Keto Staple Series: Mayonnaise!
There are certain items you’ll find in any self-respecting keto-er’s pantry; one of which is mayonnaise. Mayonnaise is a favorite for its tangy flavor and creamy consistency. It’s cheap, versatile and available in probably every store you can think of. Everyone loves mayonnaise!
When you’re on a ketogenic diet, mayo is a helpful way to eat more fat. It sits at around 10 grams of fat per tablespoon and best of all, it’s usually low carb! Take care to find brands that don’t add sugar and you can find 0-1 grams of carbs per serving, easily. You never know when added sugars and carbs may sneak into a jar of mayonnaise. Reading labels is always important!
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The downside to mayo is that it’s usually made with soybean oil. Soybean oil is a partially hydrogenated oil, a trans fat, and can be found in most processed foods in supermarket aisles. It’s cheap to produce, so many companies resort to it before the more expensive oils like coconut or even butter. Trans fats have been linked to heart disease, cancer, diabetes, reduced immune function and other health concerns.
We’ve been buying mayo without soybean oil for years, opting for canola, or a better oil when possible. You can now find mayonnaise on the shelves which advertises the fact that it is made with better oil. Olive oil mayonnaise, for example, is getting to be trendy and a much healthier oil/mayo option. However, it is definitely more expensive to buy these “healthy” mayonnaise. The price also adds up when you are using mayo frequently in your keto recipes. We concluded, based on grocery bills, that it’s just better to make your own. Here’s how incredibly easy it is:
All of the ingredients, except the oil, is added to a food processor or blender. If you are using a blender, you want to make sure that the ingredients reach the blades of the blender. If your blender is large, you may need to double the recipe in order for the mayo to be properly blended. Puree the ingredients to get a nice, evenly blended mix.
With the blender or food processor running, the oil is slowly streamed into the mix. When you add the oil slowly, you create an emulsion which means the oil molecules get trapped inside the egg yolk mixture, making a fluffy mayonnaise. If you add the oil too quickly, the mayo may “break” which means the molecules did not get incorporated well, causing the oil to separate from the yolk mix. Go slow, and you will have a successful, smooth, low carb mayonnaise! Watch our video to see how easy it really is!
If you do not have avocado oil on hand, olive oil or even coconut oil will work as well. Just remember that whatever kind of oil you use, your keto mayonnaise will take on the flavor of the oil. That means you can make all kinds of new, tasty, zero carb mayonnaise just by switching one ingredient! Isn’t making your own condiments fun? Enjoy!
Servings: cup |
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 cups avocado oil
- Add the egg yolk, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, sea salt, paprika and garlic powder into a food processor and blend for about a minute.
- Then, while still blending, pour in about a tablespoon of avocado oil through the opening at a time. Wait a few seconds between pours for the avocado oil to emulsify.
- Once emusified and looking like mayonnaise, trasnfer to a clean, dry mason jar and refrigerate. Keep for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
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I made this today and it turned out really sour/tart. I think its too much ACV and lemon juice. Also it never got thick like mayo – was runny like a aioli salad dressing. Anyone else have these problems? I’m going to look for another recipe to try…
Did you pour the oil is very slowly? Pouring too quickly can affect the consistency of homemade mayo recipes.
I did… it did firm up after refrigerating it but the sour taste from the ACV is just too pungent (and i love vinegar and all things sour). Perhaps the recipe is supposed to be 3 teaspoons of ACV? I might make it again and completely leave out the ACV…
Hmm, maybe ACV is a bit too pungent in general. Try halving it or using regular white vinegar, that may help.
Hi 🙂 at what speed should i set my food processor at?
Thanks
We did it at a high speed and made sure to add in the oil very, very slowly.
Mine stayed more liquid. I blended it forever in my food processor. Any idea why it didn’t get thicker.
You probably added the oil too quickly. Make sure each addition has a chance to emulsify before adding any more 🙂
Thank you for your response. I need to channel my patience a little more when cooking ?
Would olive oil work for this recipe?
I think so! It’ll have a slight hint of olive though, some people don’t like that too much. Avocado oil is pretty much tasteless 🙂
I can’t use ACV. Would another vinegar work just as well?
Sure, white vinegar will work as well.
guuuuuurl my qn is what do you eat this with?
Anything you want! We love using it in tuna salad, chicken salads, in low carb wraps, as a base for other sauces. The possibilities are endless!
I really want to try this recipe but I’m worried about the raw egg yolk part. We get unpasteurized eggs from a local farm. Is there any way to heat this up to make it food safe? Thanks!
You can pasteurize your eggs if you like! Just drop them in boiling water for a few seconds to kill off any bacteria that might be on the egg shells.
Hi. It looks good! How long will this recipe keep in the fridge.
I would say about 2 weeks, but could be longer though!
I’m curious why this is only good for up to 2 weeks and regular mayo can last for months in the refrigerator.
Homemade mayo is made without preservatives and often we are less careful than industrial canning companies when it comes to sanitizing the jars. If yours lasts longer than 2 weeks, feel free to continue using it! The 2 weeks is more like a guideline than an expiration date.