Poutine Recipe - Chuck Hughes - Food Network

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Poutine

Recipe courtesy of Chuck Hughes


From: Food Network Magazine

Level: Easy Directions:


Total: 50 min
Prep: 10 min 1 Slice the potatoes lengthwise,
about 1/4 inch thick. Stack the
Cook: 40 min slices and cut lengthwise into 1/4-
Yield: 4 servings inch-thick sticks (or cut the potatoes
into fries using a french fry cutter).

Ingredients: Place in a large bowl filled with cold


water and let sit at least 1 hour, or up
to 24 hours for extra-crispy fries.
6 to 8 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled
Drain well and pat dry or spin dry in a salad spinner.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for
frying 2 Make the gravy: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a saucepan over
1 shallot, minced medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic and saute until translucent, about
1 small clove garlic, minced 3 minutes. Add the chicken and beef stock, ketchup, vinegar, peppercorns and
2 cups chicken stock Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil.
2 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons ketchup
3 Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high
heat. Add the flour and make a roux, stirring until slightly browned, 2 to 3
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar minutes. Whisk the stock mixture into the roux and simmer until reduced by
1 tablespoon whole green peppercorns half, about 20 minutes. Season the gravy with salt and pepper and keep
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce warm.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 Line a baking sheet with a double layer of paper towels. Heat 2 to 3
inches vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F (or use a deep fryer). Fry the
2 cups cheddar cheese curds
potatoes in small batches until whitish yellow, about 8 minutes. Remove with a
strainer and drain on the paper towels. Bring the oil temperature to 375
degrees F over high heat. Fry the potatoes in batches again until golden
brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain on fresh paper towels. Salt and pepper the fries
while hot. Strain the gravy.

5 Put the fries in shallow dishes; top with the cheese curds and gravy.

Photograph by Raymond Hom


Courtesy of Food Network Magazine

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