Homemade Mayonnaise

Description: When you're out of mayonnaise, blend a batch of this Homemade Mayonnaise in under 1 minute. Because of the raw egg, this is not recommended for very young children or elderly persons, although washing the egg shell reduces the chance for contamination.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole egg
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons distilled vinegar (clear)
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 dash paprika (optional)

Steps:

1. Serving size is 1 tablespoon. Recipe makes 1-1/4 cups mayonnaise.
2. Wash the outside of the egg shell with soap and water.
3. Rinse and dry.
4. In blender, add egg, dry mustard, vinegar, (optional paprika) and 1/4 cup oil.
5. Turn on low for 1-2 minutes.
6. Turn blender off, and scrape sides if necessary.
7. Turn blender on, and while it is running, slowly add the remaining 3/4 cups oil.
8. Blend until the consistency of mayonnaise.
9. Refrigerate in non-reactive container.
10. FOR VARIATION: Add 1/4-1/2 tsp of your desired seasoning, such as, basil, tarragon, or parsley.