Beat Bobby Flay Season 5 Episode 11 Sticking To Your Guns

In Beat Bobby Flay season 5 episode 11, titled "Sticking To Your Guns," two talented chefs are chosen to compete against each other for the chance to take down Bobby Flay. The first challenger is chef Barret Beyer, who is a former Marine and now works as a chef at a restaurant in Bellmore, New York called Plate at Earl's. Barret's signature dish is a delicious pork chop with a jalapeno peach glaze. He is confident that his dish will impress both the judges and Bobby Flay.

The second challenger is chef Alina Eisenhauer, who is the owner and head chef of the Sweet Kitchen & Bar in Worthington, Ohio. Alina specializes in creating unique and flavorful dishes using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. She plans to make a dish that highlights her love of exotic spices, and she is ready to show Bobby Flay what she's made of.

As the competition begins, both chefs are given 20 minutes to prepare a dish that incorporates a very special secret ingredient: Chinese five spice. Barret starts off by preparing his pork chop, choosing to pair it with a fresh vegetable medley. Meanwhile, Alina decides to make a sweet and spicy shrimp dish with a side of stir-fried vegetables. Both chefs are focused and determined to impress the judges with their unique take on this classic ingredient.

After the 20 minutes have passed, the judges taste each dish and praise both contestants for their use of the Chinese five spice. However, they must choose just one dish that stands out above the rest and moves onto the next round. In the end, the judges choose Alina's sweet and spicy shrimp dish as the winner, much to her delight. She moves on to the final round, where she will face off against Bobby Flay himself.

In the final round, Alina must present her signature dish to Bobby Flay. She chooses to make a tequila and lime-marinated chicken breast stuffed with goat cheese and topped with a citrus mango salsa. Bobby is impressed with the flavors and the presentation of the dish, but he is confident that he can make a dish that is even better.

Bobby sets out to make his own signature dish, which he calls a "Fresno Pepper Steak." He first sears a cut of beef and then adds a blend of spices and vegetables, including Fresno chilies, to create a flavorful sauce. He pairs the steak with a side of crispy spicy potatoes.

After tasting both dishes, the judges must decide who will be crowned the winner. They each offer their own critique of the dishes, praising Alina's creativity and bold flavors, but also acknowledging Bobby's expert use of spices and ability to elevate a classic dish.

In the end, the judges make their decision, and the winner of the competition is announced. Will Alina be able to beat Bobby Flay and take home the title, or will Bobby's years of experience and culinary expertise prove too much for her to overcome? Tune in to find out in this thrilling episode of Beat Bobby Flay!