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Halifax Style Donair-Canada's Gyro
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.
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
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 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.