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Easy Homemade Mayonnaise in a Jar

Author: Lisa
Learn to make easy, creamy, homemade mayonnaise in a jar! This simple guide uses basic ingredients for a fresher, tastier alternative to store-bought.
Makes about 1 cup.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup avocado oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Add the egg, oil, vinegar, and salt to a jar wide enough to fit the immersion blender. I use a pint-sized wide-mouth mason jar. 
  2. Put your immersion blender in all the way to the bottom of the jar so it covers the egg, and then turn it on high.
  3. Blend it without moving for about 10 seconds, then slowly move it up and down until the mix thickens into mayo. This should take 10-20 seconds.
  4. If you’re using a mason jar like me, just grab a lid and store it in the fridge. Otherwise, scoop your mayo into any container with a lid.
  5. For the freshest flavor, use it within 1-2 weeks.

Notes

  • Use Room-Temperature Ingredients: Cold ingredients don’t mix well. Keep everything at room temp to avoid separation.
  • Pick Quality Ingredients: Few ingredients mean no room for shortcuts. Use fresh eggs, neutral oil, and good vinegar or lemon juice for bold flavor.
  • Skip the Bowl: Use a tall, narrow jar. It forces the ingredients to emulsify quickly and evenly.
  • Stick with an Immersion Blender: Food processors can overdo it. Immersion blenders are faster, easier, and deliver perfect consistency.
  • Experiment with Flavors: Add garlic, herbs, mustard, or swap vinegar for lemon juice. Create your own spin on this kitchen staple. No fuss. No extras. Just a simple recipe done right.