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perfect poutine with bacon gravy

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

This side dish, originated in Québec Canada, is delicious and flavorful and has become popular worldwide. Add bacon to your gravy and you have a winner!

yield 2 servings
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For perfect poutine with bacon gravy

  • 2-3 lg
    russet potatoes, peeled and washed
  • 2
    strips bacon, finely chopped
  • 1 md
    shallot, minced
  • 1 lg
    clove garlic, pressed
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 c
    cold low-sodium beef stock
  • 1 Tbsp
    ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    balsamic vinegar
  • garlic salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 sm
    pinch ground himalayan sea salt
  • canola oil, for frying (substitute peanut oil)
  • 1 c
    cheese curds, or more to taste

How To Make perfect poutine with bacon gravy

  • 1
    Cut potatoes into lengths of about ¼” x ¼” x 4”. Place in a large bowl, cover with cold water, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours for extra-crispy fries. Drain well and pat dry between two kitchen towels.
  • 2
    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until fat is rendered and bacon starts getting brown. Add shallots and sauté for 1 minute. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Add butter and stir until melted. Add flour and stir constantly; cook for 21/2 to 3 minutes. Pour cold broth and then add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic salt and black pepper. Whisk ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the gravy thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Keep it warm until ready to serve.
  • 3
    Pour oil in a deep-fryer and heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350ºF. Working in small batches, add potatoes and fry for 3 minutes. Transfer potatoes on a baking sheet lined with paper towel. Increase temperature to 375ºF and, working in small batches, fry potatoes for 9 minutes or until crispy. Transfer chips on a baking sheet without paper towel and pat with paper towel.
  • 4
    Transfer some fries on a warm plate, sprinkle with cheese curds and pour some gravy; repeat again with fries, cheese and gravy. You can strain gravy or not before pouring.
  • 5
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unKMmgx9hrs
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