Homemade Mayonnaise

The science of mayonnaise is fairly complex and unusual, but if you follow the correct procedure it will work every time.

A cookbook recipe exclusively for ATK Essential members from The Ultimate Burger

YIELD 12 (Makes 3/4 cup)

TIME 10 minutes

Homemade Mayonnaise photo
The Ultimate BurgerA cookbook recipe exclusively for ATK Essential members from The Ultimate Burger

Gather Your Ingredients

Key Equipment

Key Equipment - Food Processors

Before You Begin

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This recipe contains raw or undercooked eggs, which comes with inherent risks. To learn more about food safety, check out this guide.

Instructions

1.

In food processor, combine yolks, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until combined, about 10 seconds. With machine running, gradually add oil in slow steady stream (process should take about 30 seconds); scrape down sides of bowl with rubber spatula and process 5 seconds longer. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

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