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This Halifax Donair is a true Canadian Treasure and the official food of Halifax. But you don&#039;t have to go to Halifax to enjoy one, you can now make it right at home. With bold flavors, easy to follow steps and convenient ingredients, the Donair will become a guaranteed family favorite!

Halifax Donair

beef

tbsp coriander

onion powder

garlic powder

oregano

½ tsp dried thyme

cayenne pepper

tsp salt

tbsp black pepper

oz evaporated milk ((1 can))

sugar

white vinegar

tomato (chopped)

onion (chopped)

pita breads

Make sweet sauce: 

Make sweet sauce: Whisk all the donair sauce ingredients together, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. You’ll want to make this in the beginning, to give the sauce ingredients time to blend together.

Make Donair Sauce

Make the meat mixture: 

Make the meat mixture: Add all the donair meat ingredients to the bowl of your stand mixer and mix using the dough hook for about 5 minutes on medium low.

Form the meat mixture and cover with foil: 

Form the meat mixture and cover with foil: Form the meat into a loaf that’s about 8 inches in length. Make sure to knead it and roll the loaf so that it’s as tight as possible and all the air is out of it. Cover the loaf tightly with aluminum foil, rolling the ends tightly, so that it forms an even log. If you have skewers, thread 2 skewers through the log. Transfer the loaf to the fridge and let it rest for 30 minutes up to 24 hours.

Prep oven and baking sheet: 

Prep oven and baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the log on the baking sheet, propping the skewers on the edges.

Bake: 

Bake: Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 1½ hours. Remove the foil from the donair log and place the skewers back on the baking pan. Bake for another 30 minutes or until browned all over. Let it cool before slicing.

Donair Meat

Cut the meat: 

Cut the meat: Remove the skewers from the donair meat log and cut off one end so that you can stand the log up. Shave the meat thinly about ⅛ inch in thickness.

Prep the pita breads: 

Prep the pita breads: Steam the pita breads or warm them in the microwave so that it’s easier to make donair wraps.

Crisp up and reheat the meat:

Crisp up and reheat the meat: Heat a bit of oil in a large skillet and cook the shaved meat until warmed through but not crispy.

Assemble donairs:

Assemble donairs: Place the donair meat onto a pita bread, add chopped tomatoes and onions, then drizzle with donair sauce. Roll up the pita tightly and enjoy!

Assemble Sandwich

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This Halifax Donair is a true Canadian Treasure and the official food of Halifax. But you don't have to go to Halifax to enjoy one, you can now make it right at home. With bold flavors, easy to follow steps and convenient ingredients, the Donair will become a guaranteed family favorite!

Donair Chicken Skewers are prepared with marinated chicken thighs in a make-at-home Greek seasoning blend, and then grilled to perfection. Topped with a homemade donair sauce, these skewers will be an immediate new family favourite!

Donair Chicken Skewers

boneless, skinless chicken thighs ((or 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts))

olive oil

paprika

vegetable bouillon powder

parsley

salt

black pepper

thyme

cinnamon

nutmeg

condensed milk

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. I tend to cut thigh meat into 3/4 inch cubes, and breasts into 1 inch cubes. Transfer chicken to a bowl. Set aside.

Add in 4 teaspoons of prepared Greek Seasoning Blend and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. (Or whisk together the following ingredients: dried oregano, paprika, onion powder, vegetable bouillon, parsley, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, and olive oil. Add this mixture to the chicken.)

Toss the chicken well with the olive oil and spices until well coated.  Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

In the meantime, whisk the sweetened condensed milk with the garlic powder. Once fully combined, add the white vinegar and whisk until combined once more. Cover and refrigerate.

Remove the chicken from fridge. Place chicken pieces on wooden skewers. Don’t pack the chicken too tightly, but the pieces should touch each other snugly.

Preheat grill to 375 degrees F. Place the skewers onto the grill and cook until browned. Flip and cook the other side. Internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees.

Remove from grill. Plate and drizzle over some of the donair sauce. Serve with a Greek salad and extra donair sauce on the side.

Nothing beats a donair! A soft, steamed pita stuffed with spiced fried meat, a garlicky cream sauce, and fresh veggies. Yum!

Donair

lb pork

bread crumbs

coarse kosher salt

dry sriracha powder

cayenne powder

sweetened condensed milk (300 ml/10 oz) OR 1 1/4 cup

8" pitas

mozzarella cheese

tomato

lettuce

white onion

Preheat the oven to 250f.

In a large bowl, combine the extra lean...

In a large bowl, combine the extra lean ground beef and ground pork until fully combined. Then add the bread crumbs and again mix till combined. Finally, add the spices and give it one last mix until completely combined.

Form the donair meat into a rough log...

Form the donair meat into a rough log and place it on a large piece of plastic wrap.

Close the plastic wrap and twist the ends...

Close the plastic wrap and twist the ends shut, then firmly bang the loaf on the counter.  Roll the loaf in the plastic wrap until log-shaped.

Place the log on a broiling rack and...

Place the log on a broiling rack and cook in a 250f oven for approximately 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160f.

Remove donair meat from the oven and allow...

Remove donair meat from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerating for a few hours or overnight.

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.

Whisk well to combine.

Apply to your donair liberally!

Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add a...

Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add a tablespoon or two of BACON GREASE or cooking oil.

Add 2 inches of water to a large...

Add 2 inches of water to a large saucepan with a lid. Place a wire mesh cooling rack or splatter screen over top of the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Thinly slice the chilled donair, then place the...

Thinly slice the chilled donair, then place the slices into the skillet. Brown the donair meat on both sides, approximately 2 minutes per side.

Meanwhile, prepare a pita by placing it on...

Meanwhile, prepare a pita by placing it on the rack of the stockpot. Recover the stockpot with the lid and allow the pita to steam for 15-30 seconds or until warmed through and completely pliable.

Spread a dollop of sweet sauce on the...

Spread a dollop of sweet sauce on the prepared pita, then top with the fried donair meat and add desired toppings.

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