How to Make Halifax Donair Sauce – Sweet & Garlicky Perfection

Donair sauce is the stuff, if you like it. If you don't, grab some tzitziki. Don't judge the rest of us as we slather on the sweet garlicky goodness.

There’s a long-running debate: sweetened condensed milk or evaporated milk—which makes the best Donair sauce? We’re not here to pick sides. We’re giving you both recipes so you can decide for yourself.

(For the record, Lex usually goes for the sweetened condensed milk version because it’s faster.)

Halifax Donair Sauce with Sweetened Condensed Milk

Ingredients 

• ⅔c sweetened condensed milk (300ml can)
• ¼c white vinegar
• 1t garlic powder

Instructions

1. Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl until smooth.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is even better!).

Halifax Donair Sauce with Evaporated Milk

Ingredients 

• 1 can evaporated milk (354ml can)
• 3/4 can white sugar (use the evaporated milk can for measuring)
• 3T white vinegar
• 1t garlic powder

Instructions

• Pour the evaporated milk into a mixing bowl.
• Using the same can, measure ¾ can of sugar and add it in.
• Sprinkle in garlic powder and whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
• Slowly add 2 tbsp vinegar, whisking gently about a dozen times. (Be careful—overmixing will make the sauce too runny! Weird but true)  
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).
• Before using, drain any liquid that has settled at the bottom—this gives you that thick, creamy Donair sauce texture.

How Long Does Donair Sauce Last?

Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, homemade Donair sauce lasts at least a month—if you don’t eat it all first!

Now I have Halifax Donair Sauce, what do I do with it? 

Sure, Donair sauce is made for Donairs—but why stop there? There are a LOT of things you can do with Halifax Donair Sauce beyond making Donairs. 

Why Not Try: 

🍟 Dipping your fries in it (great for people who like a sweet dip with fries)

🧄 Making Garlic Fingers with left over pizza dough (the ultimate East Coast snack)

🥖Dipping your breadsticks and pizza crusts

🍕 As a drizzle on Donair pizz(because why not?)a (or use it as the actual pizza sauce)

🌭 Drizzling it on your pogos (because why not?)

But why wouldn't you just make Halifax Donairs?

So many options! We’d love to hear how you use it—drop a comment!