Here’s a simple carnivore-friendly mayonnaise recipe—rich, creamy, and made with only animal-based ingredients (no seed oils, no plants):
🥩 Carnivore Mayonnaise Recipe
Ingredients
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2 large egg yolks (preferably pasture-raised)
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1 cup liquid animal fat (beef tallow, melted duck fat, bacon grease, or ghee) – cooled but still pourable
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1 tsp apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice (optional, but adds tang; omit if you want strict zero-plant)
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½ tsp salt (use mineral-rich sea salt)
Optional for flavor:
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A pinch of white pepper
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½ tsp Dijon mustard (not strict carnivore, but helps emulsify)
Instructions
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In a bowl or blender, whisk the egg yolks until smooth.
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Slowly drizzle in the melted fat, just a few drops at a time, while blending/whisking continuously. This helps the emulsion form.
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As it thickens, keep pouring in the fat in a thin, steady stream until fully incorporated.
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Add salt (and vinegar/lemon if using). Blend again until creamy.
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Transfer to a clean jar and refrigerate.
Storage:
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Keeps up to 5 days in the fridge.
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Best made in small batches for freshness.
💡 Tips:
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If it splits (curdles), don’t panic—just start with another yolk in a clean bowl and slowly whisk the broken mayo back in.
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For a whipped texture, use duck fat or bacon fat. For a smoother, buttery taste, use ghee or beef tallow.
