3. Make the gravy first before working on the French fries
is an important step when making Canadian poutine. The gravy itself will take the longest because there are so many ingredients to mix together. It will take about 10 minutes to make the beef gravy once the stock is ready. If you do decide to use canned gravy, taste it first to be sure it will make the poutine taste like the original.
You may not be able to tell the difference if you have never had real Canadian poutine. Just make sure you add a lot of black pepper to your gravy if you decide to use beef gravy in a can. You can use the brown gravy found in packets that just require adding hot water to it. It is a lighter gravy, which is something to consider since you want your gravy to be light when you pour it onto the fries.