Chopped Junior Season 9 Episode 1
Chopped Junior
Season 9

Ep 1. Turkey Day! Hooray!

  • TV-G
  • November 12, 2019
  • 42 min

It's Turkey Day on Chopped Junior, and the young chefs are ready to showcase their skills in the kitchen! In the first episode of season 9, four junior chefs under the age of 13 compete in three rounds of intense cooking challenges using Thanksgiving favorites as the star ingredients.

In the first round, the chefs are presented with a basket containing a Thanksgiving staple - turkey! They must create a delicious appetizer that highlights the turkey and complements the other mandatory ingredients. The chefs waste no time in getting to work, showing off their creativity and cooking techniques as they prepare their dishes. The judges taste each appetizer, assessing the presentation, flavor, and use of ingredients before deciding which chef will move on to the next round.

The second round brings a more challenging task for the young chefs as they are given a basket filled with a variety of Thanksgiving sides, including stuffing, cranberry sauce, and green beans. They must create a cohesive and tasty entree using these ingredients as well as a protein that isn't turkey. The junior chefs use their ingenuity and knowledge of flavor profiles to create unique, mouth-watering dishes that impress the judges with their presentation, taste, and ingenuity.

The final round raises the stakes even higher as the two remaining chefs must create a dessert using pumpkin pie as the star ingredient. They must also incorporate other Thanksgiving-themed ingredients, such as apples, pecans, and cinnamon, in their dish. Both competitors aim to create an amazing dessert dish that stands out in presentation, flavor, and creativity, impressing the judges and earning them the grand prize of $10,000.

Throughout each round, the judges provide feedback and critiques to the chefs, giving them tips and suggestions to improve their dishes and techniques. Their critiques, combined with the pressure of a timed cooking competition, make this a challenging and exciting event for both the young chefs and the audience.

The Turkey Day episode of Chopped Junior is full of excitement, creativity, and deliciousness, giving viewers a glimpse into the incredible talent and passion of young chefs. Whether it's the unique flavor combinations or the beautiful presentation of their dishes, these junior chefs are sure to impress and inspire.

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Chopped Junior, Season 9 Episode 1, is available to watch and stream on Food Network. You can also buy, rent Chopped Junior on demand at Max, Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon, Vudu, Food Network, FuboTV, Sling, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    November 12, 2019
  • Content Rating
    TV-G
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English