Donair Meat and Sauce

[MacKenzie]

Donairs

 

Donair Sauce

• 2/3 cup canned sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Mix using a whisk until it thickens, store in fridge until ready to use.

Donair Meat-

• 3 pounds lean hamburger (triple ground)
• 3/4 cup bread crumbs
• 2 tsp pepper
• 1-2 tsp cayenne red pepper (depending on your taste) I use the whole amount.
• 1 1/2 tsp oregano
• 3 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Knead until thoroughly mixed, 20 mins. the more the better. Form into two tight rolls, probably 2.5-3 inches in diameter.  Slam those rolls on the counter to compact the meat or you could tightly pack it into a container. It is important to pack tightly so that you will end up with the proper texture.

Put on 150F degree grill and allowed the temp. to climb to 330F. When the internal temp. reaches 135 F degrees turn the rolls over. At 160 F degrees remove from grill. Please note that my hamburger is home ground so I feel it’s safe at 160 internal. Cool. When ready to use slice very thin. The meat freezes very well.

I usually make my own pita bread but you can use store bought.

When ready to make the donairs, pass the pita bread under the tap and then put it in the toaster oven, micro wave, or frying pan to heat. This doesn’t take long so be careful. Spread lots of the sauce over the pita, layer on the meat, onions, tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, cheese, mushrooms, what have you. Cover with sauce and devour. Tonight I did put the donair under the oven broiler to melt the cheese before adding the onions, tomatoes, lettuce and more sauce.

Most folks fill the pita pocket with the goodies, roll it up and eat. It is messy that way so I just layer everything on top of the pita and eat with a knife and fork. J

 

 

 

 

 

[tony b]

That sauce just sounds crazy! Not like a tzaziki at all.

[tinyfish]

Sound very good.

[MacKenzie]

That sauce just sounds crazy! Not like a tzaziki at all.

No it isn't but I love this sauce on donairs:)

[kjs]

Thanks for sharing this recipe. I will definetly give this a try.

[PRippley]

The color on your donair was just beautiful! Pebbles shined on that cook!

[bosco]

Can't wait to try this

[MacKenzie]

Here's a tip that I didn't think to post before:

 

Dip the pita in water and heat in a frying pan/toaster oven to soften it. Can also warm meat in frying pan after softening the pita.

 

and more:

 

For the sauce:

 

Use the whole 300ml can of Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk

3/8C of vinegar

3/4t garlic powder

[Rak]

This looks great, thank you for sharing!  Could you mix some lamb into this or is a traditional donair beef?

[MacKenzie]

Rak, yes, I have a recipe with lamb from a friend and I'll post it later.

[Rak]

Rak, yes, I have a recipe with lamb from a friend and I'll post it later.

Thanks!!  Much appreciated!

[MacKenzie]

Here is a recipe from my friend, Greg, The Brew Master. His recipes are always good and you should taste his award winning beer. It is to die for;)

 

Spicy Donairs with Traditional Sauce  from Greg

Ingredients:

Meat:
4 lb. Lean Ground Beef
1 lb. Lean Ground Lamb
5 tsp. Flour
5 tsp. Salt
5 tsp. Oregano
2.5 tsp. Dry Mustard
2.5 tsp. Italian Seasoning
2.5 tsp. Garlic Powder
2.5 tsp. Black Pepper
2.5 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
2 tsp. Crushed Dried Chilies
1.5 tsp Paprika


Sauce:
1 can Evaporated milk
5 tbsp. White Sugar
2 tsp. Garlic Powder
5 tbsp. White Vinegar


Method:
Meat:
Mix the flour and all the spices well.
Knead the spice mixture into the meat VERY WELL - this is very important for the texture, the more kneading and pounding, the better!
Flatten the mixture into a thin loaf in a lightly greased loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes, draining the fat off occasionally.
Let cool at least an hour. Cut as desired and serve as desired, or portion it off and freeze for later use.

Sauce:
Whisk together the evaporated milk, sugar, and garlic powder.
Add the vinegar. The mixture will thicken quickly as whisked.

Serving:
Traditionally, a donair is served on a pita with the meat cut in thin strips, garnished with diced onion and tomato, the sauce poured over it, and then wrapped - it is a wrap. More recently, donair meat has been used to make subs or on a pizza. Use your imagination to dream up any possibility you might like. They are great as a wrap in flour tortillas instead of in a pita with shredded lettuce, onions, tomatoes and sauce too.

[bryan]

Love that recipe format. Thanks.

[Rak]

Thank you so much MacKenzie!  Can't wait to make this!