Smoked Meat and Green Pea Poutine
This recipe for poutine is loaded with smoked meat, green peas and a homemade gravy.
Ingredients
- 2 lb (900 g) yellow-flesh potatoes, unpeeled and cut into ½-inch (1 cm) wedges
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) water
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 can (10 oz/284 ml) concentrated chicken broth
- 1 can (10 oz/284 ml) concentrated beef broth
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ¾ lb (340 g) cheese curds
- 5 oz (140 g) smoked meat, warmed and torn into pieces
- 1 cup (150 g) frozen green peas, blanched
Instructions
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Soak the potatoes in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes (see note). Rinse and drain. Pat very dry with a clean dishcloth. Spread out on the baking sheet.
- Toss the potatoes with the oil and season lightly with salt. Bake for 40 minutes or until nicely golden, turning halfway through cooking.
This recipe for poutine is loaded with smoked meat, green peas and a homemade gravy.