Sweet Donair Sauce (Halifax-Style Garlic Sauce)

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This creamy, sweet, and garlicky Donair Sauce is a classic East Coast condiment made famous by Halifax donairs. Made with just a handful of ingredients—sweetened condensed milk, vinegar, and garlic—it’s incredibly easy to whip up and adds the perfect finishing touch to donair wraps, hot dips, or even fries. A must-have for recreating authentic Maritime flavors at home.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Condinment

Cuisine Canadian

Equipment

Medium mixing bowl
Whisk or fork
Measuring cups and spoons
Jar or airtight container (for storage)

Ingredients

1 can 300 ml sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup white vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
Pinch of salt
Optional: 1–2 tsp water to thin, if needed

Instructions

Combine ingredients
In a medium bowl, add the sweetened condensed milk, white vinegar, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
Whisk well
Whisk until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth and creamy.
Adjust consistency (optional)
If desired, add 1–2 teaspoons of water to thin the sauce slightly. Stir again.
Chill before serving
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mellow and the sauce to thicken.

Notes

Storage:

Keep refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 1 week. Stir before each use.

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