Mayonnaise

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: The Mayo Clinic

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (45)

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Prep Time:
10 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
9 fluid ounces

Times:

Prep: 10 min
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Total:: 10 min

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Ingredients

1 egg yolk*
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 pinches sugar
2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 cup oil, safflower or corn

Directions

In a glass bowl, whisk together egg yolk and dry ingredients. Combine lemon juice and vinegar in a separate bowl then thoroughly whisk half into the yolk mixture. Start whisking briskly, then start adding the oil a few drops at a time until the liquid seems to thicken and lighten a bit, (which means you've got an emulsion on your hands). Once you reach that point you can relax your arm a little (but just a little) and increase the oil flow to a constant (albeit thin) stream. Once half of the oil is in add the rest of the lemon juice mixture.

Continue whisking until all of the oil is incorporated. Leave at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours then refrigerate for up to 1 week.

*RAW EGG WARNING

Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

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null null, null 10-30-2009
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mayo
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

the taste was great and quite simple to make' Jim.... Livonia, mi.
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Michelle Frisco, TX 10-28-2009
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Very allergy friendly!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We follow the Feingold Program to control our son's ADHD. Along with various foods items he cannot have, I recently... eliminated soy from his diet, hence the reason for seeking out homemade mayo. I made this recipe with a couple of substitutions. I used canola oil because that's what I had in the house and Heinz white vinegar because we cannot eat grapes (white wine vinegar) and it turned out very well. Like everyone else, my arm is super tired right now! But it's a small price to pay for such a wonderful addition to our somewhat limited diet. Thanks so much Alton! You R O C K !Read more
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Lee Stockton, CA 09-21-2009
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Easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy to make, especially if you see the episode. Very smart recipe, because you split the liquids in half (less chance of... breaking the emulsion!). Tasty, simple, and delicious. Thank you again Alton Brown, for making my life easier!Read more
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GILDA Stamford, CT 09-20-2009
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Loved it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used a hand mixer with one beater attached. My first time doing it and it came out great. The only problem now is that I... want to put this mayonaisse on everything!Read more
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Heidi Vicksburg, MI 08-22-2009
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easy peasy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was going to make this in the food processor but didn't feel like getting it out. Although, it was a lot of whisking it... was easy and much easier clean up than the food processor. I added some basil for panini sandwiches. Will make this from now on instead of buying. I used a mix of canola and olive oil. Read more
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Scott Syracuse, UT 07-17-2009
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Great
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the first time I've ever made mayo, it was wonderfull. I will never buy mayo again. Thanks AB.