Cutthroat Kitchen Season 3 Episode 9

Ep 9. Life's a Mystery ... Meat

  • TVG
  • May 11, 2014
  • 42 min
  • 8.4  (13)

In season 3 episode 9 of Cutthroat Kitchen titled "Life's a Mystery...Meat," four chefs are put to the test in a series of challenges where they must outsmart and sabotage each other in order to come out on top. The episode begins with host Alton Brown presenting the chefs with their first challenge: they must create a dish using mystery meats that are hidden underneath cloches. The catch? Each chef must bid on sabotages that will hinder their competitors' ability to cook, such as forcing them to cook in a tiny pan or making them use a blender without a lid.

After a series of back-and-forth bidding, the chefs set to work on their dishes. One chef struggles with the mystery meat they received, while another has trouble using a tiny pan to cook their dish. As the clock winds down, the chefs present their dishes to Alton for judgement. One chef's meat is undercooked, while another's dish is too salty. Alton ultimately eliminates the chef with the salty dish, and the others move on to the next challenge.

For the second challenge, the chefs must create a dish using canned goods they can find in a 'pantry.' However, they must bid on sabotages that will make it harder for their competitors to use certain ingredients, such as forcing them to use only one hand to cook or taking away their cooking utensils. The chefs scramble to auction off sabotages and attempt to cook their dishes as best they can.

Again, as the clock runs out, Alton judges the dishes. One chef's dish is too bland, while another's is too heavy on the canned vegetables. Ultimately, Alton eliminates one chef and sends the remaining two to the final challenge.

For their final challenge, the chefs must create a holiday-themed dish using a mystery protein and a shopping list of ingredients they must buy from a 'store.' However, each chef has the power to secretly assign their competitor a 'bad present,' such as an unwieldy and difficult-to-use cooking gadget. The chefs frantically shop for ingredients, trying to select the best possible ingredients while avoiding the bad presents that might be lurking on the shelves.

Back in the kitchen, the chefs set to work on their holiday dishes. One chef incorporates the mystery protein in a creative way, while another struggles with a bad present that inhibits their cooking abilities. As the clock ticks down, the chefs rush to complete their dishes.

Finally, Alton judges the final dishes to determine the winner. One dish is deemed too bland, while another is lauded for its bold flavors. In the end, Alton declares a winner and awards them the grand prize of $25,000.

Overall, Cutthroat Kitchen season 3 episode 9 "Life's a Mystery...Meat" is an exciting and suspenseful episode that showcases the ingenuity and skills of the competing chefs. With its fast-paced challenges and unpredictable sabotages, the show keeps viewers on the edge of their seats and offers a glimpse into what it takes to cook and compete at a high level.

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Cutthroat Kitchen, Season 3 Episode 9, is available to watch and stream on Food Network. You can also buy, rent Cutthroat Kitchen on demand at Hulu, Vudu, Food Network, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    May 11, 2014
  • Content Rating
    TVG
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.4  (13)