Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

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Pssst! Did you know America’s top-selling condiment and go-to dressing for chicken, tuna and potato salad can be prepared with a handful of everyday pantry items? —Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

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Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 24 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
1 cup olive oil

Directions

In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, constantly whisk the egg yolks, water and lemon juice until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. While stirring, quickly place the bottom of the pan in a bowl of ice water; continue stirring for 2 minutes or until cooled.
Transfer to a blender. Add salt and pepper. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Transfer to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for up to 7 days. Yield: 1-1/4 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1 tablespoon equals 84 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 50 mg sodium, trace carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein. Diabetic Exchange: 2 fat.

Originally published as Homemade Mayonnaise in Healthy Cooking April/May 2012, p32