Classic Homemade Mayonnaise

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup light olive oil
  • 1 cup vegetable
  • safflower oil
  • 2 lg. eggs
  • 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
  • 3/4 tsp. coarse salt,
  • to taste
  • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the oils in a large glass measuring cup.
  2. 2
    In the bowl of a food processor, add the eggs, mustard, and 3/4 teaspoon of salt.
  3. 3
    Process until the mixture is foamy and pale, about 1-1/2 minutes.
  4. 4
    With the machine running, add the oil, drop by drop, until the mixture starts to thicken (about 1/2 cup of oil total); do not stop the machine at this point or the mayonnaise may not come together.
  5. 5
    Add the remaining oil in a slow, steady stream.
  6. 6
    When all of the oil has been incorporated, slowly add the lemon juice.
  7. 7
    Taste and adjust the mayonnaise for seasoning.
  8. 8
    Fresh mayonnaise can be kept, refrigerated, in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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