THE ORIGINAL DONAIR FROM THE EAST COAST OF CANADA

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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

1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup white vinegar, or to taste
6 large pita bread rounds

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

Latasha Mayhorn
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This was my first time making Donair, and it turned out great! The meat was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Rahem
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I love this recipe! The meat is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shelley Deeken
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This recipe is a keeper! The meat was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Olla Mirghani
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good Donair recipe for a long time, and this one is definitely the best. The meat is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sufyan Jameel
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This was my first time making Donair, and it turned out great! The meat was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Minahil Zafar
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I love this recipe! The meat is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Arihanna Harrigan
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This recipe is a keeper! The meat was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Anamul Anamul
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good Donair recipe for a long time, and this one is definitely the best. The meat is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


David Lagon
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This was my first time making Donair, and it turned out great! The meat was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Babirye Jackline
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I love this recipe! The meat is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Scipion Scipion
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This recipe is a keeper! The meat was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Abel
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good Donair recipe for a long time, and this one is definitely the best. The meat is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mimi Mcleod
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This was the best Donair I've ever had! The meat was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


As Fahim
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. The meat is always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Zeeshan Zeeshan
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The meat was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Waseem Saheb
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I love Donair, and this recipe did not disappoint. The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Raima Islam
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This was my first time making Donair, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sebastian “saberdarkw” May
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I've been looking for a good Donair recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely a keeper. The sauce is so good, and the meat is cooked to perfection.


Mmabatho Sethunyane
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This recipe was amazing! The Donair sauce was so flavorful and the meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.