Does anyone know how to make Poutaines (sp?)?

Question

My husband is from Canada and his mom tries to send cans of these down when she can, but they're heavy so it's expensive to ship them. I would like to make them for him, but I'm not sure how. I know it's a potato ball with some sort of salt pork or something in the middle. What exactly is salt pork and how do you make homemade poutaines(sp?)

Answer 1

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Title: Poutines Rapees
Categories: Ethnic, Vegetables, Desserts, Pork/ham
Yield: 6 servings

1/2 lb Salt pork, fatty 4 Potatoes; cooked & mashed
10 Potatoes; finely grated -Salt & Pepper

"For many Acadians living in southeastern New Brunswick, Poultine Rapee,
potato dumpling dish with a mixture of seasoned pork in the centre, is
considered a national dish. In other parts of Acadia, these delicacies are
prepared without the meat and fish is sometimes added to fricot. Although
the greyish colour and gluey texture of the poutines makes them appear
somewhat unappetizing, their taste more than compensates for their
unattractive appearance."

Soak the pork overnight in cold water to remove the salt, and cut into
cubes. Extract the water from the grated potatoes by putting them in a
cotton bag and squeezing vigourously. Mix the mashed potatoes with grated
potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Roll the potato mixture into balls
resembling small snowballs. Make a hole in the centre of the potato ball
and add 1 Tbsp of the salt pork. Close the hole and roll the poultines in
flour. Gently drop the poultines 2 or 3 at a time, into a large pot of
boiling salted water, ensuring that the water is kept at a rolling boil.
Simmer the poultines for 2-3 hours. Eat the poultines hot with butter, salt
and pepper, or as a dessert with sugar and molasses. MAKES: 6 POULTINES

SOURCE:_A Taste of Acadie_ by Marielle Cormier-Boudrau

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Answer 2

Ra-Ra-Ra Poutine
Not much fuss to this recipe - it's a classic - and probably THE all-time comfort food, atleast for Canadians. Worth trying - forget about the cholesterol. Live a little! (please note in the calorie count for this recipe, the oil used to fry the potatoes in has also been included - obviously, you are NOT consuming a quart of oil!)
1 quart vegetable oil (for frying)
1 (10 1/4 ounce) can rich beef gravy
5 medium potatoes, scrubbed, skin left on, cut into fries
2 cups fresh cheese curds (cheddar cheese curds are yummy, but fresh mozz works great, too)
kosher salt
4 servings

1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep heavy skillet to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). While the oil is heating, you can begin to warm your gravy.
2. Place the fries into the hot oil, and cook until light brown, about 8-10 minutes. Make the fries in batches if necessary to allow them room to move a little in the oil. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
3. Place the fries on a serving platter or into individual bowls. Sprinkle lightly with some kosher salt. Sprinkle the cheese over them. Ladle gravy over the fries and cheese, and serve immediately.

Answer 3

This is all I could find on your food, but it does not sound like what you are looking for, so I stopped searching, Sorry, I could not be of help :(
Dining in Montréal is a real value and a total pleasure, especially in winter when the menus proffer up a mixture of fattening French fare combined with hearty Canadian no-fuss comfort food.
This is best witnessed in the various "truffled" and/or "foie-grased" poutaines (French fries with gravy and chunks of cheese -- Montréal's signature dish.)

Here is a link for a recipe for Potao balls though, maybe you can add what your husband likes to it.... http://www.recipezaar.com/89209

Answer 4

You can try recipes.com. Or if his mom makes them why not contact her and ask for the recipe? That's what my daughter does when her husband wants something from where he is from.

As for salt pork, you can usually get it at your local grocery store or butcher shop. It is very inexpensive.

Sorry I couldn't be more help. Good luck.

Answer 5

Your description reminded me of a swedish/norwegian meal I have had...couldn't find the exact word you used..However look under norwegian potato dumplings....rasperballer...they are so good...

my mom would prepare the dumpling part and make a round ball and i would shove in the pork...then we would boil for 20 mins.
salt pork? just ask your butcher!

email me and i will ask my mom for more details!

Answer 6

Poutine:

"cooked French fries
cheese curds (farmer cheese or "squeaky cheese")
beef gravy

Mix French fries and cheese curds.
Pour the gravy over top and wait until the cheese begins to melt.
Then dig in."

Answer 7

Don't you mean poutine?