Ep 19. Grill Game

In season 33 episode 19 of Chopped, titled "Grill Game," four contestants face off in a grilling competition. The contestants are tasked with creating dishes using ingredients commonly found at a backyard barbecue, such as burgers, hot dogs, and corn on the cob. However, these ingredients are not the only ones provided and the contestants will have to be creative with limited time to create dishes with the unique ingredients given.

The first round starts with 20 minutes on the clock, during which the contestants must create appetizers. They are given unique ingredients like smoked corn, watermelon radishes, and banana ketchup to work with along with more common grill ingredients. Time management and creativity prove crucial in this round as the judges taste the dishes and eliminate one chef for not meeting the challenge.

In the second round, the three remaining chefs have 30 minutes to create an entrée using even more unique ingredients from the grill like grilled grapes, pork belly, papaya, and corn nuts. The contestants must incorporate all of the mandatory ingredients in their dish, while also taking into account the flavors and cooking techniques that will impress the judges. One chef will be chopped in this round, leaving just two contestants to compete for the grand prize.

In the final round, the remaining two chefs must create a dessert that uses grill ingredients like ginger snaps, marshmallows, and fresh rosemary. They will have only 30 minutes on the clock, so their culinary skills will be tested to the limit in this high-pressure round. The judges will evaluate the dishes based on creativity, presentation, and taste to determine the winner of the competition.

As always, the judges on Chopped are not afraid to comment on the chefs' dishes, providing critical feedback on both the positive and negative aspects of each dish. The final winner will receive a cash prize and bragging rights as the champion of the Grill Game episode.

Throughout the episode, viewers can expect to see the contestants demonstrate their culinary skills on the grill while also dealing with the added pressure of competing against other skilled chefs. As the clock ticks down and the competition heats up, tensions will rise as the chefs battle to create the best dishes possible with the ingredients provided. It's a fast-paced, high-stakes competition that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.