Halifax Donair Howto

Donair Meat, Donair Sauce & Assembly

Ingredients:

1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground oregano
1 tsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 pound ground beef

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F (175C). In a cup or small bowl, mix the salt, oregano, flour, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.

Place ground beef in a large bowl, and use your hands to blend in the spice mixture. If you want the smooth texture of meat that you see in a real Donair shop, you must do this in a steel mixing bowl and on a sturdy surface. Pick up the meat, and throw it down with force about 20 times, kneading it after each throw. This also helps the meat hold together better when you slice it. (You can also use a food processor or sturdy stand mixer)

Form the meat into a loaf, and place it on a broiler pan. If you do not have one, a baking sheet will do.

Bake 1hr 15min in preheated oven, turning the loaf over about half way through. This will ensure even cooking. Refrigerate the meat overnight before slicing.

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Donair Sauce

Ingredients:

2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Directions:

Stir the milk and garlic powder together. Add vinegar then stir the sauce for a couple of minutes in order for the vinegar and milk to mix properly. Leave it sit for a few minutes then refrigerate. The Donair sauce will last a few weeks in the refrigerator and I find that it is best served cold.

Doubles easily by using the whole can of condensed milk and doubling the other ingredients.

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Assembling your Donair

For a Halifax-style Donair:

4oz thinly sliced Donair meat
Chopped fresh tomato
Chopped fresh or sautéed onions
Donair sauce
Pita bread

For a Pizza-Donair, add:

Shredded mozzarella cheese
Shredded iceberg lettuce
Sliced pepperoni
Small pre-cooked pizza shell (instead of pita)

Halifax-style Donair: Add sliced Donair meat to a hot pan with a touch of oil and stir fry it until it is hot. Steam pita by placing it on the heating meat. Once warmed, place meat on pita, top with sauce, onions and tomatoes. Roll it up and enjoy with lots of napkins.

Pizza Donair: Heat Donair meat and pepperoni in a pan. Place meats on a small pre-cooked pizza shell. Add shredded cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and starting to brown. Add lettuce, onions, sauce and tomatoes. Roll and enjoy with lots of napkins on hand.