Homemade Mayonnaise
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Homemade Mayonnaise

A silky, lemon-bright mayonnaise made by slowly emulsifying pasteurized egg yolk with neutral oil. It is rich enough for sandwiches and salads yet balanced with mustard, vinegar, and a clean finish.

10 min 8 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Place the pasteurized egg yolk, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk for about 30 seconds until smooth and lightly frothy.
2
While whisking continuously, add the grapeseed oil one drop at a time for the first 2 tablespoons. The mixture should thicken noticeably and look glossy rather than oily.
3
Continue whisking while adding the remaining oil in a slow, steady stream over 3 to 4 minutes. Keep the stream fine and pause briefly if the surface looks loose or oily; the finished mayonnaise should hold soft peaks.
Glossy homemade mayonnaise holding soft peaks on a whisk AI-generated image
4
Taste the mayonnaise and adjust only if needed: whisk in a small pinch of salt for a flatter flavor or 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice for more brightness. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes; it should be cool, thick, and smooth before serving.
5
Serve chilled or slightly softened, using a clean spoon each time to protect its short refrigerated shelf life.

Why this recipe works

The egg yolk provides emulsifiers that suspend tiny droplets of oil, while mustard helps stabilize the mixture. Acid and salt keep the rich texture lively rather than heavy.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Transfer to a clean, covered container and refrigerate immediately. Use pasteurized-egg mayonnaise within 3 days, keeping it at 4°C or colder; do not leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

How to reheat it

Do not reheat. Serve chilled or let it stand at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften slightly.

Nutrition / serving

190kcal
0.39 gprotein
0.17 gcarbs
21.24 gfat
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Published 21 Aug 2026 · updated 21 Aug 2026