Homemade Poutine Recipe with Cheese Curds, Double-Fried Fries and Thick Maple Brown Gravy
There’s nothing more comforting than a steaming bowl of authentic Québec poutine — golden fries, squeaky cheese curds, and a rich maple brown gravy poured hot on top. This updated version of my original YouTube recipe shows you how to make real Canadian poutine at home, with an easy maple–vinegar gastrique that balances sweetness and acidity like in Québec diners. The sauce can be reduced for a thicker texture or thickened with a touch more roux, and for busy cooks, there’s even a store-bought broth option that still gives deep, restaurant-style flavor. Whether you’re in Montreal or Manhattan, this step-by-step poutine recipe delivers the crispy fries, squeaky curds, and silky gravy that make Canada’s most famous dish unforgettable.
- Servings: 6
Source: Michel Dumas
Ingredients
- / 1.4kg chicken carcasses
- onions
- carrots
- garlic cloves
- tomato paste
- bay leaf
- / 1–1.2L water
- Salt
- pure maple syrup
- red wine vinegar
- shallot
- Worcestershire or soy sauce
- cornstarch mixed with 4 tbsp cold water
- or
- butter + 3 tbsp flour cooked into a blond roux
- / 1kg russet potatoes
- / 300g cheese curds
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