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Duck Bacon Sweet Potato Poutine with Cider-Cream Gravy and Fried Shallots

Duck bacon sweet potato poutine with cider cream gravy

This twist on traditional poutine is enhanced with duck bacon and a savory apple cider-cream gravy to make an addictive snack or the perfect main meal.

Ingredients

Fries

  • 1 bag (16-20 oz) Frozen Sweet Potato French Fries

  • 1/4-1/2 tsp Kosher Salt, to taste

Fried Shallots

Gravy

  • 1 Tbsp reserved Maple Leaf Farms Duck Fat

  • 1 Tbsp Flour

  • 1/2-3/4 cup Apple Cider

  • 1/2 Bouillon Cube (chicken or turkey)

  • 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves, chopped

  • 2 Tbsp Heavy Cream

  • Salt and Pepper, to taste

Duck Bacon

For Plating

  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Curds or Small Chunks, crumbled

  • 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves

Directions

Fries

  • 1

    Bake frozen sweet potato fries according to package instructions, except remove from oven 5 minutes early.
  • 2

    Fries will be parcooked at this point; set aside.

Fried Shallots and Fries

  • 1

    While fries are baking, heat duck fat in a large skillet (cast iron or nonstick) on medium heat.
  • 2

    Reserve 1 tablespoon duck fat for the gravy and set aside.
  • 3

    Toss sliced shallots with flour and salt until lightly coated.
  • 4

    Fry shallots in hot duck fat for 1-2 minutes until golden brown all over. Remove from pan with metal slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  • 5

    Fry parcooked fries in same hot duck fat, just until crisp and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove hot fries from pan and immediately sprinkle with salt. Drain on paper towels; set aside.

Gravy

  • 1

    While fries are cooking: In a small saucepan on medium heat, melt the reserved tablespoon of duck fat with flour. Cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
  • 2

    Add 1/2 cup cider, whisking to remove any lumps; simmer until thickened. If gravy seems too thick, add additional cider until desired consistency is achieved.
  • 3

    Add bouillon, thyme and cream. Whisk well; reduce to low heat to keep warm, stirring occasionally.
  • 4

    Add salt and pepper to taste.

Duck Bacon

  • 1

    In a separate skillet on medium-high, fry diced duck bacon until crisp at edges and browned slightly.

Plating

  • 1

    To plate poutine, place a generous portion of fries on each plate or serve family-style on a large platter.
  • 2

    Drizzle warm gravy over fries, top with crumbled cheese curds, duck bacon and fried shallots, and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
  • 3

    Serve hot and enjoy immediately.

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Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Ready Time: 1 Hour
Servings: 4-5

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