Halifax Style Donair-Canada's Gyro

Name: Halifax Style Donair-Canada's Gyro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 9 h 45 min
Yield: 4 People
Ingredients: 2 Pounds ground beef; 4 Tablespoon water; 2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne; Onion slices; Tomato slices; pita bread; 12 Ounce sweetened condensed milk; ½ Cup white vinegar; 1 teaspoon garlic powder

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
9 hrs 45 mins
Servings
4 People
Calories
867 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
North American, Canadian

Halifax Style Donair-Canada's Gyro

Iris Warren

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Donair is a Canadian specialty famous in the maritime region of Halifax. This Canadian gyro consists of an all beef loaf, cooked, sliced, and fried and then stuffed into a pita with toppings and a sweet and tangy Donair sauce. For our Halifax Style Smoked Donair, we smoke the meatloaf for that extra bit of flavor.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 Pounds ground beef
4 Tablespoon water
2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne
Onion slices for serving
Tomato slices for serving
pita bread for serving

Donair Sauce

12 Ounce sweetened condensed milk
½ Cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder

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Instructions

Combine the spices with the meat and mix them together well. Add the spice mixture to the meat and work the spices through the meat with your hands.
To help develop the proper texture of the meat, forcefully throw the meat down on the counter about 15 times, kneading each time.
Form the meat into a loaf and wrap in plastic wrap.
Prepare your grill or smoker for indirect cooking and heat to 350 degrees. Cook the Donair until it reaches an internal temperature of about 160 degrees. Remove the loaf from the smoker and allow to cool, or cover and refrigerate it overnight.

Making the Donair Sauce

Combine the sweetened condensed milk, vinegar, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix with an electric mixer until combined and thickened. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Finishing the Smoked Donair

Remove the meatloaf and Donair sauce from the refrigerator. Slice the Donair into ¼ inch slices.
Heat a small amount of cooking oil in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat. Fry the slices of Smoked Donair for about 1 minute per side or until nicely browned and warmed back through.
Warm the pita bread and fill with the sliced Donair, tomatoes, onion, and Donair sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 867kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 53g (82%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 22g Trans Fat 3g Cholesterol 190mg (63%) Sodium 1973mg (82%) Potassium 981mg (28%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 46g (92%) Vitamin A 455IU (9%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 307mg (31%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 867 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	867kcal	43%
Carbohydrates	49g	16%
Protein	46g	92%
Fat	53g	82%
Saturated Fat	22g	110%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	22g	110%
Trans Fat	3g	150%
Cholesterol	190mg	63%
Sodium	1973mg	82%
Potassium	981mg	21%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	46g	92%
Vitamin A	455IU	9%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	307mg	31%
Iron	5mg	28%