Homemade Mayonnaise - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large egg, at room temperature
1/4 tsp. coarse salt
3/4 c. olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Put egg, salt and 3 tablespoons olive oil in blender.
Blend until mixture is light in color.
With blender on, pour in remaining olive oil in a slow, steady stream.
Stop pouring, only if the oil is not being absorbed.
If this occurs, blend without adding any more oil until oil is absorbed, then continue to add remaining oil.
Add lemon juice, blend briefly.
Adjust seasoning. Scrape into bowl.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Makes 3/4 cup.
Excellent and foolproof to make, this lasts for up to 1 week refrigerated.