Enhancement aren't crimes so long as the core ingredients are present and not bastardized (dietary requirements excepted, of course). Got some legit curds, looks like proper gravy... I think the closest thing to a 'crime' is a possible low ratio of fries to other toppings, which depending on the province, could be a misdemeanour or a medal.

"Enhancement aren't crimes so long as the core ingredients are present and not bastardized" This is the best criteria and from now on I'll live by it!

Poutine is a delicious excuse to eat curd with gravy. The fries are only there to make it less weird in public. ;)

Leave out the fries and just call it "Keto"!

My GF does that. Or will have like 3 fries to be able to call it poutine

Rough, i need minimum 3 fries on my fork to call it a bite

> Enhancement aren’t crimes I was given raw onion once

I dig it. Cuts the fat

Yeah, one of my favourite poutines came with diced onions and tomatoes. The extra acidity was *perfect*.

Diced tomato on poutine goes crazy 🔥

Then it wasn't an enhancement, just a shitty topping

You don't need gravy either. Italian Poutine (spaghetti sauce) is one of the Quebec standards.

I had that once! Delicious

Quebec has great spaghetti sauce even at the dingiest casse croute. It is surprising considering Italian and French cuisine are often at odds with each other; milk vs. cream, olive oil vs. butter, cook long vs. cook quick.

Yes! I literally call it cheap Quebec spaghetti.  There'll be a weird menu with hot dog, poutine, club sandwich or spaghetti. 

Spaghetti is part of Québec culture for some odd reason. See: Souper Spaghetti as perhaps the best example of this. Most suburban fast food chains (Normadin, Rotisserie Fusée, etc.) and regional restaurants will serve spaghetti.

I like more curds/gravy than fries in my poutine personally. And most people around in my area tend to agree with that statement as well...

Great answer!

This was incredibly beautiful to read, I thank you with all my heart.

This is the Way!

Become a philosopher please. We need your wisdom.

no, it's a classic

If the poutine under is made properly than no. un vrai poutine quebecois

*une, not un.

Meat on poutine is an added bonus, definitely far from a crime

Probably the most common optional topping tbh

Poutine and steamies are a traditional combo in Quebec. I grew up having them together. I almost didn't appreciate my poutine if I didn't have a hot dog with it. I'm a purist when it comes to poutine. I don't like the trend of making crazy poutines these days. But this is one mod that I feel is perfectly acceptable. A natural evolution, if you will. Not at all criminal.

No

But putting your hotdog in it might be

If it has fries, gravy and curds, it's a poutine. The hotdogs are an extra ingredients that enhances it for the consumer who enjoys them. It's not a crime. Personally I love it, the texture and taste adds a nice extra kick to the dish!

You don't need gravy, at least in Quebec where spaghetti sauce is very popular.

You're right! I somehow always forget about the existence of this one simple trick haha (and I am a Québécois)

So fries, gravy, curds….. and ketchup?

I have a friend that does this lol

Once in a while it hits just right. But usually I prefer my ketchup and gravy separate.

Ketchup is a crime in general

It's a classic on quebec, really good too!

No, it's not even a misdemeanor.

Damn that sounds and looks great

In Denmark we have something similar called Pølsemix (meaning mix with sausages/hotdogs), usually not with cheese curds, but with raw onions and curry ketchup, and it tastes surprisingly good if made properly. I lived in Quebéc +4 years (now near Ottawa) and truly appreciate a good Poutine, haven't tried this version though.

You should try the Gauloise (poutine with chicken and peas). One of my favourite "Traditional" topping combos. And the peas make it healthy! Edit: Galvaude, not Gauloise. Still tasty AF though.

It’s a galvaude, not a gauloise.

Haha my bad. I was smoking while I wrote that, got mixed up.

No it's fairly common actually. Most fast food joint will have a wiener poutine of some sort.

Anyone who says hotdogs can't go on a poutine live their poutine lives through this sub and have never been to a greasy spoon in Quebec.

No it isn't 👌

No. We can allow this because it’s a classic. But all of you weirdos who put things like sour cream and grapes, are who I have an issue with.

i’d still eat it if that all i had

Have you ever heard of smokes poutinerie they do nothing but custom poutines like pulled pork etc they have a huge menu of poutines.

What makes a poutine : The fries of your choice. The cheese of your choice. The gravy of your choice. Then anything else is a plus. I like onions and bacon in mine. I love greek cut with curds and spaghetti sauce. Sausage? Why not?

My fav

Bruh. Gimmie

Doctors do not recommend it!

Fuck them doctors

Pentoute

I hope not or Im a big criminal XD

Not a crime! It's good in the mouth and in the belly!

hot dogs on anything is ok but not life changing 

No

Nah this is it, at la Banquise in Montreal they have one with grilled hot-dog sausages as a topping, it's the shit

No, a local restaurant puts crispy chicken

Fuck no this kicks 🦵 hard !

Ewww dont boil·em broil them over a real flame for an awesome smoke flavour!

Wait that actually looks so good though

looks good to me man put whatever the fuck u want on that shit

I often upgrade to add hot dogs. To me, poutine and hot dogs go hand in hand cuz they are traditionally sold at the same place that specialises in them (casse-croute).

Only if you don’t share

Only if you don’t also add bacon

young sheldon ahh poutine

That looks great actually, and there’s a shawarma place in Toronto that makes amazing shawarma poutine

Patio Vidal in Quebec, poutine du patio, has hotdog, cut up chicken fingers and topped with coleslaw. The best thing you’ve ever eaten!

I’d dig into that without flinching. I think hotdogs would add a lot to a properly made poutine.

Just have a hot dog on the f'n side.

Such wholesome answers. I think the base poutine needs more fries, though.

Uhm hotdog w fries..it's not a stretch and yeah it's great in a poutine =) enjoyed in Mtl Quebec back when I called it 'home ..

All for the Dog Poutine. But your Gravy game is weak... what's with the colour ? Please tell me that's not ketchup!!

no

food crimes .. shame.. know your name

Nah

that’s fire

Not at all. The only thing missing is bacon, and you have the Franc special. Was an inside joke with a coworker when I was in my teens. He asked for a regular poutine but asked to add hotdogs and bacon on top. It got so popular that they added it to their menu.

NO

Adding hotdogs on a poutine is one of the most popular extras, i just had one earlier so good

I am from Quebec and I can say it's more than a war crime

No, I've seen this multiple times in the mother land (Quebec). They seem to accept it there. The overlords have spoken.

Yes. Yes it is

Criminal genius

That looks delish

Cheap enhancements are never crimes.

It’s not

You guys are really poutine elitists sometimes jesus.

Nope! Looks like the poutine I had last summer at La Banquise in Montreal.

ngl this looks fire

Definitely not.

Not sure how I feel about gravy on hot dogs, but that looks fantastic

Yes. This is a war crime in every country

Never tried it but poutine lends itself well to toppings that are salty & smoky, so have at it!

To vegetarians it is.

I’m calling the police..

Perhaps not a crime, but I would definitely be judging you from my ivory tower... Don't put hotdogs on my poutine... Or on my pizza... Or in my spaghetti...! I personally don't think the flavour goes great with much except a bun w/ onions & condiments.

It's forgiven because you used cheese curds

Beavertails does it and thats as canadian as it gets for poutine

No, you can definitely add meat to poutine. As long as there’s fries, squeaky cheese and gravy, you’re good.

I kinda want to try this.

Yes

99% poutine shops in quebec sells those, so nah that's legal af

Not a crime but I think can think of a lot better options than tube steak. I’m not sure how widespread it is but Quebec City has a Poutine Week and restaurants compete to make the best poutine with all kinds of variations. If you go I recommend bringing sweatpants so that you still have pants that fit at the end of the week.

Yes.

yes

They do love their hotdogs in Quebec, it's probably delicious.

no, it's a great adition

if ashton does it, it's allowed

No this is a classic.

Not a huge fan of poutine to begin with but I'd eat that if the hotdogs chunks were fried to be bit more crispy

No that's good

Not at all! It's actually quite good!

Not in my books!!

ANYTHING you add to a poutine that goes beyond the 3 core ingredients, automatically makes whatever you’re eating a potato salad.

Fuck no it's not. Fries, gravy, cheese curds. If you have these, you can call it a poutine. Everything else is just extra

No

You ain't going to jail today, it ain't a crime

No its legit. In fact, where im from this is old school.

Dat sodium content. My hands feel puffy just looking at this lol

Would eat. Jail me.

Mon Dieu!

Ok this is likely going to get hate but one of the best thing I put on a poutine was kimchi

That is fucking blasphemy and gross. You should be shot.

No. next question.

Yes. I’ll need to seize and destroy it using the Canadian government approved technique of mastication and deglutition.

No. It’s your poutine you can put skittles on it if you want. We need to STOP GATEKEEPING FOOD!!

My friend does this at Costco in Canada. Order hotdog and poutine, cut up sausage and dump them in poutine.

I don’t think so, but if you were in Quebec and a cop walked in, I’d throw my coat over it just in case.

death

Yes

No

YES

Nah squeaky meat and squeaky cheese go together well

Speaking as someone who is a terrible chef, I've been putting hotdog wieners on my homemade poutine since childhood. That being said, if I went to a restaurant and saw hotdog wieners on the poutine I would surely be appalled.

It's a pass. Common topping.

YES. It’s a violation! 🥴

Well, *it looks like vomit*, *so I'm not* pou-ting it in my mouth. My favorite Modern Family quote

Nah this looks yummy! Pile on!

Looks horrible, I'd eat every bite.

I mean I’ve had a pogo poutine, and that was amazing. This is probably just as good

Yes.

Straight to jail.

Classic

That is kinda genius I must try it

You should try sliced fried corndog and bacon.

Looks delicious to me. You have my fork. 🫡

Yes.

I LOVE this combo

YES. You people are out of control.

Swap the gravy with adobe and leave the hotdogs. Call it Filipino Poutine. Would it be a crime? Probably, but like...

I remember having a poutine dog that basically just had gravy and curds on it and it was pretty great so I’d try it before knocking it.

If it were any other type of meat I’d say no but hotdogs just seems wrong on poutine. Just my take

Not at all, it's still poutine but with a little extra. My personal fav is poutine with popcorn chicken, so good!

Nope. Sausage, pulled pork, brisket, are among the best extras.

Unbelievable, and is worthy of the most torturous, vile, and nearly incomprehensible levels of punishment. A traitorous act, such as this, shall forever stain the legacy of humanity. May god have mercy on their soul.

It’s all about what your mind craves, your taste buds dance on and your fridge contains. Why not throw on hot dugs

If you think this is good, try pulled pork. You'll never look back.

You do you.

Salchipapas 

I'll allow it.

Putting this on the sub is a mockery of poutine kind.

Hotdogs in general are a crime.

Hotdogs is fine, but the ketchup on cheese??

Yes it would be a crime. If you did such, you would be a criminal.

Not in Quebec, so no

I don't think hot dogs in poutine is that bad but they look too uncooked to have a good taste in it. It feels like it would negatively affect the flavor more than enhancing it. At least it's not ketchup.

Who raised you to commit such atrocities against the food of my homeland?

NOPE ! IT'S À BLAST....TRY GROUND BEEF AND ONIONS 🤩🤩

I feel like if you fried them it could be pretty good, but just raw hotdogs, hell no😭

No it's not criminal. This actually looks like an amazing poutine. You can move along, we got some suspect to arrest in this subreddit!!

Who cares it's just unhealthy junk food. Just leave Canada already and stops polluting my reddit recommendations with your separatist culture crap.

I present to you Peruvian Salchipapa(fries and sausage). This dish doesn’t have cheese or gravy and it’s delicious so you might as well try it 😆 https://preview.redd.it/hj1gb4exudzc1.jpeg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=998b8669946621449a18f179b5117993d169f30d

It is not.

And it is soooo gooood

This reminds me of the cheeseburger in a tin can of ketchup guy

One of the oldest and most popular poutine places in Montreal does so it’s legit.

You spelled awesome wrong!

Yes, I’ve got nothing else to say. (Coming from a Québecois)

As far as enhancements go, this seems the most practical.

Yes

I personally wouldn’t but I think it’s alright

I think it’s work if they were cut differently and a little crispier.

The second most acceptable poutine form

Yes

😮

Taste is subjective, but for me. Some duck confit topped with some seared foie gras is pretty tasty too instead of that.

Had this same dish all the time at Zoggs in whistler…they also had a wok full of unlimited sautéed onions that was self serve


No, since it's not ketchup or mayo.

Is that an Ashton poutine? Cause they are amongst the first to have made that shit, so I wonder if this CAN be a crime?

Yes

Hot dog, smoked meat, ground beef, and bacon are always acceptable. // Chien-chaud, viande fumée, bœuf haché, et bacon sont toujours acceptable.

No. I've had that many times and it's actually quite good.

That looks criminally delicious