I don't use a whole lot of mayonnaise but I have a couple favorite recipes that I make using it. After taking a glance at the ingredients from a grocery store bottle I decided years ago I would be making my own. I didn't realize how simple and easy making mayo really is and with ingredients you probably always have available.
The Recipe
1 cup oil of choice (I use 3/4 cup light oil such as avocado or grapeseed and 1/4 cup olive oil)
1 egg (farm fresh eggs are best)
1 egg yolk
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Real salt
1 Tbsp. whey (optional if you want to culture it)
1 egg (farm fresh eggs are best)
1 egg yolk
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Real salt
1 Tbsp. whey (optional if you want to culture it)
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In a blender add the eggs, lemon juice and salt. Blend the ingredients for a couple of seconds and while still blending slowly drizzle the oil in and continue blending until thickened. If you want to have a cultured version of mayo add the whey, mix thoroughly and let it sit at room temperature for about 6 hours before putting in the fridge.
Salad Dressing Spread
I found one afternoon I needed some Salad Dressing for something I was making. I looked in DIY Pantry by Kresha Faber at Nourishing Joy and sure enough, she had a recipe to turn that mayonnaise into "Miracle Whip" salad dressing. To your mayo just add: 5 tsp. apple cider vinegar, 4 tsp. sugar (I used xylitol) 1/4 tsp. dry mustard , pinch of paprika and a pinch of garlic powder. This really does make the mayo taste just like salad dressing - amazing!
