Our neighbors to the north love it for a reason.

Poutine, a Quebeuquise dish, pre-dates the New Jersey diner staple, combining frites (i.e.

Heres Poutine 101:

What Is Poutine?

italian poutine, Quebec, Canada

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Put simply, poutine is a dish topping French fries with cheese curds andgravy.

Its a traditional Quebec specialty that originated in the 1950s.

Poutine Pronunciation

French-Canadians will pronounce poutine as Put-In or Poo-T-inn.

Google Translate also offers an easy-to-replicateaudible pronunciation.

Gravy:Gravy is an essential poutine component, providing flavor and moisture.

Jarred gravy, orpre-made gravyworks well.

Cheese curds are essential for the squeaky texture of poutine, and can be found on Amazon.

Then, put fries on a platter.

Ingredients:

Method: