Duck Bacon Sweet Potato Poutine with Cider-Cream Gravy and Fried Shallots
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
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1 bag (16-20 oz.) Frozen Sweet Potato French Fries
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1/4-1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt, to taste
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1 container (6 oz.) Maple Leaf Farms Duck Fat
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2 large Shallots (about 1/4 cup), sliced
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2 tsp. Flour
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Pinch Salt
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1 Tbsp. Maple Leaf Farms Duck Fat
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1 Tbsp. Flour
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1/2-3/4 cup Apple Cider
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1/2 Bouillon Cube (chicken or turkey)
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1 tsp. Fresh Thyme Leaves, chopped
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2 Tbsp. Heavy Cream
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Salt and Pepper, to taste
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Duck Bacon 1 pkg. Maple Leaf Farms Duck Bacon, diced
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1 cup Cheddar Cheese Curds or Small Chunks of Crumbled
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Cheddar
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1 tsp. Fresh Thyme Leaves
Directions
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Bake frozen sweet potato fries according to package instructions, except remove from oven 5 minutes early.
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Fries will be parcooked at this point; set aside.
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While fries are baking, heat duck fat in a large skillet (cast iron or nonstick) on medium heat.
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Reserve 1 tablespoon duck fat for the gravy and set aside.
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Toss sliced shallots with flour and salt until lightly coated.
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Fry shallots in hot duck fat for 1-2 minutes until golden brown all over.
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Remove from pan with metal slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
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Set aside.
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Fry parcooked fries in same hot duck fat, just until crisp and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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Remove hot fries from pan and immediately sprinkle with salt.
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Drain on paper towels; set aside.
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While fries are cooking: In a small saucepan on medium heat, melt the reserved tablespoon of duck fat with flour.
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Cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
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Add 1/2 cup cider, whisking to remove any lumps; simmer until thickened.
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If gravy seems too thick, add additional cider until desired consistency is achieved.
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Add bouillon, thyme and cream.
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Whisk well; reduce to low heat to keep warm, stirring occasionally.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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In a separate skillet on medium-high, fry diced duck bacon until crisp at edges and browned slightly.
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To plate poutine, place a generous portion of fries on each plate or serve family-style on a large platter.
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Drizzle warm gravy over fries, top with crumbled cheese curds, duck bacon and fried shallots, and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
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Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
