Basic Mayonnaise

6 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 3/4 cup neutral-flavored cooking oil, such as canola or soybean

Directions

  1. 1
    In a food processor or in a medium bowl, using a whisk, blend the egg yolk, salt, mustard, lemon juice, and white wine vinegar until the yolk thickens and the color brightens, about 20 seconds in a processor.
  2. 2
    With the processor running or whisking constantly by hand, add the oil in a slow, steady stream.
  3. 3
    Process until the oil is fully absorbed into the egg, about 30 seconds in a processor.
  4. 4
    The mayonnaise will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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