Dairy Farmers of Canada

Traditional poutine

This is the Traditional poutine recipe.

  • Prep: 20 min
  • Cooking: 30 min
Yields 4 - 6 Servings
traditional poutine

Ingredients

  • 8 cups (2 L) unpeeled yellow-fleshed potatoes cut into sticks or quarters
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) melted butter or frying oil
  • 1 lb (450 g) cheddar cheese curds
  • Sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) cider vinegar
  • ¼–1/3 cup (60–80 ml) brown sugar
  • 3 cups (750 mL) beef broth
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) flour
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) HP Sauce
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
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Preparation

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) OR heat oil in a fryer.

Toss potatoes with melted butter and spread onto a baking sheet.

Bake in oven for 25–30 minutes or until tender and golden, turning potatoes over a few times during baking; OR

Fry potatoes in oil until tender and golden. Drain on absorbent paper.

Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt butter and brown onions on medium heat.

Add vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and let boil for 3–4 minutes.

Pour beef broth into skillet and return to a boil.

Mix remaining sauce ingredients and add to skillet, stirring with a whisk.

Let simmer until thickened.

Divide potatoes into 4 bowls, garnish with cheese, top with sauce and enjoy.

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Nutritional information

Per serving
Energy: 525 Calories
Protein: 19 g
Carbohydrate: 49 g
Fat: 28 g
Fibre: 5.6 g
Sodium: 2018 mg

Top 5 Nutrients

(% DV*)
Calcium: 33 % / 366 mg
Phosphorus: 50 %
Vitamin B12: 36 %
Vitamin C: 73 %
Zinc: 34 %