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How To Make Mayonnaise

By Danilo Alfaro, About.com

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Add A Drop or Two of Vinegar or Lemon Juice

Add A Drop or Two of Vinegar or Lemon Juice

Add A Drop or Two of Vinegar or Lemon Juice

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Beat The Yolk of One Egg

The acid in the vinegar or lemon juice will help make your emulsion more stable. Keep whisking as you add a couple of drops of plain white wine vinegar or lemon juice.

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