Store bought mayonnaise usually features less than healthful oils and often sugar too! So by making my own, I'm able to use good oils and make a more healthful product.
I had "make homemade mayo" on my list for this week and then I saw that Money Saving Mom is hosting a "Make It From Scratch" challenge. I don't know if I'll join in every day this week with a new project/recipe but today I will!
I had read several recipes for mayonnaise and finally decided on this one from Happy in Dole Valley.
I don't have sunflower oil on hand so I substituted olive oil and grapeseed oil. Almost every recipe I read said to use extra light olive oil and not extra virgin as the taste will get really strong. My olive oil is labeled as a combination of refined and virgin. To be on the safe side, I combined it 50/50 with grapeseed oil. We'll see how it tastes after it sets a while!
The mayo was super easy to make. I used my food processor; you can also use a blender, immersion blender or by hand with a whisk.
First, I gathered my ingredients.
Then I put the egg and seasonings into the food processor.
After starting the processor and mixing the ingredients, I began pouring the oil in very slowly.
Have you tried anything new recently? I'd love to hear about it in the comments section!
**This post is part of the Make It From Scratch week at Money Saving Mom.**
2 comments:
I have wanted to try this too but have feared the egg also! :) Please do a follow up about how it tastes after sitting for a while. How long does it last without preservatives in it? Just curious :) Hope you are well!
Neat! I have seen it made on cooking shows but haven't been brave enough to make it myself. How long do you think it would keep?
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