How Many Cups of Mayo are in a Gallon?
Making large batches of homemade mayonnaise for a party or big family gathering? Wondering how many cups of mayo you'll get from one gallon of oil? When cooking and baking in bulk, it helps to know just how much yield you can expect from big batch recipes.
There are 128 Cups of Mayo in a Gallon
The standard yield for mayonnaise is that 1 cup of vegetable oil makes around 1 cup of finished mayo. Since there are 128 fluid ounces in a gallon, and 1 cup equals 8 ounces, this means there are 128 cups in a gallon.
Therefore, if you start with 1 gallon of oil for making homemade mayonnaise, you can expect a yield of about 128 cups of mayo once it's finished emulsifying and thickening up.
Oil Amount Impacts Yield
Keep in mind the 128 cups is based on using exactly 1 gallon or 128 ounces of oil. If your recipe calls for slightly less oil than a full gallon, your yield will be a bit lower. For example:
- 120 oz oil = approx. 120 cups mayo
- 100 oz oil = approx. 100 cups mayo
- 80 oz oil = approx. 80 cups mayo
Check your specific recipe to see how much total oil it uses. Just keep in mind 1 cup of oil makes about 1 cup of finished mayonnaise.
Making Mayo from Dry Mixes
If you use a premade mayo mix rather than making it from scratch, the yield math changes. Dry mix yields vary by brand. For example:
- Knorr mayo mix - 16oz oil + packet makes ~24 cups
- Hellman's mayo mix - 16oz oil + packet makes ~16 cups
- Duke's mayo mix - 18oz oil + packet makes ~24 cups
Read the directions on your specific mayo mix for exact yield amounts. Don't assume 1 cup oil to 1 cup mayo ratio with premade mixes.
Tips for Making Large Batches of Mayo
Here are some helpful tips for successfully making big batches of homemade mayonnaise using a gallon or more of oil:
Use a Powerful Blender
Emulsifying all that oil into a thick, creamy mayo takes some power. Use a heavy-duty blender, food processor, or stick blender with a strong motor to mix up large batches.
Work in Smaller Batches
Trying to emulsify a gallon of oil all at once is hard on small appliances. For best results, work in smaller batches of 2-4 cups oil at a time. Mix each batch, transfer to a large bowl, then continue.
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