JUST MAYO RECIPES

Steps:

• If you have a large food processor, use the smaller bowl attachment that came with your processor so that the bowl is not too large for the amount of mayonnaise this recipe makes. Not using the smaller bowl can prevent the mayonnaise from emulsifying since the mixture will not have enough contact with the blade.
• If you do not the smaller bowl attachment, making the mayonnaise with an immersion blender or by hand are alternatives. Or simply make a larger batch and double the recipe and use the standard bowl attachment.
• Add egg to the small bowl of a food processor and process for 20 seconds. Add the mustard, vinegar, and salt. Process for another 20 seconds.
• Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl, turn the food processor on then begin to slowly add the oil in tiny drops until about a quarter of the oil has been added (this is critical for proper emulsification).
• When you notice that the mixture is beginning to thicken and emulsify, you can be a little less strict. With the processor on, continue to add it slowly, but increase to a very thin stream instead of drops of oil.
• When all of the oil has been added, scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl and process for an extra 10 seconds. Taste mayonnaise for seasoning then add salt, lemon juice or extra vinegar to taste.
• Note, if the mayo seems too thin, slowly stream in more oil with the processor running until thick.

Steps:

• Thickening and pasteurizing the egg yolks: 1. Assemble a bain-marie, a gentle double boiler where only the steam touches the bowl to be heated, not the boiling water. An ordinary kettle is needed along with a bowl of steel without a heat isolating material. If the bowl is wider than the kettle then it may rest on it easier. 2. In the bowl whisk together the yolks, water and vinegar. You may also use any ingredient sour enough instead of white wine vinegar, such as lemon or lime juice or verjus. 3. When the water in the kettle brings to a boil lower the heat to medium and lay the bowl over the kettle. 4. Keep the mix in motion so it won't curdle and whisk it once in a while. It will pasteurize once it reaches about 70-80°C, though you'll notice that it has happened once it starts to thicken considerably. It will only take a few minutes. 5. Remove the bowl from the heat and allow it to cool down to the same temperature as the oil.
• Adding the oil and seasonings: 1. Ensure the beginning of emulsion by adding very little oil at first, in batches of one teaspoon. Whisk the mix as even as possible in between. Once the mix starts to thicken still and resembles a mayonnaise the oil may be added more at a time (but even then just slightly). The more oil you add, the thicker it becomes. 2. Freely season the mayonnaise as you want or use it as a base for the other sauces. Put the mayonnaise in an airtight container. Homemade mayonnaise keeps for about a week.