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The Halifax Donair

ForensicBBQ
I think it's the official meal of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Can this American do it it justice? Can you? (Yes you can, and yes you will!)
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Ingredients
  

The Meat

  • 1 Lb Ground Beef
  • 2 Tsp Cayenne Powder Less for the sensitive
  • 1.5 Tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Paprika

The Donair Sauce

  • 1 12oz can Evaporated Milk
  • 1/2 Cup White Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup White Vinegar
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder I did two heavy pinches

Accoutrement

  • 1 Tomato Diced
  • 1 Onion Sliced (or diced)
  • 1 Iceberg lettuce thin sliced (controversially optional)

Instructions
 

  • Mixmeat loaf in large bowl.  Shape intoloaf, onto baking tray, cover with plastic wrap.  Fridge overnight
  • 350Ffor about 30 min, flipping halfway (until 160F).  Allow to cool to slice.
  • Stirmilk/sugar until sugar dissolved.  Addvinegar slowly to taste, mix well to thicken.
  • Sliceloaf 1/4 slices, brown in skillet over medium heat until browned/crisp (5min/side)
  • Pitabread - sprinkle w/ water, warm in dry skillet over medium heat