Whole Chicken and Fennel

Chef B of Everybody Eats Grill faces off against Chef Al of Windy City Grill Gang. Today’s challenge has our competitors preparing Lamb with a side of Pickled Vegetables. Will they be able to find the perfect balance between these distinct flavors and wow the judges?

Chef Jazzuri of Zurri’s Catering Company goes head-to-head with Chef Bendrick of Smoking Cade’s BBQ. Today’s hearty challenge features Turkey leg and Okra. Who will smoke out the competition?

The competition grows fiercer as Chef Rachelle of Rachelle’s Creative Dishes squares off against Chef Ohh. With Steak and Sweet Onion as the ingredients, our competitors must dish out sweet and savory meals. Who will secure a chance to continue?

Get ready for a seafood showdown! Chef Melody of Serenita Homestead grills it up against Chef Don of Carson’s BBQ. The challenge today is to take Salmon and Kale and turn them into delicious and nutritious meals for our judges, who will emerge victorious?

Chef Stanzee of Cupcake’s Kitchen battles it out against Chef Adrian of Da’Munchies ATL, balance is the name of today’s competition. Featuring Rib Tips and apples our competitors must delicately balance two vastly different flavors and wow the judges with their dishes. Who will secure their spot in the next round?

Southern Staples are on the menu today: Catfish and Polenta. Chef Jazurri throws down against Chef Ohh with a trip to the semifinals on the line. Creating cohesive dishes is the challenge, but today comes with a twist. Contestant’s dishes must feature Black Is Beautiful Stout Beer in their dishes. Who will persevere and move on to the semifinals?

The first of our semifinal matchups is set! Chef Don goes toe to toe with Chef Al. Today’s challenge focuses on the hearty components of Whole Chicken paired with Fennel. Surprises await as our pitmasters must artfully integrate Flo Wine into their dish. Who will win over the judges’ tastebuds?

Chef Jazzuri and Chef Stanzee throw down in this semifinal match. Sausage and Tomato are on the menu today, but our contestants also must integrate Blackberry Merlot Jam into their dishes. Sweet and Savory is the name of today’s game for a chance to battle it out in the finals. Who will emerge victorious?

The first round of the finals has arrived; Chef Stanzee faces off against Chef Al. The challenge today is cooking up pork belly with a side of rice. Our contestants can’t forget to incorporate their special ingredient: Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey. Who will rise to the top and gain an advantage going into round 2?

In this grand finale, Stanzee and Al look to seal their win and leave it all out in the arena. Vegan BBQ with a side of Mango is on the menu today. Who can show off their creativity using today’s special twist: Middleton Made Knives. Who will emerge victorious and be crowned the winner of the Hustle Sizzle and Smoke Arena?