If you’re wondering how to make homemade mayo, I found the perfect recipe and it was ridiculously easy! It was very good!
Earlier this year I added “Make homemade mayonnaise” On my 12 things I’ll try on the 2025 list. At the time I felt it was kind of random, but it’s one of the skills I’ve wanted to try for a long time. It didn’t seem that difficult, and it was something outside of my usual kitchen skills.
What do you guess? I tried it and it I worked!
I decided to try making Mayo from scratch and did what most of us do. That’s when I tripped Recipes from this article and taste of inspiration. It promised creamy and fresh mayonnaise in just a few minutes using ingredients I already had on hand.
I thought I had nothing to lose, so I pulled out the food processor.
Emulsification is important
This homemade mayonnaise recipe I found has several ingredients.
- 1 big egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, or more flavor
- 1 cup (240ml) of safflower or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, optional
You also need something similar to mix everything up, such as a food processor, but you can prepare a batch of homemade mayonnaise quite quickly. (Many people highly recommend using a dip blender in homemade mayonnaise, but my small food processor worked well!)
One of the big things this recipe highlighted was what it called Emulsification. If you’re like me and have never heard of it, here’s a short version. It is the process of mixing two things that you don’t normally mix into a smooth, thick, uniform sauce, such as oil, vinegar, oil, eggs. In this case, it turns your flow ingredients into fluffy, creamy mayonnaise.
For the first few minutes of making it, I honestly thought I had ruined it. As the recipe said, I slowly drizzled on the oil, but it didn’t seem to be happening. But then the texture gradually changed. It started whipping the whip…and suddenly I had Actual mayonnaise!
(Note: I have a food processor with spouts on the top, which allows me to drizzle the oil while melting. But I used what I had – my food processor has no lid – and I had to add a little oil and put the lid back in.
Fresh and flavorful farm
One thing I did differently from the original recipe was to use the farm’s fresh eggs and mustard population. It was definitely more vibrant than the Mayo you buy in the store, and I think it made it even more fun… Maybe some people would say it’s weird. (My husband “What is that in the fridge?” But then he was very impressed when I told him I made my homemade mayonnaise! )
Some people may prefer the neutral colours and flavors of store-bought brands, but I loved the way. Authentic And this tasted fresh. And I loved to know that’s right What’s in it – no preservatives or additives.
Depending on the type of oil, vinegar and mustard you use, you can really change the flavor of Mayo and find the combo you like!
Is it really cheaper to make yourself?
Now I don’t necessarily need to save money on homemade mayonnaise. Store-bought mayonnaise jars are usually affordable (Kroger had them with a crazy sale of $0.99 per small container!), and it lasts quite a long time. That said, if you already have ingredients or like to avoid certain oils, preservatives, or allergens, this might be a great alternative.
And beyond the practical aspects of things, I just say this: there is something Really satisfied About making something from scratch. When it all came together, I was so proud (and yes, I might have had a slightly happy dance in the kitchen).
What you want to try next
I’ve immersed my toes in the world of emulsification, so I’m curious to see what else I can do! Salad dressing? Aioli? Hollandaise sauce? Based on this same technique, I would like to try a few more recipes.
Have you tried a homemade mayonnaise recipe? Or have you tried other recipes that use emulsification? I’d like to hear your favorites in the comments. If you’ve done something new in the kitchen that gave you a sense of more confidence and creativity, I’d love to hear about it too!
Don’t miss out on other homemade attempts from 2025 so far!
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