Ah, poutine – the ultimate Canadian comfort food.
For those of you who don’t know, poutine is a delicious dish of fries, cheese curds, and gravy that originated in Quebec, but has since spread all across Canada.
And, let’s be real, there’s nothing quite like a hot, steamy plate of poutine on a cold winter’s… or, fuck it, even on a hot summer’s day.
So, without further ado, here are the top ten places to grab a plate of the best poutine in Edmonton and Calgary.
Smoke’s Poutinerie – Located in Calgary, Smoke’s Poutinerie offers classic poutine for $10.99. The fries are crispy, the gravy is rich, and the cheese curds are squeaky – everything you want in a good poutine.
Gravy – Located in Edmonton, Gravy has a menu dedicated entirely to poutine, so you know they’re serious about their fries. Their classic poutine costs $9.50 and is topped with homemade beef gravy and fresh cheese curds.
La Poutine – Located in Calgary, La Poutine offers traditional Quebec-style poutine for $8.99. Their gravy is made with beef stock and their cheese curds are imported from Quebec, so you know it’s legit.
The Holy Grill – Located in Calgary, The Holy Grill is known for their burgers, but don’t overlook their poutine. Their classic poutine costs $9.95 and is topped with homemade gravy and cheese curds.
Bully Food Truck – Located in Edmonton, the Bully Food Truck serves up some of the best street food in the city, including poutine for $12. Their gravy is made with beef and pork bones, and they use Kennebec potatoes for their fries, which makes for a deliciously crispy poutine.
Peters’ Drive-In – Located in Calgary, Peters’ Drive-In is a classic burger joint that also serves up a mean poutine. Their classic poutine costs $5.95 and is topped with homemade gravy and cheese curds that will have you coming back for more.
Burger Baron – Located throughout Alberta, Burger Baron is a fast food chain that is known for their poutine. Their classic poutine costs $5.99 and is topped with cheese curds that are made in-house.
And there you have it – the top places to grab a plate of the best poutine! Make sure you eat it every day or you won’t get your Canadian citizenship and a kiss on the cheek off dreamy old Trudeau.
Recipe
If you’re feeling ambitious, here’s little recipe to try making it at home.
Ingredients
- French fries (enough for 4 people)
- Cheese curds (around 1 cup)
- Gravy (around 2 cups)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spread the fries out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake the fries for 20-25 minutes or until they are crispy and golden brown.
- While the fries are baking, pop the kettle on and make your gravy.
- Once the fries are done, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a large bowl.
- Add the cheese curds to the bowl and mix them with the fries.
- Sit in the bath.
- Pour the cheese curds and fries mix all over your body, rub in the gravy until the cheese is melted and the fries are nice and gravy brown and begin the devouring of every single last bit.
- OR keep it all in a massive bowl, pour on the gravy. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade poutine.
Easy, right?
So go ahead, indulge in some cheesy, gravy goodness and experience the taste of Canada!
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