Ep 4. Two Chefs in a Pod
- TVG
- April 6, 2014
- 42 min
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7.9 (16)
Two Chefs in a Pod is the fourth episode of season three of Cutthroat Kitchen. Hosted by Alton Brown, this cooking competition series sees four chefs battle it out in three rounds of culinary challenges, with the twist of sabotages thrown in by their competitors. At the end of each round, one chef is eliminated until only one remains and takes home the prize of $25,000.
In this episode, the four chefs have to work in pairs for the first round, preparing a dish with a variety of mushrooms. However, each pair is given a different type of mushroom to work with, and they can only trade ingredients with the other pair by giving up their sabotage card. The chefs must be strategic in deciding what to trade and what to keep in order to make the best dish possible.
In round two, the remaining three chefs are challenged to make a dish that pays homage to their favorite diner food. But, there's a catch. They all have to use the same countertop grill to cook their dish, and they can only use the tools and ingredients that they win in a Culinary Carnival game. The game includes challenges like knocking over a stack of plates with a rubber band and tossing a ring onto a bottle. The chefs have to think outside the box to make the best dish with the limited resources they have.
Finally, in the last round, the two remaining chefs have to make a dessert featuring the surprise ingredient of basil. However, they also have to deal with sabotages such as having to use water guns to squirt each other while they cook or having to wear a giant inflatable sumo wrestler suit. The pressure is on as they try to make a delicious dessert while also fending off these distractions and obstacles.
Throughout the episode, Alton Brown provides witty commentary and insights into the chefs' thought processes and strategies. As always, the chefs must be prepared for the unexpected and be able to adapt to the challenges that are thrown their way. In the end, only one chef will emerge victorious and claim the coveted prize money.