Craig Claiborne

Mayonnaise

Preparation info
  • About

    1 cup

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    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Craig Claiborne’s Kitchen Primer
Craig Claiborne’s Kitchen Primer

By Craig Claiborne

Published 1969

  • About

Homemade mayonnaise tastes much better than any that is sold commercially. It is easy to make using a wire whisk, electric mixer, or rotary beater, but the steps outlined below should be followed closely.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg yolk (save white for another purpose)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  1. Place the yolk in a mixing bowl and add the salt, pepper, cayenne, and mustard.

  2. Add the vinegar or lemon juice and start beating with a wire whisk, rotary beater, or electric mixer. Do not stop beating until the mayonnaise is