Chopped Season 34 Episode 25
Chopped
Season 34

Ep 25. Better Duck Next Time

  • TVG
  • December 12, 2017
  • 42 min
  • 8.5  (11)

The 25th episode of the 34th season of Chopped is called "Better Duck Next Time," a pun referencing one of the key ingredients in the episode: duck. The show's premise involves four talented chefs battling it out through three rounds of cooking challenges, with one chef eliminated each round based on the results of the judges' evaluation.

In the first round - the appetizer round - the chefs are tasked with creating dishes using a basket of mystery ingredients that includes not only duck, but also a few unusual and challenging items. The clock is ticking as the chefs scramble to devise and execute their culinary visions, which they hope will impress the judges and make them one step closer to claiming the title of Chopped champion.

Only three chefs move on to the main course round, where they are presented with a new basket of ingredients and a new set of parameters to follow. This round is particularly challenging, as the flavors and textures of the main ingredients must be the focus of the dish, while the added ingredients must complement and enhance the main flavor profiles.

Finally, the remaining two chefs face off in the dessert round, where creativity and innovation are key to creating a winning dessert that will delight the judges' palates.

Throughout the episode, we see the chefs' personalities shine through as they work frantically to create their dishes. They share their strategies and personal stories, revealing the passion they have for cooking, as well as the pressure and intense competition that comes with participating in a show like Chopped.

As always, the judges - including celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson - offer their professional critiques and feedback, providing insight into what worked and what didn't in each dish.

Ultimately, the chef with the least impressive dish in each round is eliminated, culminating in a final showdown between the two remaining chefs. Who will rise to the challenge and impress the judges with their culinary skills? Tune in to "Better Duck Next Time" to find out.

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  • First Aired
    December 12, 2017
  • Content Rating
    TVG
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.5  (11)