Masterchef Canada Season 3 Episode 4 Trial by Fire

In this episode of Masterchef Canada, the remaining contestants are put to the ultimate test in a challenge deemed "Trial by Fire." The group is greeted by judges Claudio Aprile, Michael Bonacini, and Alvin Leung and promptly divided into two teams, each tasked with a unique challenge.

Team Red is led by Jeremy, who chooses Jesse and Sabrina as his teammates. Together, they must prepare a meal using an Argentinian wood-fired grill. The challenge proves difficult, as the grill requires constant attention and careful management to produce a consistent level of heat. The trio must also choose their ingredients wisely, as cooking time and temperature vary depending on the protein and vegetable.

Meanwhile, on Team Blue, Nicole takes charge, and selects Eric and Richelle to help her create a dish using a traditional Dutch oven. The team faces challenges of its own, as the oven requires even more attention than the grill. The heat source must remain consistent, and the food must be carefully monitored to avoid overcooking or burning.

The judges watch as both teams work to create unique and flavorful dishes, with Team Red opting for an herb-crusted pork tenderloin, while Team Blue chooses to make a root vegetable and beef stew. The judges are impressed with both teams' creativity and expertise, but only one can come out on top.

As the dishes are presented, the judges make their decisions, and the losing team is sent to the dreaded Pressure Test. Here, the members must create a complex and challenging pastry: a choux swan. A precise and delicate dessert, the choux swan requires careful mixing, piping, and baking skills, and many of the contestants show signs of struggle with the task.

The judges observe the bakers as they attempt to create their swans, offering advice and encouragement along the way. When the time is up, the contestants present their swans for tasting, and the judges make the hard decisions of which contestants will stay and which will go home.

In the end, only one team is named the winner of the challenge, with the others being sent to the Pressure Test. The results are surprising, with some contestants excelling in the challenge and others struggling to keep up. Tune in to see who will rise to the top, and who will be sent home empty-handed in this exciting episode of Masterchef Canada.