Bacon Fat Mayonnaise Recipe | Cook the Book

Updated August 12, 2020

When you decide that you are going to write an entire book devoted to bacon, it's pretty much a given that the recipes are going to be good. Ari Weinzweig has filled Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon with some truly wonderful baconcentric recipes, but this recipe for Bacon Fat Mayonnaise is pure genius.

By whipping up some rendered bacon fat with egg yolks, lemon, some mustard, salt, and pepper, you have made what is essentially a spreadable BLT. Once you have a jar of this stuff in your fridge, the possibilities are endless. Can you imagine the deviled eggs that this stuff would make? Or what about a bacon-tinged chicken salad or even a humble fried egg on a roll? I told you: genius. This recipe also caters to all of the lazy bacon eaters out there who love bacon but are hesitant to dirty a pan every time a craving strikes.

Recipe Details

Bacon Fat Mayonnaise Recipe | Cook the Book

Prep 35 mins

Total 35 mins

Serves 16 servings

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

5 egg yolks
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
7 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/4 cups rendered bacon fat
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Freshly ground Tellicherry black pepper to taste

Directions

Chill the ingredients and utensils (including your mixing bowl) down to about 40°F. Don't skip this step or the mayonnaise may break.
Put the egg yolks, mustard, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the into a blender or mixing bowl. Beat on high for 2 minutes, until well blended.
Add the bacon fat (no need to add gradually if everything is properly chilled), continuing to beat until the mixture is thick. Depending on how thick and rich you like your mayonnaise you may or may not need the entire amount of fat.
Slowly blend in the remaining lemon juice, sea salt and pepper, whipping it pretty much continuously throughout. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
The mayonnaise keeps for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
172	Calories
18g	Fat
0g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 16
Amount per serving
Calories	172
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 7g	34%
Cholesterol 85mg	28%
Sodium 145mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 11mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 27mg	1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.