Chef John's Homemade Mayonnaise

Homemade mayo is one of those indescribable culinary pleasures. If you have a stick-style or regular blender you can make your own mayo! It's so much cheaper and way more delicious. You also get to decide what kind of oil you want: a nice fruity olive oil; a lighter vegetable oil; or your own secret custom mix.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 189 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 egg yolks
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ⅛ teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour egg yolks, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, sugar, vegetable oil, and olive oil, respectively, into a tall, narrow bowl. Set a immersion blender into the oil mixture and hold against the bottom of the bowl; pulse until a thick, pale mixture begins to form, about 3 to 6 pulses. Continue blending until smooth and creamy.