#Making mayo with emulsion blender pro

Instead, we whisked the yolks at the slowest setting first and then slowly poured in the oil. Unlike the soup and smoothie tests, we didn’t add all the ingredients into the beaker at the same time. Thankfully, this amount alleviated the problem. We do suspect, though, that the results might have been better if we used a narrower blending container.Īt that point we decided to modify the recipe to include three egg yolks and 240ml oil. The blending wands simply aren’t made for such small volumes of ingredients. The remaining blenders barely reached the egg yolks and left us with a jumbled mixture. Only units with whisk attachments passed that initial test. Testing Recipeįor the mayo whisking test, we initially whisked together two egg yolks and 150ml oil in a 24-oz vessel using either the blending shaft or a whisk attachment, depending on the blender’s accessory set. If the blender doesn't create a uniform suspension of oil and egg yolks, it’ll probably have even more trouble with other sauces. It’s because mayonnaise is the easiest sauce to emulsify. You might wonder why we choose mayonnaise for this emulsifying test. Can such blenders really excel at making salad dressings as advertised? This test showed us the truth.įor those with the whisk attachment, the process of making mayonnaise helped us better understand their accessories in terms of efficiency and reliability. There are several hand-held blenders that do not come with a whisk attachment - a specialized tool for preparing emulsified sauces.

#Making mayo with emulsion blender pro

That’s why this test was designed - we wanted to identify the best blenders that are really a true pro at meal prep. Some may have difficulty powering through solid ingredients like raw nuts, while others will ruin your countertop by splattering sticky ingredients everywhere.

However, not all hand-held machines do the job well. Immersion blenders may be the most convenient tools when you’re making emulsified sauces. This test is part of How We Tested Our Immersion Blenders v1.0