Ep 3. Carne Diem

Cutthroat Kitchen is a culinary competition show where four talented chefs battle it out in the kitchen, but with a twist. In each round, they are given a certain amount of money to bid on sabotages that they can use on their opponents to make their lives miserable. In Season 8, Episode 3, titled "Carne Diem," the chefs are tasked with preparing dishes that feature beef as the main ingredient. The contestants are excited, but nervous, as they know that host Alton Brown and the judges will be extra tough on them.

The episode kicks off with Alton Brown introducing the chefs and explaining the rules. They are given $25,000 and must use it wisely to outbid each other for sabotages. The first challenge is to make a beef tartare with gummy worms. One chef secures the sabotage and is forced to use the gummy worms as a garnish. Another chef decides to go all out and puts the gummy worms inside the tartare. The judges are impressed with the creativity, but will the taste match up?

In the second round, the chefs are tasked with making a classic Italian dish - Osso Buco. One chef is given the sabotage of a can of soda to use as a cooking vessel. Another chef loses their utensils and is forced to use their hands. It's chaos in the kitchen as the chefs struggle to adapt to their sabotages. One chef even has to use their teeth to cut a piece of meat! It's a close call, but the judges ultimately choose the best osso buco.

The final round is the most intense yet. The contestants must make a dish featuring beef tenderloin. They are given a choice to use either a knife or a rock as their only tool. It's an incredibly challenging task, as the chefs are unable to use any other utensils to prepare the meat. One chef decides to use the rock to tenderize the meat, while another goes for the knife. The judges are wowed by the creativity and resourcefulness of each chef.

In the end, only one chef comes out on top and wins the $25,000 prize. The others are left to lick their wounds and wonder where they went wrong. "Carne Diem" is a thrilling episode that showcases the talent and creativity of the contestants. With each challenge, they raise the bar a little higher, proving that Cutthroat Kitchen is truly a cut above the rest.