In the realm of Canadian cuisine, Donair Sauce stands out as a delectable and versatile condiment, adding a burst of sweet-garlicky flavor to the iconic New Brunswick Donairs. This rich and creamy sauce has gained widespread popularity, extending beyond its provincial origins to become a beloved addition to various dishes.
This article presents a collection of carefully curated Donair Sauce recipes, catering to diverse preferences and culinary skill levels. The recipes included range from the classic Donair Sauce, prepared with condensed milk and garlic powder, to a tangier variation featuring lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. For those seeking a vegan alternative, there's a plant-based Donair Sauce made with coconut condensed milk and cashew butter. Additionally, a gluten-free Donair Sauce option is available, ensuring that everyone can indulge in this flavorful delight.
With step-by-step instructions and a comprehensive ingredient list for each recipe, this article is an invaluable resource for home cooks seeking to recreate the magic of Donair Sauce in their own kitchens. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, these recipes offer a foolproof guide to crafting this delectable sauce that will elevate your culinary creations to new heights.
DONAIR SAUCE
Provided by Michelle Dunster - dishesanddustbunnies.com
Categories Sauce
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Stir together all ingredients until thick. You might find that stirring it with a fork works best or you can use a stand mixer or electric mixer.
- You can use this right away but it tastes the best if it sits overnight in the fridge.
- Use as a topping for East Coast Canadian Halifax Donairs or garlic fingers!
MARITIME DONAIR SAUCE
Donair sauce done just like in Atlantic Canada. Long live Greco!
Provided by MATHIEUDAIGLE
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Whisk together milk, vinegar, and garlic powder in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 43.2 mg, Sugar 18.6 g
DASH'S DONAIR
For the true donair fan. This recipe is tried and tested. If you enjoy Halifax donairs, then you'll love this recipe. When making this recipe, use only the finest spices available; they make a huge difference.
Provided by DASHRIPROCK
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Gyro Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a cup or small bowl, mix together the salt, oregano, flour, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Place the 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.
- 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 for 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, turning the loaf over about half way through. This will ensure even cooking. Serve, or allow the meat to chill before slicing and reheating.
- To make the donair sauce, mix together the evaporated milk, sugar and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the white vinegar, adding 1 teaspoon at a time, until thickened to your desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 98.4 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 747.7 mg, Sugar 47.5 g
DONAIR SAUCE FOR NEW BRUNSWICK DONAIRS
Make and share this Donair Sauce for New Brunswick Donairs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef burnt toast
Categories Sauces
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Beat the cold canned milk together with the granulated sugar.
- While continuing to beat. slowly add the vinegar to the milk mixture.
- Mixture should be fluffy.
- Mix in the garlic salt.
- Serve with New Brunswick Donairs.
- May store for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 6.5, Sodium 24.4, Carbohydrate 22.9, Sugar 22.9, Protein 1.5
MARITIME DONAIR SAUCE
The easiest recipe for homemade Maritime donair sauce - just like Greco! With only 4 ingredients and almost no hands on work, this is about as easy as it gets.
Provided by Lauren
Categories Appetizer
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients with a hand whisk or stand mixer until the sauce has thickened to your desired texture.
- Although it can be served immediately, it's best after sitting overnight for the flavours to combine fully.
DONAIR
Donairs are a delicacy prevalent in the Canadian east coast, and certainly centered on the City of Halifax, they are very simple to prepare and very delicious. Make a double batch of the meatloaf, and freeze the second loaf for later, in fact the second loaf will be better! When cold you can slice it thinner and fry up the slices in the frying pan as you need them.
Provided by SABMAN
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Gyro Recipes
Time 4h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, cayenne pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and salt. Press into an 8x8 inch square baking dish, or casserole dish.
- Bake for 2 hours in the preheated oven, until cooked through. Set aside to cool for at least 1/2 hour, the meat will slice even better if it is actually chilled completely.
- To make the sauce, combine the evaporated milk, sugar and vinegar in a jar with a lid, and shake well to blend. Set aside to thicken.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and slice off thin slices of the meat loaf. Fry the slices briefly in the hot skillet, until browned on each side. Remove from the skillet, and keep warm. Flick a little water onto the hot skillet, and brown the pita breads a little on each side to soften.
- Load up one side of pitas with meat slices, tomatoes and onion. Spoon sauce over the filling, and fold pitas in half, then towards the center. Voila, you're eating!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.4 calories, Carbohydrate 67.4 g, Cholesterol 70.1 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 659.4 mg, Sugar 28.4 g
DONAIR SAUCE
This recipe is from "All Things Donair". Not mine, just wanted to post it here for keeping. It is an adapted recipe from King of Donair on Halifax's Pizza Corner. Note: Cooking time is setting time
Provided by puh-leas-no-coconut
Categories Sauces
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 1/2 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir canned milk, sugar and garlic powder until sugar is dissolved.
- Add vinegar and continue mixing. The quicker you add the vinegar and the less you mix (I usually give the spoon 3 or 4 turns around the bowl), the thicker the sauce will be.
- Let sauce sit for at least one hour in refrigerator before using. Eventually (hours to days later), the sauce may start to separate. DO NOT STIR IT. Simply skim the thick sauce off the top. It tastes fine, despite the appearance that all the vinegar has seeped out of it.
- You should be able to get thick sauce simply by following the instructions in the top recipe. I can get mine a bit thicker than yogurt. Occasionally, I blow it and stir too much and the sauce gets thin again. If your sauce is not thick enough (I like spoons to stand up in it) follow the Ultra-Thick Donair Sauce Recipe I have posted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.9, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 22.9, Carbohydrate 19, Sugar 16.7, Protein 1.5
THE ORIGINAL DONAIR FROM THE EAST COAST OF CANADA
In the early 70's, a Greek restaurateur in the city of Halifax introduced the Donair. Within a few short years, virtually all pizzerias had added their version of the dish to their menus. Not to be confused with gyros, the Donair has a vastly different flavor. Originally the dish was made with ground lamb, but this proved too costly and ground beef was later substituted. Technically, this resulted in an aberration of sorts, as the final product was not what the originator had intended. What resulted, however, is the legendary East Coast Donair.
Provided by Del
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Gyro Recipes
Time 9h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, thoroughly mix together the ground beef, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Pack the spiced meat into a thick loaf shape, cover, and let rest in the refrigerator overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the meat loaf onto a baking sheet, and bake for 1 hour, flipping the loaf over halfway through cooking. Allow the meat loaf to cool so it holds together for slicing.
- Mix together the evaporated milk and white sugar in a bowl, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, and then add the vinegar by teaspoons, mixing together after each addition, to taste. Refrigerate the sauce until serving.
- Slice the meat loaf into 1/4-inch thick slices, and brown the slices in a skillet over medium heat until both sides are brown and crisp, about 5 minutes per side.
- Sprinkle the pita bread rounds with a little water, and press each onto a heated skillet to warm up.
- To serve, place several slices of meat into a warmed pita bread, and spoon about 2 tablespoons of sauce over the meat. Roll the pita bread into a cone shape, wrap in aluminum foil to keep the sauce from dripping out, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 813.6 mg, Sugar 23.5 g
LEBANESE DONAIR
This is a Lebanese donair recipe, a traditional dish made with seasoned meat and tahini sauce that's enjoyed in many parts of the Middle East.
Provided by ROSE90
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Middle Eastern Lebanese
Time 5h20m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Place the sliced beef into a flat, ovenproof dish. Stir the red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, lemon juice, allspice, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, salt, tomatoes and garlic together in a bowl until well blended. Pour over the beef, turning slices to coat evenly. Cover, and refrigerate 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Remove the cover from the dish with the beef, and cook in preheated oven until the meat is no longer pink, about 50 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, make the parsley sauce by mixing the parsley, sweet onion, and 1/2 cup olive oil together in a bowl. Place the tomatoes in a bowl, and set aside until needed.
- Make the tahini sauce by mixing the garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and water together in a bowl. Season to taste with salt.
- To serve, place the pita bread rounds on serving plates. Spoon some of the meat mixture down the center of each pita round. Top with the parsley mix, tomatoes, and tahini sauce. Roll up the sides of the pita bread around the filling, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 989.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 128.5 mg, Fat 64.7 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 57.5 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 470.7 mg, Sugar 6 g
NEW BRUNSWICK DONAIRS
This is a recipe given to me by a co-worker. It mimics very well the donairs that are served in this part of the country. I like this recipe because it doesn't have a lot of preservatives in it. I usually use lean hamburger when I make it. I serve it with the Donair Sauce receipe that I have also posted.
Provided by Chef burnt toast
Categories Meat
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blend all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Shape in a log.
- Bake at 350oF for 1 hour or until done.
- Serve by slicing meat, and placing on a heated pita bread with Donair Sauce and your choice of vegetables such as diced tomatoes, onions, or lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.5, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 76.1, Sodium 366.1, Carbohydrate 0.4, Fiber 0.1, Protein 23.5
SUPER THICK DONAIR SAUCE
Make and share this Super Thick Donair Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rebecca Becker
Categories Sauces
Time 5m
Yield 2 cups, 6-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix milk and garlic powder. Blend in vinegar well.
- Chill.
- Serve on top of donair.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 22.5, Sodium 85.3, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 36.1, Protein 5.3
NOVA SCOTIA STYLE DONAIR
If you've ever been to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, hopefully you had the chance to try a donair. This is the recipe used to make those donairs in some places in town. Remember to knead that meat until it's almost a paste!
Provided by Bryan & Jenni
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Ground
Time 9h10m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a large baking pan with sides.
- Place beef, lamb, flour, salt, oregano, dry mustard, 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chile pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning in a bowl; knead all ingredients together with your hands until mixture is like a paste, about 10 minutes. Roll the meat mixture into a large loaf shape, and place into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from oven; place meat on a drip rack until completely cool to allow juices and fat to drain. Refrigerate meat for 6 hours or overnight.
- Stir evaporated milk, sugar, and 2 teaspoons garlic powder together in a small bowl; gradually stir in vinegar just until mixture thickens.
- Slice donair meat into strips about 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thick. Fry meat strips in single-sandwich batches in a skillet over medium-high heat until meat begins to crisp at the edges; remove from pan. Quickly rub 1 pita round lightly with water; fry pita in same frying pan, turning once, just until warm, about 1 minute.
- Spread pita with about 1/2 tablespoons of sauce mixture, top with donair meat, and garnish with onion, tomato, and more sauce; repeat with remaining meat and pita.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 103.3 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1003.8 mg, Sugar 14.6 g
Tips:
- To make a smooth and creamy sauce, blend the sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor until well combined.
- If you don't have a blender or food processor, you can whisk the ingredients together in a bowl until smooth.
- If you like a thinner sauce, add a little more milk or water until you reach the desired consistency.
- If you like a thicker sauce, simmer it over low heat for a few minutes until it thickens.
- Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- For a more flavorful sauce, add a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce or garlic powder.
- Serve the sauce warm or cold, depending on your preference.
Conclusion:
Donair sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is especially popular in New Brunswick, Canada, where it is often served on donairs, a type of sandwich made with shaved meat, onions, and tomatoes. Donair sauce can also be used as a dipping sauce for fries, chicken fingers, or vegetables. It is a flavorful and easy-to-make sauce that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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