Ep 6. First Things Worst

In Chopped season 4 episode 6, titled "First Things Worst," four professional chefs compete against each other in a culinary battle. The competitors are presented with a basket of mystery ingredients in each of the three rounds, and they have to create a dish within 30 minutes using all the ingredients in the basket. The competitors are judged on their creativity, presentation, and overall taste of their dishes.

The first round starts with an appetizer challenge, and the judges have high expectations for the chefs. They are required to use rhubarb, sardines, bok choy, and raspberry schnapps in their dishes. The chefs are quickly thrown into action, chopping, sauteing, and grilling their way to create unique and flavorful dishes in the allotted time. The pressure is high as they all know that one of them will be "chopped" at the end of the round, and their dreams of winning the prize money and the title of Chopped Champion will be shattered.

The second round is the entree challenge, and the competitors are given a basket of bone-in veal chops, root beer, banana chips, and purple okra. This round proves to be challenging for some of the chefs, as they struggle to incorporate the flavors of root beer and banana chips with the veal meat while still keeping the dish elegant and flavorful. The judges carefully examine every dish, scrutinizing the use of ingredients and presentation, before deciding which chef will be "chopped" and sent home.

In the final round, the remaining two chefs face off in the dessert challenge. They are given a basket of black currants, smoked salt, matzoh meal, and canned apricots to work with. The judges are eager to taste the competing desserts, and the ingredients prove to be quite challenging for the chefs. The contestants work hard to create standout desserts, aiming to impress the judges and win the grand prize.

The finale is tense, with both chefs showcasing their finest creations. At the end of the round, only one chef is deemed worthy of the title, Chopped Champion. The winner is crowned, leaving the audience and the judges in awe of their culinary skills.

Overall, the episode "First Things Worst" keeps viewers at the edge of their seats with the creativity, technique, and culinary expertise displayed by each contestant. The show is a true testament to the talent and hard work required to make it in the cutthroat world of professional cooking.