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Best Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe Using Olive Oil

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Make rich and creamy homemade mayonnaise from scratch using olive oil. This guide provides clear steps for perfect emulsification and troubleshooting tips for your DIY mayonnaise.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil (or a blend of olive oil and a neutral oil like avocado)

Instructions

  1. Place the egg yolks, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and salt into a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk these ingredients together vigorously until they are pale yellow and slightly thickened. This takes about one minute.
  3. Begin adding the olive oil drop by drop while whisking constantly and quickly. This initial slow addition is crucial for starting the emulsion.
  4. Once the mixture thickens noticeably after adding about 1/4 cup of oil, you can increase the oil stream to a very thin, steady drizzle while continuing to whisk without stopping.
  5. Continue whisking and slowly adding the remaining oil until all the oil is incorporated and the mayonnaise is thick and holds soft peaks.
  6. Taste the mayonnaise and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
  7. Transfer the finished mayonnaise to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow it to fully set.

Notes

  • If your mayonnaise separates (breaks), place one fresh egg yolk in a clean bowl. Slowly whisk in the broken mixture, one teaspoon at a time, until it re-emulsifies.
  • Using room temperature ingredients helps the emulsion form more easily.
  • For a milder flavor, use half olive oil and half a neutral oil like avocado or grapeseed oil.
  • This recipe makes a no sugar added mayonnaise.

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