NOVA SCOTIA STYLE DONAIR

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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

4 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground lamb
5 teaspoons all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons salt
5 teaspoons dried oregano
2 ½ teaspoons dry mustard
2 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
2 ½ teaspoons cracked black pepper
2 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons crushed dried chile pepper
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons white vinegar, or as needed
15 pita bread rounds
2 tomatoes, chopped, or more to taste
1 onion, chopped

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

Khalid Kasim
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I will definitely be making this again.


Saif Saifii
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This is the best donair recipe I've ever tried.


Ace Levanda
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I highly recommend this recipe! It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


MohsinTanoli
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This recipe is a must-try for any donair lover.


Azeemali ali
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the perfect way to satisfy my donair craving.


Philip tamanui Houia
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Bustan Yasir
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Muwanguzi Julius
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Nishat Anjum
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I've tried other donair recipes before, but this one is by far the best.


Lindelwe Sikhosana
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I highly recommend this recipe! It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Azan Butt
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This is the best donair recipe I've ever tried.


ch hammad
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I'm not a huge fan of donairs, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!


Emma Jade
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I made this for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Apdikani Capo
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This was my first time making a donair and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Sehar Khokhar
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it.


Asfak alom
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This recipe was amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.