Poutine Recipe
Hand-Cut Fries / Cheese Curd / Scallion / Pickled Shishito Pepper / Fresh Herb / Pastrami Gravy / 1000 Island
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Ingredients
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Poutine Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Fries
Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into thick strips to form hand-cut fries. Soak the fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 2
- 3
Prepare the Gravy
In a saucepan, heat the pastrami gravy until warm. If you don't have pastrami gravy, you can make a simple gravy using beef broth and seasonings.
- 4
Assemble the Poutine
On a large plate, layer the hot fries, then sprinkle cheese curds on top. Pour the warm pastrami gravy over the fries and cheese curds, allowing the cheese to melt slightly.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Top with chopped scallions, sliced pickled shishito peppers, and fresh herbs. Drizzle with 1000 Island dressing before serving.

