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| Farm Eggs and Homemade Mayonnaise |
Fifteen years ago, our cheese plant was spanking new and I personally
delivered cellar-aged wheels of Boucher Blue throughout Chittenden County.
One of my stops was Cheese Outlet/Fresh Market on Pine
Street in Burlington – even when they didn’t make an order.
I joked that I barely broke even on those trips, because in
addition to any foodstuffs I’d never tried before, I would purchase two different
types of sandwiches and pick up 7Days, which wasn’t available in the St. Albans
area at the time.
Why two ‘wiches?
Because I would split them with my husband Dan and enjoy eating both
while reading the paper upside down – he can only read right side up.
I really miss those sandwich days. The driving?
Not so much.
This time of year, I find myself with a lot of ingredients in
the pantry and ample time to buff some rusty kitchen skills.
Homemade mayonnaise is THE secret sauce of the season. In bread
spreads, dressings, dips, and tartar sauce - it’s worth the extra effort.
If you can whip cream or make butter, you can do it, too.
Five minutes to make.
Three hours to wait. Remember
Cheese Outlet with some great sandwiches, and enjoy!
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| Homemade Mayonnaise |
Homemade Mayonnaise
Adapted from Food in
Jars
Makes about 1 Cup
3 Egg Yolks (room temperature)
½ TB Dijon Mustard
1 – 1 1/2 Cup Sunflower Oil (EVOO or Peanut Oil)
1 - 2 tsp. Lemon Juice
1 Pinch of Salt
Pepper
Optional: Pinch of Sugar
Place yolks in a blender or food processor fitted with a
blade.
Pulse for a few seconds, then add mustard and pulse again.
Begin incorporating oil drop by drop while the blender runs.
At the halfway mark, begin adding oil in a steady stream,
until you reach desired thickness.*
Incorporate salt, pepper, and/or a pinch of sugar to taste.
Cover dish and leave at room temperature for two hours.
Refrigerate for one hour.
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| Homemade Mayonnaise |
Your mayonnaise is ready.
*If your mayonnaise “breaks” into an oily mess, start the
process over with another yolk, adding the broken mixture drop by drop.
