For a healthy alternative to regular store bought mayonnaise you can make homemade olive oil mayonnaise. This is a wonderful condiment for your burgers or sandwiches and a great way to make tartar sauce for fish.
Making your own homemade mayonnaise allows you to enjoy it fresh instead of filled with preservatives. While it may seem like more work than you want the recipe is really simple. Read on to learn how to make this delicious spread.
Ingredients You Need
1 Egg Yolk
1/3 Cup of Olive Oil
1/2 Teaspoon of Mustard
1 Pinch of Salt
Pepper to Taste
1/2 Teaspoon of White Wine Vinegar
Supplies You Need
Large Mixing Bowl
Electric Beaters
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Clean Jar with Lid
Making the Mayonnaise
Start by putting your egg yolk in the large mixing bowl and add start up your electric beaters. Slowly pour in the olive oil as you have the electric beaters going on high.
Once all of the oil has been placed in the bowl beat for an additional few minutes until it is completely smooth. Then slowly add the mustard and vinegar and beat again.
Once that is fully mixed in add the salt and pepper to taste. If the mayonnaise is too thick you can always add a tad bit more olive oil. When it is to your liking scrape the mayonnaise into the jar and place the lid on tight. Store it in the refrigerator for use.
This recipe should make about a half cup of mayonnaise so you can double, triple or quadruple the recipe as needed. Make sure you keep it refrigerated so that the mayonnaise does not spoil.
