JD12377 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 If my mayo isn't creamy... N tastes odd.. How can I correct this? Used 1 egg, dry mustard, olive oil, lemon juice and salt.. Only thing I can think of is my blender on slow speed is too fast and the oil drizzle was not slow enough.. But the taste also? How do I salvage this mayo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xandra Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Check your bottle of olive oil. If it doesn't say "Extra light tasting olive oil" on it, it's going to taste like strong olive oil. The emulsion needs to start with a small amount of oil and then incorporate the oil at a rate that maintains the emulsion to a pudding-like consistency. Too much at once and you will end up with a runny mix suitable for ranch dressing. If you can't get it right with a regular blender, consider getting a cheap immersion blender. Those seem to have a higher rate of success overall. The key is to use a container that fits tightly to the blender so there isn't so much oil at the bottom when the emulsion is starting to form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD12377 Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 Thanks bunches. Yeah it's not extra light. I will be sure to pick that up later. Also does the taste different whether I use apple cider vinegar or lemon juice? I definitely am getting an immersion blender!! I made egg salad with my mayo fail so all good with salvaging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jent103 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 The taste is definitely different. Personally I love the taste of mayo with apple cider vinegar. I grew up in a Miracle Whip house, not a mayo house, and it reminds me a little of that tang! But they're both good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjosey77 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Also make sure that the eggs and lemon juice is at room temp. Very important step. Don't skip it. And I agree, get the blender it is easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xandra Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 My favorite flavor for mayo is lime juice with a splash of apple cider vinegar. I was a Miracle Whip girl, too, and like the tangy flavors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinkse21 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I am going to have to use the vinegar next time! I am not a lemon fan and only use juice from half a lemon then pretty much throw the other half away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trezkholl0806 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 The taste is definitely different. Personally I love the taste of mayo with apple cider vinegar. I grew up in a Miracle Whip house, not a mayo house, and it reminds me a little of that tang! But they're both good. good to know! I grew up in a Miracle Whip household too I hate mayo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trezkholl0806 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 The first time I made the mayo, I used my blender and the consistency was perfect, but it was SO messy! The mayo was shooting out of the space where I was having to pour the olive oil in... Last time I used the food processor, while the consistency was still pretty good, it was less messy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlaccini Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Personally I find the ACV too tangy, and the lemon too lemony. So mine is a mixture of both. Sqeeze half a lemon, and add a sprinkle of ACV. I found this was the best balance. Not too tangy, but a hint of citrus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn B Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Immersion blender! Had multiple fails with mayo until the issue of type of blender was brought up. Went out and bought one, Also converted to avacado oil. Have not gone wrong w any batches since purchase of immersion blender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Griffiths Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Immersion blender all the way here too. No failures *touch wood* & the egg can come straight from the fridge too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysabell Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I moved from being an oil drizzler to all in one method and it works really well and it is so quick. Worth a try if struggling with the drizzle oil method. http://sallyww.wordpress.com/2013/07/28/speedy-mayo-aka-woollynaise-recipe/ is where I got the original recipe from but I tend to just make it up as I go along now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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