Chronicles of Poutine: The Curd the Fries and the Gravy

Battle III: Compliments vs. Merit Selection

2 sauces, both alike in dignity, on fair french fry we lay our scene.

In the red corner we have "Compliments" brand poutine sauce. Unassuming with its No-Frills label and design. Will it earn its place in the ranks of quality and yet somehow enjoyable sauces, or will it have earned its place in the bargain basement bin of condiment hell?

In the blue corner, Merit Selection. Mysterious, if not enticing, with its topsy-turvy bilingualism. Will it be as comforting as the cozy red band it sports?

Over many (many) pints of the traditional poutine accompaniment (beer), these two fiercely affordable contenders were weighed for their key components: viscosity, flavour, seasoning, adherence. After much deliberation the votes were tallied and...

Compliments Poutine Sauce emerges from the deep frier victorious.

Despite its lack of body and thin consistency, its flavour carried the dish further than the Merit Select. This is not to say that its vanquished competitor is a poor sauce-- in fact its viscosity was favourable when compared to the victor. However, its flavour seemed to disappear when coupled with its bowl-brethren, leaving the complete dish lacking in depth.

Compliments brand will definately be seen again, perhaps in the next round where the best of the best face off in sudden death poutine!