make this version with 2 egg yolks. If your mayo doesn’t thicken. Add an extra yolk and a bit of olive oil, then blend again.

**Edited (8/26/11) I now make this with 1/2 cup coconut oil and 1/2 cup olive oil. It cuts down on the strong olive oil taste and works great!

***Edited (12/3/11) We’ve determined we much prefer the store-bought variety of mayo. 🙂 So, I’ll be buying our mayo at Earth Fare instead of making it. Gotta make compromises on this healthy eating journey! Not everything works for everyone.

Homemade Mayonnaise

  • 2-3 egg yolks
  • ½ tsp prepared yellow mustard
  • ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sweetener
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • Seasonings if desired
  1. Blend all ingredients, except oil, with an immersion blender.
  2. Gradually add the olive oil, pouring in a steady stream.
  3. Blend constantly, moving up and down, side to side.
  4. Store in the refrigerator.

**Mayo will last two weeks without whey. With the addition of 1 tablespoon of whey, the mayo will last two+ months. When finished making mayo, add the whey, cover and let sit on the counter for seven hours. Refrigerate. (Resource – Nourishing Traditions)


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Stacy is a Homemaking and Business Mom Mentor, the author of two cookbooks, creator of multiple e-courses, seasoned life coach, and comedian extraordinaire. Her first priority is her husband and her children - family first. She presses on each day because her calling is to teach, train, and mentor other ladies to have their dreams. She believes if it’s not easy, you won’t do it – because she’s lived it. She’ll bring YOU the awesome so that you can get your home back into control and watch your business soar. For tips and easy strategies, you can follow her on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

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  1. Becca C says

    July 12, 2011 at 6:45 am

    I love how the jar lid says “A good source of fiber.” LOL

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 12, 2011 at 6:51 am

      🙂 It used to house marmalade.

      Reply
  2. Canning Confessions says

    July 11, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    You can also use Saflower Oil. It has a less noticeable taste and will make it a more “normal mayo” color.
    Also, I’m fairly new to your site, but have you ever tried to make your own yogurt? We make tons of smoothies and use a LOT of yogurt so I began making plain at home. It is cheaper, tastes great, and my 4 year old thinks it’s the coolest thing ever to make yogurt using our heating pad.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 12, 2011 at 6:53 am

      Yep, just search for Crock Pot Yogurt. 🙂 I used less mustard this time and got a great color. Thanks for the comment! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Brandy says

    June 12, 2011 at 6:57 am

    “A Good Source of Fiber.” Must have been some jelly that came in that jar, but I know you and fiber. I’m glad it turned out well. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Sarah says

    June 11, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    I’ll have to try this. I’m really weird about mayo. Right now the only kind I’ll eat is Duke’s Mayo. But I’ll try anything once!! 😉

    Reply
  5. Angela Tuell says

    June 11, 2011 at 10:59 am

    I really, really want to try this. The other recipe I have uses whey which has been stopping me because of the casein free thing but I notice yours does not so it would probably be better for us. How long does it keep for you?

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    • Stacy says

      June 11, 2011 at 5:17 pm

      I’ve had this batch about a month and it’s still fine. Adding whey just increases the shelf life. I didn’t add whey to this batch because I had used mine in bread. 🙂

      Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 11, 2011 at 9:46 am

      Angela, in further research I’ve found that homemade mayo is good for two weeks. If you add whey, it is good for two months. 🙂 I’ve reflected the post to say that. Thanks!

      Reply


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