Introducing Smoky Maple Bacon Mayonnaise - the plant-based edition! A little bit smoky with a hint of maple, this mayonnaise transforms your everyday tomato sandwich into a Smoky Maple Bacon Mayo and Tomato Sandwich.
It'll work equal wonders replacing plain mayo in a potato salad - hit it out of the vegan bacon ballpark by topping your smoky bacon potato salad with some Vegan Bacon Bits
This mayo would also be the perfect foil for some french fries, or atop a baked potato...
Of course, there's no actual bacon in this recipe - we're using liquid smoke along with smoked paprika to replace the traditional bacon flavour. This is a winning combination that we also use in our popular Vegan Bacon Bits recipe.
This recipe uses an immersion (hand) blender and the whole process takes about 5 minutes. If you've never made mayonnaise, let me reassure you that it's probably easier than you think. Check out the cheater method if you don't have an immersion blender.
Ingredients
With Liquid Smoke, a little bit goes a long way!
What is liquid smoke?
Liquid smoke is made by “running smoke from a burning wood through a condenser and collecting the droplets that contain the smoke.”
What does it taste like?
It tastes smoky, of course! But the flavour will depend on the type of wood that’s used. Common flavours are hickory, mesquite, and pecan.
Where can I buy liquid smoke?
You can find liquid smoke in the condiment section of most well-stocked grocery stores.
How do I use It in cooking?
Try it in chili, stir fries, marinades, and condiments like this mayonnaise recipe. Or use it wherever you want to add a grilled or charcoal element to a dish.
is liquid smoke vegan?
Yes! Many brands contain only water and smoke. The smoke comes from burning wood.
Using an immersion blender to make mayonnaise
I used an immersion blender, also known as a hand blender, for this recipe. The speed of the blades, in combination with the tall slender shape of the jar, helps the mayonnaise blend (emulsify). If you don't have an immersion blender, you can follow the recipe for our Simple Vegan Mayonnaise, which we made in a regular jug blender. This method works as well, but it's a bit trickier to get it right.
Visual Overview: Making Smoky Maple Bacon Mayonnaise
Notes:
- This recipe uses an immersion (hand) blender. If you have a jug blender, you can follow the instructions in our Simple Vegan Mayonnaise with Aquafaba recipe.
In a tall narrow container, add 6 tablespoons of oil, the aquafaba, mustard, lemon juice, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, maple syrup, and salt.
Making Smoky Maple Bacon Mayonnaise
Blend for about 45 seconds until all ingredients are combined.
Making Smoky Maple Bacon Mayonnaise
Pour in about a teaspoon of oil and blend for about 20 seconds. Repeat about 5-6 times until you can see the mayonnaise getting thicker.
Smoky Maple Bacon Mayonnaise in a tall measuring cup
When it's thicker you can increase the amount that you pour in each time to about a tablespoon. Continue adding oil and blending after each addition until all of the oil is incorporated and the mayonnaise is thick.
Smoky Maple Bacon Mayonnaise - Vegan
Taste the mayonnaise. If all of the flavours need a lift add a pinch more salt and stir. If you think it needs more smoky flavour, add the liquid smoke a drop at a time.
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Smoky Maple Bacon Mayonnaise - (Vegan)
Ingredients
Immersion Blender Method
- 1 cup neutral-flavoured oil (we used Sunflower oil)
- 6 tablespoons aquafaba (this is the liquid from canned/cooked beans, such as chickpeas). This is the egg replacer in the recipe.
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke If you haven't used liquid smoke before, considering adding 1/4 teaspoon first and then adding more.
- pinch salt
Cheater Method
- 1 cup commercial mayonnaise of choice
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke If you haven't used liquid smoke before, considering adding 1/4 teaspoon first and then adding more.
- pinch salt
Instructions
Immersion Blender Method
- In a tall, narrow container, add the aquafaba, 6 tablespoons of the oil, and the remaining ingredients. Using an immersion blender, blend for about 45 seconds until the ingredients are blended and bubbly.
- Add a teaspoon of oil and blend again for about 20 seconds, until incorporated.
- Repeat adding a teaspoon at a time and blending until the mayonnaise starts to thicken. Once thickened, you can add more oil at once - about a tablespoon. You can gradually add more each time until all of the oil is incorporated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. If all the flavours need a lift, add a pinch of salt and stir in. If you want to make the mayo more smoky, add liquid smoke a drop at a time.
Cheater Method
- Put all ingredients together in a small bowl and mix until well-combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. If all the flavours need a lift, add a pinch of salt and stir in. If you want to make the mayo more smoky, add liquid smoke a drop at a time