How To Make Homemade Mayonnaise (Regular And Vegan)

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Making mayonnaise is not something I do on a regular basis, but every time I make it, I ask myself why I DON’T do it on a regular basis! Making your own mayonnaise in the blender is super simple, and can save you a lot of money in the long run! Once you have all the necessary ingredients, you will be able to make batch after batch of the stuff.

Plus, you know exactly what’s going into it. While the store-bought stuff is convenient and cheap, most of it contains hydrogenated soybean oil (which has been called one of the most harmful ingredients in processed foods – along with high fructose corn syrup) and preservatives. Homemade mayo on the other hand is packed with protein and good fats, and tastes WAY better than store-bought!

Here’s how you do it:

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How To Make Homemade Mayonnaise

Ingredients:

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¾ cup light olive oil
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homemade mayo

Directions:

To make regular mayonnaise, add the first 4 ingredients to your blender and start it on low. Then, pour the oil into the blender SLOWLY while it blends, allowing the mixture to emulsify. Once the mixture has reached the desired thickness, you’re done! Easy as that. :-)

Note: Raw eggs should not be used in food prepared for pregnant women, babies, young children, the elderly, or anyone whose health is compromised.

If you’re allergic to eggs, a vegan, or you just can’t deal with the idea of eating raw eggs, you’re in luck! Here’s a recipe for making a great dairy-free mayo, for a fraction of the cost of the expensive dairy-free options in the store!

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How To Make Vegan Mayonnaise

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup unsweetened soy milk
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp agave nectar
  • ¼ tsp ground mustard
  • 1 cup light olive oil
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homemade mayo

Directions:

To make vegan mayonnaise, add the soy milk to your blender and start it on low. Stream in the oil very slowly, and I mean VERY SLOWLY. The soy milk is acting as the emulsifier instead of egg yolks in this recipe, but the process just takes a little longer.

After all the oil has been added, stop the blender and add the rest of the ingredients. Continue to blend on low for a few more minutes to let the mixture thicken. If you want, you can put your dairy-free mayo in the fridge for a couple of hours after making it to help it “set up” a little more.

So there you have it! Now that you’ve seen how easy it is to make your own standard or dairy-free mayo, I hope you’ll give it a try!

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Now that I’ve reminded myself of how GREAT it is to make your own, I don’t think I’ll be BUYING any mayo for a very long time.

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Easy Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

Jill Nystul
Making your own mayo is quick and easy with the help of a blender or food processor. Plus, it tastes amazing — way better than the store-bought stuff!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 97 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup light olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Add the egg yolks, vinegar, mustard, and salt to a container and then use your immersion or stick blender to combine them. Or if you are using a blender or food processor, add the ingredients directly and start it on low.
    mayo
  • Pour the oil into the blender SLOWLY while the egg yolk mixture blends, allowing it to emulsify.
    mayo
  • Once the mixture has reached the desired thickness, you’re done!
    easy homemade mayonnaise

Nutrition

Serving: 1TbspCalories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 0.1gProtein: 0.4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 39mgPotassium: 3mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 33IUVitamin C: 0.004mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
homemade mayo

Homemade Vegan Mayonnaise Recipe

Jill Nystul
Making vegan mayonnaise in a blender is easy and affordable, and you know exactly what’s going into it. Free of preservatives and packed with healthy fats, the homemade stuff just tastes better!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 98 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup soy milk unsweetened
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspon agave nectar
  • ¼ teaspon ground mustard
  • 1 cup light olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Add soy milk to a blender and start on low.
  • Stream in the oil very slowly, then stop the blender.
  • Add the vinegar, salt, agave nectar, and mustard.
  • Continue to blend on low for several minutes until the mixture thickens.

Notes

Note: Raw eggs should not be used in food prepared for pregnant women, babies, young children, the elderly, or anyone whose health is compromised.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 0.2gProtein: 0.2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.1mg

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  3. This is probably a stupid question…but what is ACV? I’m kind of lost…

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  4. This is so exciting! Thank you. I’m also going to try the peppermint lip scrub.

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  5. My grandson made a trip to the ER a few months ago because he had an allergic reaction to soy milk. Who knew? My uncle toured a place where they make salad dressing and they said it was at such a ph balance that it does not spoil, you can leave it on the cupboard and not refrigerate. We had a discussion at work and many said their parents never refrigerate it and that it turns darker yellow as it ages. If you get sick on potato salad in the summer and make a trip to the ER they will ask if the dressing was homemade and they will check the contents of your stomach to see if it was in this order the onion or the potatoes. During the plague the nurses and doctors were protected somewhat because they sat onions and garlic cloves around to absorb the bacteria and viruses. Try this during the winter setting them in baskets around the house. I know a beautitician that did this and her employees didn’t experience a cold all winter, but the rest of the family did. Check them weekly, if the virus is there it will be absorbed and the onions will turn black and the garlic will be rubbery. If you use homemade dressing only make what you need for that occasion and keep the salad cold for safety.

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    • You mean mayo is at a ph balance it can be left out? My mother used onions sliced in water left in a bowl around the house to absorb smells and I have heard that before about them absorbing bacteria or viruses, I had forgotten about that. Thanks

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    • Roxie, do you have to do anything to the onions or garlic first? Do you have to cut them open first or place them out in their natural state (skin/peel on)?

      Thanks. It will be interesting to test this out.

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  6. I noticed you use white vinegar in one and acv in the other. I also see other types are mentioned by people here. Do you know why each recipe uses the type of vinegar it does and do you have a preference? Also I fully understand adding mustard for flavor (I often use it in place of mayo or mixed with mayo) but it doesn’t work for everything, does the mustard give it a mustard flavor tang or is it critical to the base recipe for some reason? Thank you for sharing these recipes and thank you to the others that shared additional ideas and recipes here too. This looks like such a simple and fantastic idea, making my own mayo and I can’t wait to try it out.

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    • Mustard is actually an emulsifying agent, so the mix will stay together better.

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  7. WHAT ABOUT GLUTEN FREE, THERE’S A LOT OF US THAT HAVE TO CONTEND WITH
    THE PROBLEM?

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    • Do any of the ingredients here have gluten? I wasn’t thinking so. Jillee knows all about having to contend with that, so many of the things she offers are gluten free and I think she usually goes that route if at all possible since she has a child with a gluten allergy. This has always struck me as a great resource for people who are eating GF and even though I’m fortunate not to need to worry about that, I have enjoyed the education as well as cutting gluten out with her recipes. It may be my ignorance but I thought mayonnaise was gluten free in general so there wouldn’t be any reason for her to mention it. But again I may be all wrong about that.

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    • Hi Bob! There actually aren’t any ingredients in mayonnaise that have gluten in them.

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    • Apple cider vinegar (see just above your comment). ;)

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  8. I like to make homemade mayo too and I like to use half melted coconut oil along with olive oil. If you use the deodorized coconut oil, it doesn’t add much “flavor.”

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    • What happens to the consistency when it’s refrigerated? Do you use EVOO since your diluting it or do you still use light olive oil?

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    • I only use about 1/4 coconut oil, because any more and it is thick like butter after it is refrigerated. That’s my experience, anyway.

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  9. Can someone please tell me what ACV is. I too love mayo and am vegan…Thank you!

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      • Thank you! It’s do-able.

    • hi

      thank god some one finally asked that question….i was going through the comments for this very reason…
      thanks for the vegan recipe Jillee…my daughter is allergic to egg and this will be a great surprise for her :)

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  10. Thanks for the recipes. I swap out homemade versions every chance I get and to have a homemade vegan version is even better.
    Wondering if it can be frozen–(we rarely use mayo). I’ll try freezing the vegan recipe & let you know. Figure I’ll use 4 oz canning jars.

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  11. Thoughts about how long this keeps…anyone? Or does one make it only for immediate use?

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    • The regular version should last about 7-10 days and the vegan version should last 1-2 weeks.

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  12. how much will this make? I do not use that much “mayo” in the winter, don’t want to waste

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    • I would expect 2 eggs and 3/4 cup oil to yield about a cup. The vegan version calls for 1/2 cup soy milk and 1 cup oil, so approximately 1&1/2 cups mayo.

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  13. Jillee, just wondering about adding half the room temperature olive oil, then once that is emulsified, adding the other half with hot olive oil. This might cook the eggs without ruining the texture. I like the idea of cooking the eggs if possible. I’ll give it a try and let you know if it works well.

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  14. This is awesome! I have been looking for an alternative to store bought mayo.

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  15. Two minutes with the stick blender. If you do not have light TASTING olive oil, use a good canola oil, or any other for that matter. Strong tasting olive oil is too prevalent in mayo. I only always used 1 egg. The essentials are oil, egg and an acid, other ingredients are add ons. I (usually) vary my acidic between lemon juice, white wine or rice wine vinegar. Just a slight difference in the taste; I tried with malt , apple cider and plain vinegar. Again a matter of taste, all worth trying. I have not bought a jar of mayo in the past 40 years. Started doing it by hand, then blender, food processor and now with the stick blender which is the tops. Never had an incidence of food poisoning. I have done it for the past several years with my egg directly out of the fridge and have never had a miss.

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  16. There is a new balsamic vinegar on the market that is FABULOUS! This recipe may work well using balsamic as a substitute.

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  17. Would using EVOO be alright? Would that give the mayo a funny taste?

    Thanks!

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    • Hi Andrea! I haven’t tried it with EVOO but I’ve read in multiple places that the flavor is too strong. Really light olive oil is supposed to be the best thing to use.

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  18. Can I just omit the prepared ground mustard? Not a fan of it. Or possibly use dry mustard. I don’t want to use something that is already prepared and has preservatives in Homemade product.

    Thanks!

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    • See my reply above. I use dry mustard. You can also use an organic or high quality mustard. I have found some over the years that had no questionable ingredients. You could omit it but it won’t taste the same. It will taste “flat”.

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    • Thank you. Printed your recipe and using it tonight.

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  19. I might actually try this one. I love that these recipes use olive
    Oil. I have been trying to eat healthier and lower my cholesterol.

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  20. I like to add some chopped chives or (green) onion to mine… and salt and pepper.

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    • Oooo chives would be delicious! Great idea Marie!

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  22. For those concerned about raw eggs, you can buy powdered, reconstitute the required amount, and they work just as good :D

    I’ve also seen a mayo recipe with sardines instead of dairy and eggs, if those are a concern and you are not vegan, but I’ve never had a chance to try making it.

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    • You can also use Flax Seed as an egg substitute. I haven’t tried it yet but I may do so soon. :) I would also try the coconut milk in place of soy milk in the 2nd recipe. I avoid all things soy like the plague. lol

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  23. I make mayo like this every week. It is actually even easier if you have an immersion (stick) blender. My recipe is very similar except I use two yolks and one whole egg, dry mustard powder, and lemon juice instead of vinegar. You can also use whey which you can skim off of sour cream or plain yogurt instead of vinegar or lemon. These acids are the “preservative”. Whey mayo can last up to 2 weeks and the vinegar or lemon versions should be used in a week. I make mine in a 10oz canning jar with a wide mouth for my stick blender. The jar has measurements up the sides so I use that. 1 cup light olive oil in first, two yolks and one whole egg, 1Tbls lemon juice, 1/4 tsp mustard powder, and I add a little Morton’s Natures Seasons but salt and pepper would work. The trick with the stick blender is you have to push it to the bottom of the jar and start blending. As the mayo thickens you gradually pull up. Works very fast. Put on the lid and your done.

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    • Thanks for explaining that, Dawn. I’ve tried a couple times to make mayo and failed. I’m gonna give it another go with your stick blender tips :)

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    • Yes Dawn. It takes less than 1 minute with stick blender!!! :)

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    • I was going to say the same thing: a stick blender makes it WAY easier, and you can have mayo in about one minute! I had numerous failures with the blender, but with the stick blender it never fails.

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  24. Well I don’t care what you call eggs! I am just excited over a recipe that I can use.
    Being diagnosed with celtics and not eating sugar or diary I am thrilled with your recipes. It has now been 4 weeks since I have changed my eating habits and the first place I ran for recipes was your blog! Thank You for sharing!

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    • LOL – I was reading the comments out loud to a friend and we got to yours and cheered!

      Nothing like calling an egg a dairy product to get the Granola Gang in an uproar?

      I don’t care if you call an egg a dairy product or not….I just love mayo!!! Thinking maybe I’ll have to give this a try this weekend. As a diabetic I’m always looking for healthier ways to get to indulge in a little bit of the things I love, without all the added sugars and chemicals!

      I hope you’re feeling better!

      Since I began to cut out artificial and highly processed foods my blood sugars are much improved!

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  25. Going to try this today. I homeschool my granddaughter, and we always look for good home economics projects to try. She is making a cookbook out of the recipes that she has tried, so this will go in it. Thanks!!

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    • Diane, I love the idea of your granddaughter making a cookbook of recipes she’s made. What a great way to remember learning to cook. I might have to borrow your idea with daughter and my sons. We try to cook together regularly but this would serve as great journal too.

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  26. I make a mayo type dressing using Egg Beaters for safety. It works just great. My recipe is for Cesar Salad Dressing: (omit the anchovies and you have mayo) 1/4 cup. Egg Beaters , 1/4 cup. red wine vinegar, I/2 cup extra light olive oil, 1 tsp. prepared mustard, 1 lg. clove garlic, 1/2 can of anchovies with oil. Blend in blender until very creamy. Put in frig. for at leat 1 hour and it is a creamy mayo consistency. Attendum: I freeze the egg beaters in 1/4 cup amounts and keep in a baggy in freezer for further use. I also bag and freeze the anchovies also. You can use this recipe without the anchovies for mayo alone.

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  27. Might be interesting to experiment with a small amount of chia seeds for a thickener in the second recipe. Maybe with some of the almond milk since I avoid soy. And pasteurized eggs would be a choice for those concerned about the safety issues of raw eggs.

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    • Chia seeds are a really interesting idea Tracy! I’d love to hear your results if you try that.

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  28. Ehm…Jillee?
    Eggs are not dairy. They are an animal byproduct, but dairy is considered everything that is produced by a mammary gland, i.e. udders.
    Short of a platypus, I cannot think of any animal that lays eggs and produces milk at the same time ;-)
    The second one is simply a vegan recipe. (BTW, I believe that if you stir the second version over a double boiler, it might thicken more quickly? I may be wrong though…)

    That said, THANKS for the recipe, I’ll try it for my mom’s birthday brunch on Saturday!

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  29. I also try not to consume too much soy because of isoflavanoids, so what would be another good substitute for the soy and eggs?

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    • I plan to try it with almond milk. I am hoping it works. I know that soy milk thickens better when it calls for the milk to thicken in some way, so that might be the reason it was chosen here. Good luck!

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    • Like Diane said, almond milk might work. I feel like coconut milk might have the right consistency as well.

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  30. What if I want to follow the 1st recipe, but not use raw eggs. I’m pregnant, and I have aversions to the 2nd recipe, except for the soy milk.

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    • Google ways to pasteurize egg yolks. I have done it before, but I can’t remember what temp you have to bring them up to.

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    • You can buy pasteurized eggs in some grocery stores. I get mine at Sprouts, so maybe Trader Vic’s or others might have them.

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  31. How long does this last in the refrigerator??

    thanks!!!

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    • I’ve read varying opinions on this. Some people say if you use pasteurized or local eggs you can keep it for a while. But to be safe I would say about a week to 10 days at most.

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  32. Just wondering if I use pasteurized eggs, can I then use it for kids?

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    • yes pasturized eggs can be served to children and pregnant women in this recipe

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      • Thanks for your response Annamarie! I actually didn’t know that!

      • Thank you Annamarie, will then definitely try the recipe with pasteurized eggs :-)

  33. :) Eggs are not dairy. Milk and foods made from cow/goat milk are dairy, but not chicken eggs. :)

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    • They are not dairy per say, but are often clumped into that category when discussing the difference between a vegetarian and a vegan. They often say, A vegan cannot have dairy and they are including eggs.

      Jillee – I appreciate the *dairy free version. vegan mayo cost an arm and a leg!

      THANKS!

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      • actually vegans do not eat eggs because they are considered “meat” not dairy…yes in some instances

    • Thanks for pointing that out Kristine! I’ve updated the post title. Like Diane said below I feel like eggs tend to get lumped in with dairy products sometimes so I didn’t even think about it when I posted last night :-)

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      • I think they get lumped in when talking about vegan recipes because most people interpret that to mean no dairy as well as no meat but really I think it means no animal products, nothing coming from animals at all and that’s actually how I was interpreting your reason for taking out the eggs. Making it vegan mayo not dairy-less mayo and since the non vegan recipe doesn’t have dairy it’s the eggs that need to go to make it vegan. But I’m also not vegan so maybe the distinction has more significance or importance than I get. Either way thanks for the options Jillee.

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  3. This is probably a stupid question…but what is ACV? I’m kind of lost…

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  4. This is so exciting! Thank you. I’m also going to try the peppermint lip scrub.

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  5. My grandson made a trip to the ER a few months ago because he had an allergic reaction to soy milk. Who knew? My uncle toured a place where they make salad dressing and they said it was at such a ph balance that it does not spoil, you can leave it on the cupboard and not refrigerate. We had a discussion at work and many said their parents never refrigerate it and that it turns darker yellow as it ages. If you get sick on potato salad in the summer and make a trip to the ER they will ask if the dressing was homemade and they will check the contents of your stomach to see if it was in this order the onion or the potatoes. During the plague the nurses and doctors were protected somewhat because they sat onions and garlic cloves around to absorb the bacteria and viruses. Try this during the winter setting them in baskets around the house. I know a beautitician that did this and her employees didn’t experience a cold all winter, but the rest of the family did. Check them weekly, if the virus is there it will be absorbed and the onions will turn black and the garlic will be rubbery. If you use homemade dressing only make what you need for that occasion and keep the salad cold for safety.

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    • You mean mayo is at a ph balance it can be left out? My mother used onions sliced in water left in a bowl around the house to absorb smells and I have heard that before about them absorbing bacteria or viruses, I had forgotten about that. Thanks

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    • Roxie, do you have to do anything to the onions or garlic first? Do you have to cut them open first or place them out in their natural state (skin/peel on)?

      Thanks. It will be interesting to test this out.

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  6. I noticed you use white vinegar in one and acv in the other. I also see other types are mentioned by people here. Do you know why each recipe uses the type of vinegar it does and do you have a preference? Also I fully understand adding mustard for flavor (I often use it in place of mayo or mixed with mayo) but it doesn’t work for everything, does the mustard give it a mustard flavor tang or is it critical to the base recipe for some reason? Thank you for sharing these recipes and thank you to the others that shared additional ideas and recipes here too. This looks like such a simple and fantastic idea, making my own mayo and I can’t wait to try it out.

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    • Mustard is actually an emulsifying agent, so the mix will stay together better.

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  7. WHAT ABOUT GLUTEN FREE, THERE’S A LOT OF US THAT HAVE TO CONTEND WITH
    THE PROBLEM?

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    • Do any of the ingredients here have gluten? I wasn’t thinking so. Jillee knows all about having to contend with that, so many of the things she offers are gluten free and I think she usually goes that route if at all possible since she has a child with a gluten allergy. This has always struck me as a great resource for people who are eating GF and even though I’m fortunate not to need to worry about that, I have enjoyed the education as well as cutting gluten out with her recipes. It may be my ignorance but I thought mayonnaise was gluten free in general so there wouldn’t be any reason for her to mention it. But again I may be all wrong about that.

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    • Hi Bob! There actually aren’t any ingredients in mayonnaise that have gluten in them.

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    • Apple cider vinegar (see just above your comment). ;)

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  8. I like to make homemade mayo too and I like to use half melted coconut oil along with olive oil. If you use the deodorized coconut oil, it doesn’t add much “flavor.”

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    • What happens to the consistency when it’s refrigerated? Do you use EVOO since your diluting it or do you still use light olive oil?

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    • I only use about 1/4 coconut oil, because any more and it is thick like butter after it is refrigerated. That’s my experience, anyway.

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  9. Can someone please tell me what ACV is. I too love mayo and am vegan…Thank you!

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      • Thank you! It’s do-able.

    • hi

      thank god some one finally asked that question….i was going through the comments for this very reason…
      thanks for the vegan recipe Jillee…my daughter is allergic to egg and this will be a great surprise for her :)

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  10. Thanks for the recipes. I swap out homemade versions every chance I get and to have a homemade vegan version is even better.
    Wondering if it can be frozen–(we rarely use mayo). I’ll try freezing the vegan recipe & let you know. Figure I’ll use 4 oz canning jars.

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  11. Thoughts about how long this keeps…anyone? Or does one make it only for immediate use?

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    • The regular version should last about 7-10 days and the vegan version should last 1-2 weeks.

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  12. how much will this make? I do not use that much “mayo” in the winter, don’t want to waste

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    • I would expect 2 eggs and 3/4 cup oil to yield about a cup. The vegan version calls for 1/2 cup soy milk and 1 cup oil, so approximately 1&1/2 cups mayo.

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  13. Jillee, just wondering about adding half the room temperature olive oil, then once that is emulsified, adding the other half with hot olive oil. This might cook the eggs without ruining the texture. I like the idea of cooking the eggs if possible. I’ll give it a try and let you know if it works well.

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  14. This is awesome! I have been looking for an alternative to store bought mayo.

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  15. Two minutes with the stick blender. If you do not have light TASTING olive oil, use a good canola oil, or any other for that matter. Strong tasting olive oil is too prevalent in mayo. I only always used 1 egg. The essentials are oil, egg and an acid, other ingredients are add ons. I (usually) vary my acidic between lemon juice, white wine or rice wine vinegar. Just a slight difference in the taste; I tried with malt , apple cider and plain vinegar. Again a matter of taste, all worth trying. I have not bought a jar of mayo in the past 40 years. Started doing it by hand, then blender, food processor and now with the stick blender which is the tops. Never had an incidence of food poisoning. I have done it for the past several years with my egg directly out of the fridge and have never had a miss.

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  16. There is a new balsamic vinegar on the market that is FABULOUS! This recipe may work well using balsamic as a substitute.

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  17. Would using EVOO be alright? Would that give the mayo a funny taste?

    Thanks!

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    • Hi Andrea! I haven’t tried it with EVOO but I’ve read in multiple places that the flavor is too strong. Really light olive oil is supposed to be the best thing to use.

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  18. Can I just omit the prepared ground mustard? Not a fan of it. Or possibly use dry mustard. I don’t want to use something that is already prepared and has preservatives in Homemade product.

    Thanks!

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    • See my reply above. I use dry mustard. You can also use an organic or high quality mustard. I have found some over the years that had no questionable ingredients. You could omit it but it won’t taste the same. It will taste “flat”.

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    • Thank you. Printed your recipe and using it tonight.

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  19. I might actually try this one. I love that these recipes use olive
    Oil. I have been trying to eat healthier and lower my cholesterol.

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  20. I like to add some chopped chives or (green) onion to mine… and salt and pepper.

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    • Oooo chives would be delicious! Great idea Marie!

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  22. For those concerned about raw eggs, you can buy powdered, reconstitute the required amount, and they work just as good :D

    I’ve also seen a mayo recipe with sardines instead of dairy and eggs, if those are a concern and you are not vegan, but I’ve never had a chance to try making it.

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    • You can also use Flax Seed as an egg substitute. I haven’t tried it yet but I may do so soon. :) I would also try the coconut milk in place of soy milk in the 2nd recipe. I avoid all things soy like the plague. lol

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  23. I make mayo like this every week. It is actually even easier if you have an immersion (stick) blender. My recipe is very similar except I use two yolks and one whole egg, dry mustard powder, and lemon juice instead of vinegar. You can also use whey which you can skim off of sour cream or plain yogurt instead of vinegar or lemon. These acids are the “preservative”. Whey mayo can last up to 2 weeks and the vinegar or lemon versions should be used in a week. I make mine in a 10oz canning jar with a wide mouth for my stick blender. The jar has measurements up the sides so I use that. 1 cup light olive oil in first, two yolks and one whole egg, 1Tbls lemon juice, 1/4 tsp mustard powder, and I add a little Morton’s Natures Seasons but salt and pepper would work. The trick with the stick blender is you have to push it to the bottom of the jar and start blending. As the mayo thickens you gradually pull up. Works very fast. Put on the lid and your done.

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    • Thanks for explaining that, Dawn. I’ve tried a couple times to make mayo and failed. I’m gonna give it another go with your stick blender tips :)

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    • Yes Dawn. It takes less than 1 minute with stick blender!!! :)

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    • I was going to say the same thing: a stick blender makes it WAY easier, and you can have mayo in about one minute! I had numerous failures with the blender, but with the stick blender it never fails.

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  24. Well I don’t care what you call eggs! I am just excited over a recipe that I can use.
    Being diagnosed with celtics and not eating sugar or diary I am thrilled with your recipes. It has now been 4 weeks since I have changed my eating habits and the first place I ran for recipes was your blog! Thank You for sharing!

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    • LOL – I was reading the comments out loud to a friend and we got to yours and cheered!

      Nothing like calling an egg a dairy product to get the Granola Gang in an uproar?

      I don’t care if you call an egg a dairy product or not….I just love mayo!!! Thinking maybe I’ll have to give this a try this weekend. As a diabetic I’m always looking for healthier ways to get to indulge in a little bit of the things I love, without all the added sugars and chemicals!

      I hope you’re feeling better!

      Since I began to cut out artificial and highly processed foods my blood sugars are much improved!

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  25. Going to try this today. I homeschool my granddaughter, and we always look for good home economics projects to try. She is making a cookbook out of the recipes that she has tried, so this will go in it. Thanks!!

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    • Diane, I love the idea of your granddaughter making a cookbook of recipes she’s made. What a great way to remember learning to cook. I might have to borrow your idea with daughter and my sons. We try to cook together regularly but this would serve as great journal too.

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  26. I make a mayo type dressing using Egg Beaters for safety. It works just great. My recipe is for Cesar Salad Dressing: (omit the anchovies and you have mayo) 1/4 cup. Egg Beaters , 1/4 cup. red wine vinegar, I/2 cup extra light olive oil, 1 tsp. prepared mustard, 1 lg. clove garlic, 1/2 can of anchovies with oil. Blend in blender until very creamy. Put in frig. for at leat 1 hour and it is a creamy mayo consistency. Attendum: I freeze the egg beaters in 1/4 cup amounts and keep in a baggy in freezer for further use. I also bag and freeze the anchovies also. You can use this recipe without the anchovies for mayo alone.

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  27. Might be interesting to experiment with a small amount of chia seeds for a thickener in the second recipe. Maybe with some of the almond milk since I avoid soy. And pasteurized eggs would be a choice for those concerned about the safety issues of raw eggs.

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    • Chia seeds are a really interesting idea Tracy! I’d love to hear your results if you try that.

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  28. Ehm…Jillee?
    Eggs are not dairy. They are an animal byproduct, but dairy is considered everything that is produced by a mammary gland, i.e. udders.
    Short of a platypus, I cannot think of any animal that lays eggs and produces milk at the same time ;-)
    The second one is simply a vegan recipe. (BTW, I believe that if you stir the second version over a double boiler, it might thicken more quickly? I may be wrong though…)

    That said, THANKS for the recipe, I’ll try it for my mom’s birthday brunch on Saturday!

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  29. I also try not to consume too much soy because of isoflavanoids, so what would be another good substitute for the soy and eggs?

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    • I plan to try it with almond milk. I am hoping it works. I know that soy milk thickens better when it calls for the milk to thicken in some way, so that might be the reason it was chosen here. Good luck!

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    • Like Diane said, almond milk might work. I feel like coconut milk might have the right consistency as well.

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  30. What if I want to follow the 1st recipe, but not use raw eggs. I’m pregnant, and I have aversions to the 2nd recipe, except for the soy milk.

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    • Google ways to pasteurize egg yolks. I have done it before, but I can’t remember what temp you have to bring them up to.

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    • You can buy pasteurized eggs in some grocery stores. I get mine at Sprouts, so maybe Trader Vic’s or others might have them.

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  31. How long does this last in the refrigerator??

    thanks!!!

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    • I’ve read varying opinions on this. Some people say if you use pasteurized or local eggs you can keep it for a while. But to be safe I would say about a week to 10 days at most.

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  32. Just wondering if I use pasteurized eggs, can I then use it for kids?

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    • yes pasturized eggs can be served to children and pregnant women in this recipe

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      • Thanks for your response Annamarie! I actually didn’t know that!

      • Thank you Annamarie, will then definitely try the recipe with pasteurized eggs :-)

  33. :) Eggs are not dairy. Milk and foods made from cow/goat milk are dairy, but not chicken eggs. :)

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    • They are not dairy per say, but are often clumped into that category when discussing the difference between a vegetarian and a vegan. They often say, A vegan cannot have dairy and they are including eggs.

      Jillee – I appreciate the *dairy free version. vegan mayo cost an arm and a leg!

      THANKS!

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      • actually vegans do not eat eggs because they are considered “meat” not dairy…yes in some instances

    • Thanks for pointing that out Kristine! I’ve updated the post title. Like Diane said below I feel like eggs tend to get lumped in with dairy products sometimes so I didn’t even think about it when I posted last night :-)

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      • I think they get lumped in when talking about vegan recipes because most people interpret that to mean no dairy as well as no meat but really I think it means no animal products, nothing coming from animals at all and that’s actually how I was interpreting your reason for taking out the eggs. Making it vegan mayo not dairy-less mayo and since the non vegan recipe doesn’t have dairy it’s the eggs that need to go to make it vegan. But I’m also not vegan so maybe the distinction has more significance or importance than I get. Either way thanks for the options Jillee.