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Poutine is the stuff of legend to our Northern neighbors...so let's hope I don't screw it up too bad! Even if you can't find yourself real cheese curds, this rich and savory sober-up-snack is worth adding to your cheat day menu.

+ Ingredients & Shopping List

2-3lbs russet potatoes

Vegetable oil, for frying

Olive oil, for stock

3 Tbsp unsalted butter

3 Tbsp all purpose flour

Homemade stock (ingredients below)

Soy sauce

Worcestershire sauce

Kosher salt and fresh black pepper

Cheese curds (or mozzarella rolled into balls)

--Ingredients for stock:

1 carton of store-bought stock

1 onion

1 carrot

1 head of garlic

1 shallot

1 two-inch piece of ginger

Half a bunch of parsley

4 sprigs of thyme

+ Special Equipment

Vessel large enough for frying