Donair
Nothing beats a donair! A soft, steamed pita stuffed with spiced fried meat, a garlicky cream sauce, and fresh veggies. Yum!
Ingredients
For the donair loaf:
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- ½ tablespoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dry sriracha powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
For the donair sauce:
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 300 ml/10 oz OR 1 1/4 cup
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
To make donair wraps:
- 8 6 to 8 " pitas
- 2 tablespoons oil/ grease
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced white onion
Instructions
Make the donair Meat:
- Preheat the oven to 250f.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 lb extra lean ground beef and ½ lb ground pork until fully combined. Then add ¼ cup bread crumbs and again mix till combined. Finally, add ½ tablespoon ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons onion powder2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, 1 teaspoon dry sriracha powder, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder, and give it one last mix until completely combined.
- 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 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 cook in a 250f oven for approximately 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160f.
- Remove donair meat from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerating for a few hours or overnight.
Make the donair sauce:
- Combine 1 can sweetened condensed milk, ¼ cup white vinegar, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder in a medium bowl.
- Whisk well to combine.
- Apply to your donair liberally!
Build a donair:
- 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 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 slices into the skillet. Brown the donair meat on both sides, approximately 2 minutes per side.
- 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 prepared pita, then top with the fried donair meat and add desired toppings.
Notes
Batch:
This recipe as written gives 1 donair loaf which is enough for about 8 large donairs.Storage:
Your cooked donair meat can be kept in the fridge for 3-4 days before being reheated and enjoyed. It can be sliced and frozen in a vacuum sealed package for up to 3 months. Portion half of the donair sauce into a small ziplock bag and keep them together in the freezer for an easy weeknight meal!variations + substitutions:
- change up the meat! Some people use ground veal, some use all beef, this recipe is really open to adjustments.
- don't like it too spicy? Like it spicier? Add or subtract the cayenne and sriracha powder to your tastes.
- Gluten-free? Swap the bread crumbs for a gluten-free bread crumb.
