Ep 5. Hog Wild in Memphis

In The Great Food Truck Race season 2 episode 5, titled Hog Wild in Memphis, the remaining food trucks head to Memphis, Tennessee, to put their culinary skills to the test. The city is known for its barbecue, which means the food truck contestants are expected to create dishes that live up to the local standard.

In the first challenge, Tyler Florence, the host of the show, tasks the teams with creating a dish using local Memphis ingredients. The teams must shop for ingredients at a farmers market and prepare their dishes in just 90 minutes. The judges, including local Memphis chefs and food critics, taste each dish. The team with the weakest dish is sent to the elimination challenge.

For the elimination challenge, the team must create a dish featuring pulled pork, one of the key meats in Memphis-style barbecue. The catch? They must prepare the dish on a stick, a concept inspired by carnival food. The team with the weakest dish is eliminated from the competition.

In addition to the challenges, tensions rise between the teams. One team is struggling with communication, leading to mistakes in food preparation. Another team is feeling the pressure of the competition, causing them to lash out at each other.

Despite the challenges, the teams must keep their focus and work together to create delicious dishes that impress the judges. The winning team advances to the next episode and is one step closer to winning the ultimate prize: their own food truck business.

Hog Wild in Memphis offers viewers a mouth-watering look at the art of barbecue and the inventive ways food truck teams can combine classic Memphis ingredients with their own unique culinary perspectives. With tension and drama between the teams, viewers will be on the edge of their seats waiting to see which team will come out on top.