Ep 2. Empanada Chance

In Cutthroat Kitchen season 6 episode 2, titled "Empanada Chance," four chefs battle it out in the kitchen in a series of challenges designed to sabotage their competitors and test their culinary skills. Host Alton Brown presides over the action, doling out "sabotages" to the highest bidders in each round, and giving the chefs a set amount of time to complete their dishes.

The theme of this episode is empanadas, a popular Latin American pastry filled with meats, vegetables, or fruit. The chefs are tasked with making their own versions of this classic dish, but with a twist. In each round, they must contend with unique sabotages that make it more difficult to succeed.

One of the sabotages involves a giant game of "hot potato" with the empanadas. The chefs must pass their dishes back and forth among each other, but at any given moment, Alton could unexpectedly shout "hot potato!" and force them to switch dishes.

Another sabotage takes the form of a "blindfold challenge," in which the chefs must cook without being able to see what ingredients they are using. They must use their other senses, such as taste and smell, to create a winning dish.

In a particularly challenging round, the chefs must contend with an ingredient swap that forces them to use a mystery ingredient provided by their competitors. They must incorporate this unexpected ingredient into their empanadas, all while staying true to their original vision for the dish.

Throughout the episode, the chefs face off in one-on-one battles, cooking head-to-head against each other in a race to see who can create the most delicious empanadas. The winner of each round moves on to the next until only one chef remains, crowned the ultimate champion and taking home a cash prize.

The drama and tension are high as the chefs battle their way through the competition, facing off against each other and the devious sabotages that Alton Brown puts in their way. It's a test of skill, creativity, and adaptability, as the chefs must constantly adjust their plans and improvise in order to stay in the game.

"Empanada Chance" is a fast-paced, exciting episode of Cutthroat Kitchen that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With its creative challenges and talented chefs, it's a must-see for fans of food competition shows.