1 00:00:01,585 --> 00:00:02,584 Gordon: Previously on "masterchef," 2 00:00:02,920 --> 00:00:05,629 The competition kicked off with a big twist. 3 00:00:05,673 --> 00:00:08,424 You'll cook alongside everyone else from your home region. 4 00:00:08,467 --> 00:00:11,510 Whoever cooks the best dish will also save 5 00:00:11,554 --> 00:00:13,846 Their entire region from elimination that night. 6 00:00:13,848 --> 00:00:15,472 Oh, ( bleep ). 7 00:00:15,516 --> 00:00:17,891 - Yeah! - Come on, south! Y'all got it! 8 00:00:17,893 --> 00:00:19,476 - Taste right to you? - Could be better. 9 00:00:19,520 --> 00:00:22,104 - Have you ever fried lobster before? - I haven't. 10 00:00:22,106 --> 00:00:24,940 - We're about to find out. You've done it beautifully. - Congratulations, kyle. 11 00:00:24,942 --> 00:00:27,026 - Ah! Look at that! - Yeah, midwest! 12 00:00:27,028 --> 00:00:29,445 This regional immunity pin makes all the difference. 13 00:00:29,488 --> 00:00:30,779 You certainly would have been in the bottom. 14 00:00:30,823 --> 00:00:32,531 With this dish, you're not even playing the game. 15 00:00:32,575 --> 00:00:34,408 I just see garnishes. It's just clunky. 16 00:00:34,410 --> 00:00:36,577 - They just look sad. - I'm so sorry. 17 00:00:36,620 --> 00:00:37,619 Gordon: Say good-bye. 18 00:00:39,331 --> 00:00:42,249 Tonight, the first mystery box of the season 19 00:00:42,293 --> 00:00:44,251 - Is as american as... - Apples! 20 00:00:44,295 --> 00:00:45,711 And the tactics begin... 21 00:00:45,755 --> 00:00:48,714 Kyle, you get to pick what kind of dish 22 00:00:48,758 --> 00:00:50,382 Each region cooks. 23 00:00:50,426 --> 00:00:53,293 I'm excited to make them a little less comfortable. 24 00:00:53,304 --> 00:00:55,888 - ( bleep ) - let's go! 25 00:00:55,931 --> 00:00:58,390 ...As the cooks battle for their home region. 26 00:00:58,434 --> 00:01:00,434 - You good? - Definitely not in my wheelhouse. 27 00:01:00,478 --> 00:01:02,102 - Oh, great. - Not gonna let you down again. 28 00:01:02,146 --> 00:01:05,064 Did you put salt instead of sugar on them? 29 00:01:05,066 --> 00:01:09,109 The only thing worse than the dish is lying to us. I hate being lied to. 30 00:01:18,871 --> 00:01:21,455 - First big mystery box challenge, guys. - Yep. 31 00:01:21,499 --> 00:01:24,708 - Love the mystery box. This is old school. - Exciting. I love it. 32 00:01:26,962 --> 00:01:30,005 - Oh, my god! - Oh! 33 00:01:30,007 --> 00:01:31,381 - Oh, no. - What do we got? 34 00:01:31,383 --> 00:01:34,510 - I told you. - Oh, mystery box, baby! 35 00:01:34,553 --> 00:01:36,220 Okay. 36 00:01:36,263 --> 00:01:37,763 Nina: It's the first mystery box challenge. 37 00:01:37,807 --> 00:01:39,890 I'm thinking, "okay, here we go. 38 00:01:39,934 --> 00:01:41,183 What are they gonna throw at us?" 39 00:01:41,227 --> 00:01:42,976 Okay, mystery box. 40 00:01:43,020 --> 00:01:44,520 Welcome back, guys! 41 00:01:44,563 --> 00:01:45,896 I'm excited, though, 42 00:01:45,898 --> 00:01:47,689 Because I thrive on being 43 00:01:47,733 --> 00:01:50,359 A little bit uncomfortable, and the unknown. 44 00:01:52,696 --> 00:01:57,491 Welcome back to "masterchef: United tastes of america." 45 00:01:57,493 --> 00:01:59,827 ( cheering ) 46 00:01:59,870 --> 00:02:02,996 I'm sure you can all see how focusing on regions 47 00:02:02,998 --> 00:02:06,625 Is already making this season tougher than ever. 48 00:02:06,669 --> 00:02:11,380 Now, tonight is your first mystery box challenge. 49 00:02:12,508 --> 00:02:15,759 On the count of three, lift your boxes. 50 00:02:15,803 --> 00:02:19,847 One, two, three, lift! 51 00:02:19,890 --> 00:02:21,932 ( all scream ) 52 00:02:21,976 --> 00:02:24,184 ( laughing ) 53 00:02:24,228 --> 00:02:28,438 - Yeah! - Not what I was expecting. 54 00:02:28,482 --> 00:02:31,358 - That's right. Apples. - They're so tiny. 55 00:02:31,402 --> 00:02:35,487 Now, america's one of the biggest apple-growers anywhere in the world. 56 00:02:35,531 --> 00:02:37,823 And there are all sorts of amazing apples in those boxes, 57 00:02:37,867 --> 00:02:40,826 Like the honeycrisp, the fuji, the gala, 58 00:02:40,828 --> 00:02:42,411 And of course, the classic granny smith. 59 00:02:42,454 --> 00:02:45,539 Now, everyone thinks sweet, but there are loads 60 00:02:45,583 --> 00:02:48,792 And loads of savory dishes you can make with apples. 61 00:02:48,794 --> 00:02:52,087 - I'm ready for this. - James, give us an insight tonight, 62 00:02:52,089 --> 00:02:54,548 What you'd love to make. Where are we going? We going sweet or savory? 63 00:02:54,592 --> 00:02:57,509 - I'm going savory. - Love it. What kind of dish? 64 00:02:57,511 --> 00:03:00,429 - A pork chop. - Jennifer, you came into this competition 65 00:03:00,472 --> 00:03:02,222 - With a sweet apple dish. - Yes. 66 00:03:02,266 --> 00:03:03,891 So, tonight, where are you going? 67 00:03:03,934 --> 00:03:05,559 I want to show you savory today, 68 00:03:05,603 --> 00:03:07,227 So I'm thinking some lamb. 69 00:03:07,229 --> 00:03:08,979 Wayne, what are we thinking? 70 00:03:08,981 --> 00:03:11,231 Apple tarte tatin. Take it sweet. 71 00:03:11,233 --> 00:03:13,901 I love that. Richie, what we thinking? 72 00:03:13,944 --> 00:03:17,571 The second I saw these apples, I thought some sort of hickory smoked barbecue sauce, 73 00:03:17,615 --> 00:03:18,655 So I want to do some savory with it. 74 00:03:18,699 --> 00:03:20,866 Love that. Now, kyle, 75 00:03:20,868 --> 00:03:22,868 As the winner of the immunity pin, 76 00:03:22,912 --> 00:03:25,495 Tonight you've got a big advantage. 77 00:03:25,539 --> 00:03:27,456 You heard all those amazing ideas. 78 00:03:27,499 --> 00:03:29,666 Well, it doesn't really matter what they're thinking, 79 00:03:29,710 --> 00:03:33,670 Because two regions will make savory dishes. 80 00:03:33,714 --> 00:03:37,507 The other two regions will make sweet dishes. 81 00:03:37,551 --> 00:03:41,887 And you get to pick what kind of dish each region cooks. 82 00:03:41,889 --> 00:03:43,764 ( bleep ) 83 00:03:43,766 --> 00:03:46,558 I'm powerful. This is amazing. 84 00:03:46,602 --> 00:03:49,603 - So I'd like you to come on down... - Okay. 85 00:03:49,647 --> 00:03:51,772 ...Join your region, and have a confab. 86 00:03:51,815 --> 00:03:54,066 Strategize smartly. 87 00:03:56,403 --> 00:03:58,987 I really hope kyle chooses savory for the northeast 88 00:03:58,989 --> 00:04:01,731 Because it is a little bit easier to master. 89 00:04:01,742 --> 00:04:04,409 When it comes to dessert, baking's a bit more of a science, 90 00:04:04,453 --> 00:04:06,328 There's not as much room for flexibility. 91 00:04:06,372 --> 00:04:07,621 There's a little bit more wiggle room 92 00:04:07,665 --> 00:04:09,748 When it comes to cooking a savory dish. 93 00:04:09,792 --> 00:04:11,375 ( muted chatter ) 94 00:04:11,377 --> 00:04:15,087 So, can I presume we would like savory? Yes? 95 00:04:15,089 --> 00:04:17,339 So then the question is, who's the second savory? 96 00:04:17,383 --> 00:04:19,007 - He's going to pick us for sweets. - I think he probably will. 97 00:04:19,009 --> 00:04:22,469 - Yeah. - Yeah. Love it. 98 00:04:22,513 --> 00:04:24,972 Let's go, midwest. 99 00:04:25,015 --> 00:04:29,017 Okay, kyle, let's start with your home region. 100 00:04:29,019 --> 00:04:32,980 Will the midwest be cooking savory or sweet? 101 00:04:32,982 --> 00:04:35,899 They're gonna be cooking savory tonight, joe. 102 00:04:35,901 --> 00:04:38,777 - Yeah! We got this. - Talk me through that. 103 00:04:38,821 --> 00:04:40,279 You know, I think that savory 104 00:04:40,322 --> 00:04:42,489 Is going to be an easier play today, 105 00:04:42,533 --> 00:04:45,650 And that the sweet is really gonna handicap the other regions. 106 00:04:45,661 --> 00:04:47,744 Okay, so let's move on to the northeast, kyle. 107 00:04:47,788 --> 00:04:49,413 What are your thoughts? What will they be cooking? 108 00:04:49,456 --> 00:04:51,581 So, I think they're gonna be cooking sweet tonight. 109 00:04:51,625 --> 00:04:54,626 Aw, let's go. Let's go. Come on, northeast! 110 00:04:54,670 --> 00:04:56,211 - Okay. - We got this. 111 00:04:56,255 --> 00:04:58,213 Why the northeast? Do you have, like, a vendetta 112 00:04:58,215 --> 00:04:59,881 Against that part of the country or what? 113 00:04:59,925 --> 00:05:02,384 I'm excited to make them a little less comfortable. 114 00:05:02,428 --> 00:05:06,680 I think that the northeast is a bigger danger to the midwest region. 115 00:05:06,724 --> 00:05:10,309 - Okay, so, one savory, one sweet. - How about the south? 116 00:05:10,352 --> 00:05:13,312 So, they're gonna be cooking sweets as well. 117 00:05:13,355 --> 00:05:15,314 - ( kyle laughs ) - let's go! 118 00:05:15,399 --> 00:05:16,815 - We got you. - Let's get it. 119 00:05:16,817 --> 00:05:18,400 Kyle: Also excited to make them 120 00:05:18,444 --> 00:05:19,860 A little less comfortable tonight. 121 00:05:19,903 --> 00:05:21,361 I'm a little intimidated by the south. 122 00:05:21,405 --> 00:05:23,488 - Aarón: Got you. - And that means you're 123 00:05:23,532 --> 00:05:26,325 - Giving the west savory. - Whoo! West. 124 00:05:26,368 --> 00:05:27,492 That's what I'm talking about. 125 00:05:27,494 --> 00:05:29,202 - Let's do it! - Thank you, bruh. 126 00:05:29,246 --> 00:05:32,331 I'm not gonna say anything ill about the west, 127 00:05:32,374 --> 00:05:34,916 But I think we're most afraid of these northeast 128 00:05:34,960 --> 00:05:36,501 And southern regions right now. 129 00:05:36,545 --> 00:05:38,337 - That was cold. - Rude. 130 00:05:38,380 --> 00:05:41,673 - Ouch. - I like being underestimated. 131 00:05:41,717 --> 00:05:45,218 Well, I can't wait to see how these picks play out. 132 00:05:45,220 --> 00:05:47,763 - Let's do it! - Now, all of you, remember, 133 00:05:47,765 --> 00:05:51,516 Tonight we'll be tasting the top dish from each region. 134 00:05:51,560 --> 00:05:54,561 Whoever cooks the best dish overall will win the immunity pin. 135 00:05:54,605 --> 00:05:57,606 They'll be safe from elimination across the next challenge, 136 00:05:57,608 --> 00:06:02,611 And keep their entire region safe from elimination tonight. 137 00:06:02,654 --> 00:06:07,491 We'll also taste the bottom dishes from the remaining three regions, 138 00:06:07,534 --> 00:06:08,992 And whoever cooks the worst dish from there, 139 00:06:09,078 --> 00:06:12,329 Sadly, will be leaving the competition. 140 00:06:12,331 --> 00:06:15,540 - Fight for your region, fight for your team. - All: Yes, chef. 141 00:06:15,584 --> 00:06:20,337 All right, you'll have one hour to cook your apple dishes. 142 00:06:20,339 --> 00:06:25,217 60 minutes starts now! Good luck. 143 00:06:25,260 --> 00:06:27,094 - Let's go, guys. - Let's go. 144 00:06:27,137 --> 00:06:30,138 - Come on, guys. - Don't waste too much time in that pantry, please. 145 00:06:30,182 --> 00:06:32,140 Yeah, midwest. Represent. 146 00:06:32,184 --> 00:06:34,434 - Ooh, sorry. - Excuse me. 147 00:06:34,520 --> 00:06:37,187 - Let me have it. Excuse me, hon. - Celery root. 148 00:06:37,231 --> 00:06:39,398 - Sugar, guys. Sugar, sugar, sugar. - Vanilla. 149 00:06:39,441 --> 00:06:41,358 - Butter, butter, butter. - Ooh, nice. 150 00:06:41,443 --> 00:06:43,360 Coming right behind you here, grant. 151 00:06:43,404 --> 00:06:44,903 Grant: I'm feeling good about cooking a savory apple dish. 152 00:06:44,947 --> 00:06:46,947 I am more of a savory guy than a baking guy. 153 00:06:46,990 --> 00:06:48,573 We have so many wonderful apple orchards 154 00:06:48,575 --> 00:06:50,325 In the central iowa area, 155 00:06:50,369 --> 00:06:52,285 So, you know, I think everybody in the midwest 156 00:06:52,329 --> 00:06:54,037 Is gonna be pretty good on these savory apple dishes. 157 00:06:54,039 --> 00:06:55,789 But I'm a little worried about wayne. 158 00:06:55,874 --> 00:06:57,791 What else do I need? What else do I need? 159 00:06:57,835 --> 00:06:59,292 Oh, my god, I'm blanking right now. 160 00:06:59,336 --> 00:07:01,837 Wayne was looking for something on the sweeter side. 161 00:07:01,922 --> 00:07:03,505 I think he might need some help today, 162 00:07:03,549 --> 00:07:05,924 So hopefully the rest of us can put something on the plate 163 00:07:06,009 --> 00:07:08,343 That gets everybody safe from elimination. 164 00:07:08,345 --> 00:07:10,846 Gordon: Guys, that's four minutes gone. Let's go! 165 00:07:10,889 --> 00:07:13,306 - All right, james, let's do it. - Team, let's go. 166 00:07:13,350 --> 00:07:18,520 - All right, let's go. - Go, midwest! 167 00:07:18,564 --> 00:07:19,938 I really am proud to represent the south. 168 00:07:19,940 --> 00:07:21,690 We really know how to do dessert, 169 00:07:21,733 --> 00:07:23,233 So I think we're gonna be fine. 170 00:07:23,277 --> 00:07:26,194 Beautiful. Let's go, west. 171 00:07:26,238 --> 00:07:27,821 Looking good. Y'all ready to take this challenge? 172 00:07:27,823 --> 00:07:31,992 100%. We don't have beautiful apple orchards in alaska 173 00:07:31,994 --> 00:07:33,743 Like the rest of the west does. 174 00:07:33,787 --> 00:07:35,704 But we do have crabapples there. 175 00:07:35,747 --> 00:07:40,333 Kyle gave the west savory, so I am doing some scallops, 176 00:07:40,335 --> 00:07:44,254 Green apple and celery root purée, apple chutney, and a crabapple salad. 177 00:07:44,298 --> 00:07:45,672 The scallops are not the star of this dish, 178 00:07:45,716 --> 00:07:48,175 And it would be easy for that to become the focus. 179 00:07:48,218 --> 00:07:50,552 I definitely feel like I'm pushing myself using a few new ingredients, 180 00:07:50,596 --> 00:07:53,597 But I'm excited to see how it turns out. 181 00:07:53,640 --> 00:07:56,224 Anybody need cider, I got it, northeast. 182 00:07:56,226 --> 00:07:57,559 - Thank you. - We're good, thanks, ryan. 183 00:07:57,603 --> 00:08:00,228 Our man up there picked sweet for the northeast, 184 00:08:00,272 --> 00:08:03,940 So I am making a ricotta donut. 185 00:08:03,942 --> 00:08:05,650 Apple everywhere. 186 00:08:05,694 --> 00:08:08,403 And then I have a cream cheese whipped cream icing. 187 00:08:08,447 --> 00:08:10,322 Ricotta donut is italian dessert, 188 00:08:10,365 --> 00:08:11,823 So it's something that I'm comfortable with. 189 00:08:11,867 --> 00:08:13,283 Apples are one of the few fruits 190 00:08:13,327 --> 00:08:15,494 That we actually can grow in the northeast. 191 00:08:15,537 --> 00:08:19,372 And, uh, we're taking that pin and we're safe tonight. 192 00:08:19,416 --> 00:08:22,792 Gordon: Guys, 10 minutes gone, 50 minutes to go. 193 00:08:22,794 --> 00:08:25,962 Big night. First big mystery box challenge, and a big advantage 194 00:08:25,964 --> 00:08:27,506 From that immunity pin winner last week. 195 00:08:27,549 --> 00:08:29,841 Midwest, looking good. You're 10 minutes in. 196 00:08:29,885 --> 00:08:32,010 - Great start. - Thank you, kyle. 197 00:08:32,045 --> 00:08:36,130 And kyle's nominated midwest, his region, and the west doing savory, 198 00:08:36,141 --> 00:08:38,642 Followed by northeast and south doing the dessert. That's a tough call, right? 199 00:08:38,685 --> 00:08:42,187 Kyle's really keeping the south and the northeast on their toes. 200 00:08:42,231 --> 00:08:43,730 90% of them were leaning towards a savory 201 00:08:43,732 --> 00:08:46,233 Because that is the easiest option. Let's be honest. 202 00:08:46,276 --> 00:08:49,069 It's so much more difficult to pull of the dessert in 60 minutes. 203 00:08:49,071 --> 00:08:50,570 - For sure. - That's up for debate. 204 00:08:50,614 --> 00:08:52,489 I think there's so many classical apple desserts 205 00:08:52,491 --> 00:08:54,699 That should be coming to play, whether it's a tarte tatin, 206 00:08:54,743 --> 00:08:56,284 Whether it's some apple churros. 207 00:08:56,328 --> 00:08:58,203 Many different things you can do. 208 00:08:58,205 --> 00:09:00,330 But I still think it's way easier 209 00:09:00,332 --> 00:09:02,791 To do a delicious savory dish than a dessert tonight. 210 00:09:02,793 --> 00:09:06,461 I think the northeast and the south are in for some trouble. 211 00:09:06,505 --> 00:09:08,171 Right, nina, tell me, what are you doing? 212 00:09:08,215 --> 00:09:11,424 I am calling this sam and mom's apple crumble. 213 00:09:11,468 --> 00:09:14,636 Sam is my 10-year-old and he is a budding foodie, 214 00:09:14,638 --> 00:09:17,472 And apple crumble is his favorite dessert in the world. 215 00:09:17,516 --> 00:09:20,183 But it's also mom's, and I'm gonna put some thyme in the crumble 216 00:09:20,227 --> 00:09:22,978 For a little bit of an adult flavor, and a little bit of bourbon as well. 217 00:09:23,021 --> 00:09:25,814 So you're making a crème fresh? A custard? Where are we going with this? 218 00:09:25,857 --> 00:09:28,608 I am going to do a stabilized maple whipped cream, 219 00:09:28,652 --> 00:09:32,737 And I'm also going to do a little bit of a fresh fruit salad on top of that. 220 00:09:32,781 --> 00:09:36,324 Kyle seems to be slightly intimidated with the strength of the northeast. 221 00:09:36,368 --> 00:09:38,577 What does that say about your region? 222 00:09:38,620 --> 00:09:39,953 There's a lot of apples that grow in the northeast, 223 00:09:39,997 --> 00:09:41,121 And so we all know what we're doing with them. 224 00:09:41,164 --> 00:09:42,455 I'm not worried about us at all. 225 00:09:42,499 --> 00:09:43,999 - Good luck, yes? - Thank you. 226 00:09:44,001 --> 00:09:46,668 Ah, midwest, it's smelling good. We got this. 227 00:09:46,712 --> 00:09:49,588 Apples coming out of my ears. 228 00:09:49,631 --> 00:09:51,298 - Hello, wayne. - Hey, guys. 229 00:09:51,341 --> 00:09:53,508 You're not making risotto again, are you? That was enough. 230 00:09:53,510 --> 00:09:55,302 That risotto would have taken you straight home. 231 00:09:55,345 --> 00:09:57,304 Well, I'm gonna make up for it today, guys, I promise. 232 00:09:57,347 --> 00:10:00,223 - So, what's the dish? - It's harissa rubbed scallops. 233 00:10:00,267 --> 00:10:03,518 And we're gonna have an apple and fennel purée, 234 00:10:03,562 --> 00:10:05,729 And it's gonna have an israeli couscous with apples, fig, 235 00:10:05,731 --> 00:10:08,231 And just lightly dusted with a harissa spice that I have yet to make. 236 00:10:08,233 --> 00:10:09,983 You don't have to have apples everywhere. 237 00:10:09,985 --> 00:10:11,359 Make sure it's balanced and it makes sense. 238 00:10:11,403 --> 00:10:12,986 'cause we have to eat the dish, too. 239 00:10:13,030 --> 00:10:14,779 Is that israeli couscous you're cooking from dry? 240 00:10:14,823 --> 00:10:15,989 I'm toasting it right now. 241 00:10:15,991 --> 00:10:17,991 You know, the process with couscous 242 00:10:17,993 --> 00:10:19,576 Is not so different than risotto. 243 00:10:19,620 --> 00:10:22,329 - Oh, great. - Good luck. 244 00:10:22,372 --> 00:10:24,706 Got dinged last week for bad technique, 245 00:10:24,750 --> 00:10:26,708 So I need to prove 246 00:10:26,743 --> 00:10:29,294 That my cooking skills are good enough to be here. 247 00:10:29,338 --> 00:10:31,630 As a business guy, sometimes you take some fails, 248 00:10:31,673 --> 00:10:33,506 But I can't make the same mistake twice 249 00:10:33,550 --> 00:10:35,383 Or I could be leaving this kitchen today. 250 00:10:35,427 --> 00:10:37,052 Oh, man. 251 00:10:48,899 --> 00:10:52,484 - I love my apples! - Come on. 252 00:10:52,486 --> 00:10:55,153 First mystery box of the season. Apples! 253 00:10:55,197 --> 00:10:58,365 Someone's winning the immunity pin and saving their region. 254 00:10:58,408 --> 00:10:59,491 Kyle: I feel like the midwest is under control. 255 00:10:59,534 --> 00:11:02,661 I like this. We look like master chefs. 256 00:11:02,704 --> 00:11:05,664 - Thank you, kyle. - Kyle's team, they're doing what they wanted to do, 257 00:11:05,666 --> 00:11:09,209 Which is savory, because it's a little bit easier. 258 00:11:09,211 --> 00:11:11,419 He also gave the west savory. 259 00:11:11,463 --> 00:11:13,380 I think in his mind, the west is a weaker team. 260 00:11:13,423 --> 00:11:15,507 There's only four of them. He really wants to challenge 261 00:11:15,509 --> 00:11:18,677 And put to the test the south and the northeast, 262 00:11:18,720 --> 00:11:20,804 - Giving them sweet because it's very difficult to do. - Yeah. 263 00:11:20,847 --> 00:11:24,224 Guys, 40 minutes to go. Let's go! 264 00:11:24,267 --> 00:11:25,725 Where'd my salt go? Where'd my salt go? 265 00:11:27,604 --> 00:11:29,312 - No? I'll grab one. - No. 266 00:11:29,356 --> 00:11:31,564 - Can you grab one for me, too, please? - Yeah, babe. 267 00:11:31,608 --> 00:11:34,109 I'm glad I got sweet because I want to open up my dessert shop, 268 00:11:34,152 --> 00:11:37,779 Which is going to be all different type of desserts from all over the world. 269 00:11:37,781 --> 00:11:41,658 I'm making rice pudding with cardamom and rose with apple in it. 270 00:11:41,702 --> 00:11:45,370 I got a little hiccup here because my milk curdled twice, 271 00:11:45,414 --> 00:11:47,414 So I'm a little behind on my rice. 272 00:11:47,457 --> 00:11:50,375 So if it doesn't come out, the rice might be uncooked. 273 00:11:52,254 --> 00:11:53,628 - Richie. - Talk to me. 274 00:11:53,672 --> 00:11:55,505 What's the dish and what apple are you using? 275 00:11:55,549 --> 00:11:58,258 I'm using the black arkansas apple 276 00:11:58,301 --> 00:11:59,551 And I'm doing a honey spice cupcake 277 00:11:59,594 --> 00:12:00,802 With an apple filling on top 278 00:12:00,846 --> 00:12:01,928 And a tarragon whipped cream. 279 00:12:01,972 --> 00:12:04,305 - That's a tall order. - It is. 280 00:12:04,307 --> 00:12:05,640 How are you gonna get the batter done? Have you started the batter? 281 00:12:05,684 --> 00:12:08,309 I've just started. I got my butter melting right now. 282 00:12:08,353 --> 00:12:10,353 Batter won't take me too long. It's just letting it sit in that oven. 283 00:12:10,355 --> 00:12:12,605 Last time round, with the dessert, it was very disappointing. 284 00:12:12,607 --> 00:12:15,400 I'm hoping you climb that ladder tonight, yes? 285 00:12:15,444 --> 00:12:17,235 That's my goal, chef. That's my goal. 286 00:12:17,279 --> 00:12:18,403 Get those cupcakes in the oven, yes? 287 00:12:18,447 --> 00:12:20,697 - Thank you so much. - Good luck. 288 00:12:22,701 --> 00:12:25,827 - Apples are in. - How's those knife cuts, james? 289 00:12:25,829 --> 00:12:28,621 - You know, looking pretty good. - I love it. 290 00:12:28,665 --> 00:12:30,749 Kyle: You guys are all cooking bacon back here 291 00:12:30,792 --> 00:12:31,916 And it smells really good. 292 00:12:31,960 --> 00:12:34,627 - You know you want it. - I do. 293 00:12:34,671 --> 00:12:36,880 Make sure y'all salt and taste everything, 294 00:12:36,923 --> 00:12:39,257 - And make sure y'all get y'all plates. - Yes, thank you. 295 00:12:39,301 --> 00:12:40,884 - Oh, ( bleep ). - Get y'all plates. 296 00:12:40,927 --> 00:12:42,719 - Thank you, james. - You're welcome. 297 00:12:42,721 --> 00:12:44,596 - Kennedy. How are you? - Hello! 298 00:12:44,598 --> 00:12:45,889 - Joe: Pork loin. - Aarón: Yes. 299 00:12:45,932 --> 00:12:48,433 - Pork tenderloin, sure. - Kennedy, do you feel 300 00:12:48,477 --> 00:12:51,227 Like you got a bye with the savory designation? 301 00:12:51,271 --> 00:12:52,645 I definitely think that I got a bye. 302 00:12:52,689 --> 00:12:55,356 I cook savory a lot more than I cook sweet, 303 00:12:55,400 --> 00:12:57,400 And I know pork like the back of my hand. 304 00:12:57,444 --> 00:12:59,194 My mom used to cook pork in, like, the crock-pot, 305 00:12:59,196 --> 00:13:01,446 So this is an homage to my mother today. 306 00:13:01,490 --> 00:13:03,490 So I'm gonna do a pork tenderloin with apple two ways. 307 00:13:03,533 --> 00:13:05,408 I'm gonna do an apple butter gravy 308 00:13:05,494 --> 00:13:07,660 And then a pickled green apple, fennel, 309 00:13:07,662 --> 00:13:10,163 - And red onion salad to top. - I love a pork tenderloin. 310 00:13:10,207 --> 00:13:12,207 - Very underappreciated. - Only if it's done right. 311 00:13:12,250 --> 00:13:14,626 - Has to be done right. - But it's a beautiful canvas. 312 00:13:14,669 --> 00:13:17,003 - Yeah. All right, good luck. - Thank you so much. 313 00:13:17,881 --> 00:13:19,088 Mm. 314 00:13:23,595 --> 00:13:26,179 - How you doing over there, sav? - I'm all right. 315 00:13:26,223 --> 00:13:28,348 That don't sound convincing. What's going on? 316 00:13:28,391 --> 00:13:30,350 I was talking, my caramel's got too dark, but that's okay. 317 00:13:30,393 --> 00:13:32,602 - All right. - Uh, reagan, how we doing? 318 00:13:32,604 --> 00:13:34,979 - Hi! I'm well. How are you? - Tell me about the dish. What are we doing? 319 00:13:34,981 --> 00:13:38,191 I am making flambéed apples over a shortcake. 320 00:13:38,193 --> 00:13:40,360 - A shortcake, like a tower? - Yes, like a tower. 321 00:13:40,403 --> 00:13:42,821 What does that say that kyle wants you to do a dessert? 322 00:13:42,823 --> 00:13:46,574 He's very afraid, as he should be. The south, we are a threat. 323 00:13:46,618 --> 00:13:50,495 We know flavor better than any other, and we're gonna bring it today. 324 00:13:50,580 --> 00:13:51,955 - Ain't that right, guys? - That's right! 325 00:13:51,957 --> 00:13:53,915 And put kyle back in his box, yes? 326 00:13:53,917 --> 00:13:54,833 We gonna put him right back 327 00:13:54,835 --> 00:13:56,209 Where he belongs-- down there. 328 00:13:56,211 --> 00:13:57,669 - Good luck. - Yes, sir. 329 00:13:59,381 --> 00:14:02,382 - I love you, reagan. -Ha! 330 00:14:03,468 --> 00:14:06,344 - Kendal, you good? - I got an idea. 331 00:14:06,388 --> 00:14:08,638 If I can pull it off, I think I might be all right. 332 00:14:08,682 --> 00:14:12,767 - Kendal, how are you feeling? - Well, this is definitely not in my wheelhouse. 333 00:14:12,769 --> 00:14:15,645 Right. Do you think kyle's dealt you a dysfunctional card? 334 00:14:15,647 --> 00:14:18,648 'cause I don't think you have many exciting desserts up your sleeve. 335 00:14:18,733 --> 00:14:21,150 I do not. That is my wife's wheelhouse. 336 00:14:21,194 --> 00:14:23,987 I don't have her here today, so I'm gonna do a churro. 337 00:14:23,989 --> 00:14:25,822 I'm put some apple through the food processor 338 00:14:25,866 --> 00:14:27,490 To substitute for some of the sugar. 339 00:14:27,576 --> 00:14:29,659 Churros, with aarón sánchez in the house tonight? 340 00:14:29,703 --> 00:14:31,202 I'm hoping he doesn't fry me, that's for sure. 341 00:14:31,246 --> 00:14:32,704 Well, he will take you to task. 342 00:14:32,747 --> 00:14:35,039 I hope I can put something on the plate that y'all like. 343 00:14:35,041 --> 00:14:36,875 But where's the dough? Where's the churro dough? 344 00:14:36,918 --> 00:14:38,293 Well, I'm just getting it boiling here, 345 00:14:38,336 --> 00:14:39,752 And then I'm gonna put that to work. 346 00:14:39,754 --> 00:14:42,422 There's 25 minutes gone, and that's all you've done is-- 347 00:14:42,465 --> 00:14:44,257 I'm actually working on some garnish stuff as well. 348 00:14:44,301 --> 00:14:46,217 I'm hoping to try to do an apple-- 349 00:14:46,261 --> 00:14:49,387 The duck where you have the apple coming out? 350 00:14:49,431 --> 00:14:52,265 - An apple what? - An apple duck. 351 00:14:52,309 --> 00:14:54,475 Where you slice the sides and you pull out the sides 352 00:14:54,519 --> 00:14:56,227 Like they do in chinese restaurants. 353 00:14:56,229 --> 00:14:57,520 Yes, sir, I'm hoping to just 354 00:14:57,564 --> 00:14:59,522 Give me some kind of a pop on my plate. 355 00:14:59,566 --> 00:15:01,649 - Apple duck? - Is that no good, you think? 356 00:15:01,693 --> 00:15:06,154 Listen, ( bleep ) the duck. Just concentrate on the churros, okay? Please. 357 00:15:06,197 --> 00:15:09,866 - Come on, kendal. Yes. - Jennifer, push him, please, yes? 358 00:15:09,910 --> 00:15:11,826 - Are you doing okay? - Yeah 359 00:15:11,828 --> 00:15:15,330 Thankfully, it did not curdle this time. It looks good. 360 00:15:15,373 --> 00:15:17,290 Oh, baby! 361 00:15:17,334 --> 00:15:19,542 So, the northeast, they're going down the sweet route. 362 00:15:19,577 --> 00:15:22,962 - Northeast, are we all good? - All good, my guy, all good. 363 00:15:22,964 --> 00:15:24,756 Richie, he's gonna kick off 364 00:15:24,799 --> 00:15:27,300 With a cinnamon and apple cupcake. 365 00:15:27,344 --> 00:15:30,261 But the cupcake batter is not in the oven yet. 366 00:15:30,263 --> 00:15:32,305 - That's a bit of a problem. - Yeah. 367 00:15:32,349 --> 00:15:33,765 Gordon: So right now he's backed up. 368 00:15:33,767 --> 00:15:36,434 And on the heels of richie's dessert from last week, 369 00:15:36,478 --> 00:15:37,685 Man, he's got some redemption to do. 370 00:15:37,729 --> 00:15:39,729 He may be in a real bad position. 371 00:15:39,773 --> 00:15:42,649 Yeah, I'm worried. Richie, is that batter in the oven? 372 00:15:42,651 --> 00:15:44,776 - It is in the oven? Let's go. Good. - Yes. 373 00:15:44,819 --> 00:15:46,486 I'm on top of it, guys. I got you, I got you. 374 00:15:46,529 --> 00:15:48,237 I promise. Not gonna let you down again. 375 00:15:48,272 --> 00:15:50,365 Hey, friend? Kendal, how you doing? 376 00:15:50,408 --> 00:15:52,408 - Uh, we're coming along. - Okay, good. 377 00:15:52,452 --> 00:15:55,203 Get it in your piping bag and let's get it in your grease, okay? 378 00:15:55,288 --> 00:15:56,412 - I know you can do this. - Yep, yep. 379 00:15:56,447 --> 00:15:57,664 Gordon: Kendal, from the south, 380 00:15:57,707 --> 00:15:58,915 He's doing a churro, 381 00:15:58,959 --> 00:16:01,709 But he is so unfamiliar with desserts, 382 00:16:01,711 --> 00:16:03,378 He looks so vulnerable. 383 00:16:03,421 --> 00:16:05,338 Aarón: And the whole thing with a churro, 384 00:16:05,382 --> 00:16:06,965 It's something that you get typically in a paper bag, 385 00:16:06,967 --> 00:16:08,841 Just, like, with cinnamon sugar, 386 00:16:08,843 --> 00:16:11,094 So where's the elevation happening? 387 00:16:11,096 --> 00:16:13,805 Maybe he can pipe something in there and take it to that next level, 388 00:16:13,807 --> 00:16:15,890 But apple needs to be present throughout the churro. 389 00:16:15,934 --> 00:16:18,476 Right now, uh, the guy is in trouble. 390 00:16:18,520 --> 00:16:23,856 30 minutes gone. Halfway, guys! Halfway! 391 00:16:23,900 --> 00:16:26,651 Forgot white wine. Anybody got white wine? 392 00:16:26,695 --> 00:16:29,028 - Oh, no, but I'll use some, too, if you get it. - I'll get it. 393 00:16:31,199 --> 00:16:33,408 - How's it going, richie? - My cupcakes are in now. 394 00:16:33,451 --> 00:16:37,403 I'm gonna check 'em with the light. Oh, damn it. 395 00:16:37,414 --> 00:16:40,081 I'm a little nervous right now. Every single time I look, 396 00:16:40,125 --> 00:16:42,750 The cupcakes are in the same place when they should be rising, 397 00:16:42,752 --> 00:16:44,544 And I'm not quite sure what it is at this point, 398 00:16:44,587 --> 00:16:46,004 But I can tell something's not right. 399 00:16:46,039 --> 00:16:48,506 I'm gonna need every minute. 400 00:16:48,550 --> 00:16:51,217 Last week, I was in the bottom three, and I don't want that to happen again. 401 00:16:51,261 --> 00:16:52,969 So, I'm slightly concerned about richie's cupcakes. 402 00:16:52,971 --> 00:16:54,679 He is really struggling. 403 00:16:54,723 --> 00:16:55,888 Richie: They look like they need a little more time. 404 00:16:55,932 --> 00:16:57,348 Gordon: He's very lost, isn't he? 405 00:16:57,350 --> 00:16:58,850 There's a real chance he might not do this. 406 00:16:58,893 --> 00:17:00,727 - Yeah, yeah. - ( groans ) 407 00:17:09,863 --> 00:17:13,698 Gordon: Come on! 25 minutes remaining. 408 00:17:13,742 --> 00:17:16,367 - Let's go. - Oh, man. 409 00:17:16,411 --> 00:17:19,162 Gordon: Please make sure the apple's incorporated. 410 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:24,375 Let's go, midwest. Smelling good back here. 411 00:17:24,377 --> 00:17:26,627 We got white wine. Let me know when you need it, sarah. 412 00:17:26,671 --> 00:17:29,172 All right, thank you. I'll need it at the end, really. 413 00:17:29,215 --> 00:17:32,341 Charles, all you gotta do is ask the midwestern mom to open your wine for you. 414 00:17:32,343 --> 00:17:33,843 Pour that in my mouth when you're done. 415 00:17:33,928 --> 00:17:35,720 Oh, I got you. I got you. 416 00:17:37,849 --> 00:17:39,348 How's your pasta, grant? It looks beautiful. 417 00:17:39,392 --> 00:17:40,892 Thank you, thank you, thank you. 418 00:17:40,894 --> 00:17:42,185 I had to switch up the shape a little bit. 419 00:17:42,228 --> 00:17:44,854 That's gorgeous, that's gorgeous. 420 00:17:44,898 --> 00:17:47,190 All right, charles, what's the dish? 421 00:17:47,233 --> 00:17:50,443 I'm going to do a red snapper with fish scales, 422 00:17:50,487 --> 00:17:54,322 But I'm gonna replicate it with these crimson gold apples 423 00:17:54,365 --> 00:17:56,449 With white wine applesauce. 424 00:17:56,493 --> 00:17:59,118 Are you making reference to the famous dish 425 00:17:59,204 --> 00:18:01,788 Where they make potato scales on the fish, right? 426 00:18:01,831 --> 00:18:04,248 - Is that your reference? - Uh, never seen that. 427 00:18:04,292 --> 00:18:05,750 Have you ever done anything like that before? 428 00:18:05,794 --> 00:18:07,585 I'm gonna give it a try today. 429 00:18:07,629 --> 00:18:10,379 It's gonna be pretty concentrated and sweet 430 00:18:10,423 --> 00:18:12,298 - On top the fish, all that apple. - Yeah. 431 00:18:12,342 --> 00:18:16,260 What if you got a potato and have, like, 60% potato 432 00:18:16,262 --> 00:18:18,888 And 40% apples in the structure of scales? 433 00:18:18,932 --> 00:18:22,475 - Gotcha, gotcha, gotcha. - On an edibility basis, it's gonna be much better. 434 00:18:22,519 --> 00:18:24,769 - And more balanced. Yeah. - Okay, that sounds more doable. 435 00:18:24,771 --> 00:18:27,855 But you've got a lot to do. This is a complicated dish. 436 00:18:27,899 --> 00:18:29,107 Good luck. 437 00:18:30,735 --> 00:18:32,985 Oh, damn it. 438 00:18:35,532 --> 00:18:37,532 That's the better color I'm looking for. 439 00:18:37,575 --> 00:18:39,659 Sav, you good over there? Kendal, you good? 440 00:18:39,702 --> 00:18:41,744 I don't know, we're still-- we're making the first batch. 441 00:18:41,746 --> 00:18:44,455 - So we at least gonna try-- - make sure that it's hot, 442 00:18:44,499 --> 00:18:47,416 - And don't overcrowd them. - Yeah, I got four in there. 443 00:18:47,460 --> 00:18:50,878 Right, jennifer, tell me about the dish. What are you doing? 444 00:18:50,922 --> 00:18:52,964 I am making a spiced apple cake 445 00:18:52,966 --> 00:18:55,716 With a brown sugar cream cheese frosting. 446 00:18:55,760 --> 00:18:58,386 I've got a caramel drizzle that I'm going to add in. 447 00:18:58,429 --> 00:19:00,638 A spicy apple cake is very southern, 448 00:19:00,640 --> 00:19:04,016 And so I absolutely hope that this can get me at the front. 449 00:19:04,060 --> 00:19:06,435 - Kyle's put the target on your backs for a reason. - I know, I know. 450 00:19:06,479 --> 00:19:10,439 So you have to get this dish to immunity pin level. 451 00:19:10,483 --> 00:19:13,442 - Yes, chef. Thank you. - Good luck. 452 00:19:13,486 --> 00:19:16,195 We're down to the last 15 minutes to go. 453 00:19:16,281 --> 00:19:17,947 Last 15, guys. Let's go! 454 00:19:17,949 --> 00:19:21,576 We got this, guys. Let's go, let's go! 455 00:19:21,578 --> 00:19:22,660 All right, come on. 456 00:19:24,622 --> 00:19:26,414 - Lizzie, how are you, young lady? - Hello there. 457 00:19:26,416 --> 00:19:28,332 - I'm good. How are you? - What are you making? 458 00:19:28,376 --> 00:19:29,959 I am doing pan-seared scallops 459 00:19:29,961 --> 00:19:32,879 With a green apple and celery root purée, 460 00:19:32,964 --> 00:19:35,623 A honeycrisp chutney, and a crabapple salad. 461 00:19:35,633 --> 00:19:37,633 - So the apple is present three different ways? - Yes. 462 00:19:37,677 --> 00:19:41,554 I want to make sure the apples are the star and not my scallops. 463 00:19:41,598 --> 00:19:44,849 - Pretty impressive if it all works. - Yes. Thank you, chef. 464 00:19:44,851 --> 00:19:46,767 11 minutes? 465 00:19:46,769 --> 00:19:49,520 - ( groans ) - kyle: Smelling good in here, midwest. 466 00:19:49,564 --> 00:19:52,857 - Smelling good! - So, in the midwest, they're doing savory. 467 00:19:52,901 --> 00:19:56,277 - That's good. - Charles was quite concerning to joe and I. 468 00:19:56,362 --> 00:19:59,322 He wants to do a red snapper and using the apple 469 00:19:59,365 --> 00:20:02,366 As sort of a faux scale on top of the fish skin. 470 00:20:02,368 --> 00:20:03,659 - That will not work. - Yes, I know. 471 00:20:03,703 --> 00:20:05,745 Secondly, the skin on the snapper's delicious. 472 00:20:05,747 --> 00:20:07,747 Why try to replace that with something that won't work? 473 00:20:07,790 --> 00:20:09,332 I told him to consider 474 00:20:09,375 --> 00:20:11,542 More potatoes than apples as the skin? 475 00:20:11,586 --> 00:20:14,420 It's a super risky dish. I'm kinda concerned about that. 476 00:20:14,464 --> 00:20:17,840 Gordon: We're down to the last five minutes. 477 00:20:17,884 --> 00:20:19,383 Whew. Okay. 478 00:20:19,427 --> 00:20:20,718 It's looking good, it's looking good. 479 00:20:20,803 --> 00:20:23,512 Whoo, child. 480 00:20:23,556 --> 00:20:25,473 Anyone have cinnamon on their station? 481 00:20:25,516 --> 00:20:27,391 - Yeah. - Thank you, love. 482 00:20:27,435 --> 00:20:28,559 Whew. 483 00:20:29,729 --> 00:20:30,728 Come on, man. 484 00:20:32,732 --> 00:20:34,857 - Kyle: Ryan, I want those donuts. - Yeah, right? 485 00:20:34,859 --> 00:20:36,234 Kyle: You want to toss one up here? 486 00:20:36,236 --> 00:20:37,735 I'll catch it in my mouth, I promise. 487 00:20:43,660 --> 00:20:48,246 Oh, bro. Moist. I said apple cider donuts are my favorite. 488 00:20:48,289 --> 00:20:50,998 - You killed it. - Give me that damn pin. Give me that pin, baby 489 00:20:51,000 --> 00:20:53,251 I'm glad I made you guys do a dessert. 490 00:20:53,253 --> 00:20:55,336 Gordon: 90 seconds to go, guys. Let's go! 491 00:20:55,338 --> 00:20:57,672 Get ready to plate, guys. Get ready to plate. 492 00:20:57,715 --> 00:20:59,924 Gordon: Uh, richie's cupcakes, they're not even full. 493 00:20:59,968 --> 00:21:01,467 - They didn't rise. - They didn't rise at all. 494 00:21:01,594 --> 00:21:02,677 - So they're gonna be dense. - Yep. 495 00:21:02,762 --> 00:21:03,844 Richie: Oh, damn it. 496 00:21:03,888 --> 00:21:05,554 My cupcakes didn't rise. 497 00:21:05,598 --> 00:21:07,348 I'm running out of time, and there's not much I can do 498 00:21:07,350 --> 00:21:08,557 To save them at this point. 499 00:21:08,559 --> 00:21:09,684 And then I realize 500 00:21:09,769 --> 00:21:11,852 I'm missing baking powder. 501 00:21:11,896 --> 00:21:13,521 I don't know how I made this mistake. 502 00:21:13,564 --> 00:21:15,731 It's not a mistake I normally make... 503 00:21:15,733 --> 00:21:17,400 - ( groans ) - ...But I don't have time to fix it now 504 00:21:17,443 --> 00:21:18,609 And I gotta get something on the plate. 505 00:21:18,653 --> 00:21:19,694 Shoot, shoot. 506 00:21:19,737 --> 00:21:21,237 I know my ass is on the line, 507 00:21:21,281 --> 00:21:22,780 And I'm probably on that bottom three, 508 00:21:22,824 --> 00:21:23,906 So I don't know what to do. 509 00:21:23,950 --> 00:21:24,949 I'm hoping that someone in the northeast 510 00:21:24,951 --> 00:21:25,950 Can pull it through for me. 511 00:21:25,994 --> 00:21:27,326 ( groans ) 512 00:21:27,370 --> 00:21:28,577 Gordon: Coming down to the last 513 00:21:28,579 --> 00:21:30,288 30 seconds remaining. 514 00:21:30,331 --> 00:21:33,249 - Let's go! - ( bleep ) 515 00:21:33,293 --> 00:21:35,376 Have confidence, kendal. You're a dessert man now. 516 00:21:35,420 --> 00:21:39,422 - Ten, nine... - Whew! Okay. 517 00:21:39,465 --> 00:21:42,174 - There we go. - ...Seven, six, five, 518 00:21:42,218 --> 00:21:45,845 - Four, three, two, one. - Oh, my god. 519 00:21:45,888 --> 00:21:47,555 - Gordon: And hands in the air! - Whoo! 520 00:21:47,598 --> 00:21:49,265 - Whoo! - Go! 521 00:21:49,309 --> 00:21:50,975 - Well done. - You got it, my love. You got it. 522 00:21:50,977 --> 00:21:53,185 - Yours looks beautiful. - Oh, you got it. 523 00:21:53,229 --> 00:21:54,887 - Good job, guys. - What's that? Couscous? 524 00:21:54,897 --> 00:21:57,815 - Israeli couscous. - Oh, my gosh. 525 00:21:57,859 --> 00:21:59,317 It is what it is. 526 00:21:59,319 --> 00:22:01,193 Kendal: I've got my bags packed. 527 00:22:01,237 --> 00:22:03,863 I am extremely concerned. 528 00:22:03,906 --> 00:22:07,408 I don't feel like this dish is elevated enough to stay, 529 00:22:07,410 --> 00:22:10,286 And I definitely do not feel like it's worthy enough to reach the top. 530 00:22:10,330 --> 00:22:12,496 In the last two weeks, I've been the weak link. 531 00:22:12,498 --> 00:22:14,290 I'm just trying to survive at this point. 532 00:22:14,334 --> 00:22:16,959 Kyle's decision definitely screwed me, that's for sure. 533 00:22:28,181 --> 00:22:30,681 Right, tonight, you had to use the apples 534 00:22:30,725 --> 00:22:35,519 From your mystery boxes to create incredible dishes. 535 00:22:35,563 --> 00:22:36,896 Some were sweet and some were savory, 536 00:22:36,939 --> 00:22:39,023 Based on kyle's input. 537 00:22:39,067 --> 00:22:44,445 Okay, kyle, it is time to hand over that immunity pin to someone else. 538 00:22:44,447 --> 00:22:46,364 - So, come on down, kyle. - So, my strategy tonight 539 00:22:46,407 --> 00:22:50,242 Was to levy a penalty against the northeast and the south 540 00:22:50,244 --> 00:22:52,620 And see if we can send somebody home. 541 00:22:52,663 --> 00:22:54,955 I think it worked, but we'll see. 542 00:22:54,999 --> 00:22:57,208 Right, now, joe, aarón, and myself want to take 543 00:22:57,210 --> 00:23:01,045 One last close look at your dishes. 544 00:23:04,634 --> 00:23:06,967 - Wayne? - Yes, sir. 545 00:23:06,969 --> 00:23:08,761 This is a very challenging kind of couscous. 546 00:23:08,805 --> 00:23:11,430 - You think you cooked it through? - Yes, I do. 547 00:23:14,602 --> 00:23:18,771 - Uh, charles, what is this? - This is a white wine sauce. 548 00:23:18,773 --> 00:23:20,439 Did you burn the alcohol out of the wine? 549 00:23:20,483 --> 00:23:22,525 - I blended it in there. No. - Did you burn it? 550 00:23:22,568 --> 00:23:25,069 So you have raw alcohol in the sauce. 551 00:23:25,113 --> 00:23:28,572 - Yes. - Gordon: Thank you. 552 00:23:29,992 --> 00:23:31,992 Looking around at the other dishes in my region, 553 00:23:31,994 --> 00:23:34,245 I think we all did a fantastic job. 554 00:23:34,288 --> 00:23:35,496 It makes me angry that kyle 555 00:23:35,540 --> 00:23:38,207 Doesn't see the west as a threat. 556 00:23:38,209 --> 00:23:41,127 We have some phenomenal cooks on our team. 557 00:23:41,170 --> 00:23:44,672 - All right, kennedy. You did justice to the pork loin? - I sure did. 558 00:23:44,715 --> 00:23:48,217 I do get intimidated by the judges when they walk around, 559 00:23:48,261 --> 00:23:51,053 But I know the insight they have to offer is just invaluable. 560 00:23:51,139 --> 00:23:54,390 Gordon: Right, lizzie, you happy with that color on those scallops? 561 00:23:54,434 --> 00:23:56,225 - Yes. - Okay. 562 00:23:56,227 --> 00:23:58,227 Joe: A little overcooked, maybe? 563 00:23:58,271 --> 00:24:01,063 - No. - Interesting. Okay. 564 00:24:01,065 --> 00:24:04,358 This challenge was definitely harder than I thought I was gonna be. 565 00:24:04,360 --> 00:24:06,652 - Did you taste it? - Yeah, I did. 566 00:24:06,696 --> 00:24:10,364 - Taste right to you? - It was a little bit extra sugar, I felt. 567 00:24:10,366 --> 00:24:11,657 Richie: You lift a mystery box 568 00:24:11,701 --> 00:24:13,826 And see something as simple as apples 569 00:24:13,870 --> 00:24:15,369 And you're like, "I'm gonna knock this out of the park." 570 00:24:21,961 --> 00:24:23,627 Then you get to cooking and realize 571 00:24:23,671 --> 00:24:26,130 It is not as easy as you think it's gonna be. 572 00:24:29,802 --> 00:24:32,219 I'm definitely not happy with the texture of these cupcakes. 573 00:24:32,221 --> 00:24:33,929 It's just missing baking powder, 574 00:24:33,931 --> 00:24:35,556 But they don't seem too happy with me, 575 00:24:35,600 --> 00:24:36,849 And I'm probably gonna be in the bottom three, 576 00:24:36,893 --> 00:24:38,309 And I am terrified. 577 00:24:38,352 --> 00:24:41,729 Jennifer, in terms of the layers, 578 00:24:41,731 --> 00:24:43,522 - Is that what you wanted? - Yes. 579 00:24:43,566 --> 00:24:44,565 Thank you. 580 00:24:47,069 --> 00:24:48,486 - This is the whole dish? - Yes, sir. 581 00:24:48,529 --> 00:24:49,987 I'm gonna call this kyle's churros 582 00:24:50,031 --> 00:24:52,239 'cause my good friend kyle 583 00:24:52,283 --> 00:24:55,451 Had to throw me a nice curveball. 584 00:25:03,961 --> 00:25:06,921 - Did you taste this? - The seasoning. 585 00:25:06,964 --> 00:25:08,506 Did you put salt instead of sugar on them? 586 00:25:08,549 --> 00:25:12,551 No, sir, I put sugar and cinnamon and, um... 587 00:25:12,595 --> 00:25:14,345 - There's salt in there. - There's salt, buddy. 588 00:25:14,388 --> 00:25:16,931 Salty like french fries. There's no sugar on these. 589 00:25:16,933 --> 00:25:19,391 Okay. Well, maybe I made a mistake there. 590 00:25:19,393 --> 00:25:22,686 Reagan: Salty churros. You ever heard of such? 591 00:25:22,730 --> 00:25:25,439 Baby? Mm. 592 00:25:25,441 --> 00:25:27,983 ( bleep ) 593 00:25:28,027 --> 00:25:29,818 Kendal: It's a disaster. 594 00:25:29,862 --> 00:25:31,445 ( chuckles ) 595 00:25:31,480 --> 00:25:32,738 Oh, man. 596 00:25:32,782 --> 00:25:34,865 Sometimes you ( bleep ) up, and I ( bleep ) up. 597 00:25:34,909 --> 00:25:36,450 I went from one of the best dishes 598 00:25:36,494 --> 00:25:38,452 A couple weeks ago in audition 599 00:25:38,496 --> 00:25:40,663 To one of the absolute worst in a couple of weeks. 600 00:25:40,706 --> 00:25:42,289 So, I'm praying for the south 601 00:25:42,333 --> 00:25:44,583 To pull through with immunity today. 602 00:25:44,627 --> 00:25:47,336 Now, we'll be tasting the best dish from every region, 603 00:25:47,380 --> 00:25:51,590 And the winning home cook will earn the immunity pin, 604 00:25:51,634 --> 00:25:55,010 Which will keep them safe from elimination next week, 605 00:25:55,012 --> 00:26:00,683 And more importantly, keep their entire region safe from elimination tonight. 606 00:26:00,726 --> 00:26:04,937 The first dish we'd like to taste is from the northeast. 607 00:26:04,981 --> 00:26:07,815 It paid homage to their region 608 00:26:07,858 --> 00:26:10,859 And really did elevate the apples. 609 00:26:10,903 --> 00:26:14,363 Please come forward... 610 00:26:14,407 --> 00:26:15,531 Nina. 611 00:26:15,575 --> 00:26:18,617 - All right, nina. - Go, nina. Go, nina. 612 00:26:18,661 --> 00:26:19,702 Let's go, nina. 613 00:26:24,208 --> 00:26:26,500 Nina: I made bourbon apple crumble 614 00:26:26,544 --> 00:26:30,254 With oat pecan topping, a maple whipped cream, 615 00:26:30,298 --> 00:26:32,464 And a raw apple salad as a garnish. 616 00:26:32,508 --> 00:26:35,092 I love the fact that the crumble's peaking out of the cream, 617 00:26:35,136 --> 00:26:37,886 And I see that you wanted to show off your knife work with that little garnish. 618 00:26:37,930 --> 00:26:40,598 I can't wait to taste it. 619 00:26:49,900 --> 00:26:51,942 For a simple dessert, there's a lot of technique. 620 00:26:51,986 --> 00:26:55,529 Each component has its reason for being there, 621 00:26:55,573 --> 00:26:56,989 And that cooking technique 622 00:26:56,991 --> 00:26:59,199 Contributes to a great flavor implosion 623 00:26:59,201 --> 00:27:01,285 And contrast on my palate. I liked it very much. 624 00:27:01,329 --> 00:27:03,579 Aarón: This has a tendency to go dry quick, and it didn't. 625 00:27:03,623 --> 00:27:06,707 So I really appreciate the way you cooked on the apples 'cause it's adding moisture. 626 00:27:06,751 --> 00:27:08,626 - All right. - Gordon: The dish is good. 627 00:27:08,628 --> 00:27:11,712 I'm gonna commend you on the ratio. It's perfectly done. 628 00:27:11,756 --> 00:27:14,423 One third crumble, two thirds apple, so apples are in abundance. 629 00:27:14,467 --> 00:27:18,636 You just want to go back in for the second, third spoonful. Really good. Well done. 630 00:27:18,679 --> 00:27:20,804 Thank you very much, guys. Appreciate it. 631 00:27:20,848 --> 00:27:22,306 - Go, nina. - Go, nina! 632 00:27:22,308 --> 00:27:23,557 - Good job, nina. - Woohoo! 633 00:27:23,601 --> 00:27:25,351 - Atta girl. - Good job. 634 00:27:25,394 --> 00:27:27,645 The next dish that we would like to taste is from the south. 635 00:27:27,688 --> 00:27:30,814 Please come forward... 636 00:27:30,858 --> 00:27:33,233 - Jennifer. - Jennifer! 637 00:27:33,277 --> 00:27:35,486 - Let's go, south, baby! - There we go. 638 00:27:35,488 --> 00:27:37,321 Jennifer: I am so proud of this dish. 639 00:27:37,365 --> 00:27:41,158 Everything came together so nicely, right on time. 640 00:27:43,287 --> 00:27:44,787 Desserts are my sweet spot, 641 00:27:44,830 --> 00:27:49,917 So I feel an immense amount of pressure to save the south. 642 00:27:49,960 --> 00:27:52,628 I made an apple spice cake with a brown sugar 643 00:27:52,672 --> 00:27:55,422 Cream cheese frosting and a caramel drizzle. 644 00:27:55,466 --> 00:27:57,257 Aarón: Jennifer, I really appreciate the apples. 645 00:27:57,259 --> 00:27:59,301 You can see them kind of speckled throughout the actual cake. 646 00:27:59,303 --> 00:28:01,220 Gordon: Yeah. It's rustic, it's charming. 647 00:28:01,263 --> 00:28:04,556 - Mm-hmm. - Shall we? 648 00:28:10,064 --> 00:28:14,358 The cake's delicious. I can feel those textures of apple caramelized. 649 00:28:14,402 --> 00:28:17,778 It's light, it's fluffy, but it's got apple in abundance. 650 00:28:17,780 --> 00:28:20,114 - Great job. Really good job. - Thank you. Thank you. 651 00:28:20,116 --> 00:28:21,657 This is a well-seasoned dessert. 652 00:28:21,701 --> 00:28:24,243 The beautiful cinnamon that's throughout the cake 653 00:28:24,286 --> 00:28:25,619 Goes so perfectly with apple, 654 00:28:25,663 --> 00:28:28,288 And then the frosting is bringing it all home. 655 00:28:28,332 --> 00:28:30,207 - Thank you. - Joe: It's really quite good. 656 00:28:30,251 --> 00:28:32,960 For elevating a home dessert, it's about as good as it can be. 657 00:28:32,962 --> 00:28:37,256 - Thank you. - ( cheering ) 658 00:28:37,299 --> 00:28:39,633 - Whoo! - Good job, honey! 659 00:28:39,677 --> 00:28:41,593 - All right, jen! - Mm. 660 00:28:41,595 --> 00:28:46,223 Okay, the next dish we want to see more of is from the midwest. 661 00:28:46,267 --> 00:28:48,934 Please come forward... 662 00:28:49,019 --> 00:28:50,811 - Wayne. - Whoo! 663 00:28:50,855 --> 00:28:52,730 - All right. - Atta boy, wayne! 664 00:28:52,773 --> 00:28:56,734 I'm feeling relieved, redeemed, exhilarated. 665 00:28:56,777 --> 00:28:58,986 - Keep the immunity in the midwest. - Got it. 666 00:28:58,988 --> 00:29:00,487 I want the immunity pin, 667 00:29:00,531 --> 00:29:02,406 And when the midwest wins twice in a row, 668 00:29:02,450 --> 00:29:05,492 I'm gonna show those other regions that we're here to play. 669 00:29:05,536 --> 00:29:07,786 All right, wayne, tell us about the dish. 670 00:29:07,830 --> 00:29:11,206 Wayne: So I made a harissa spiced scallop 671 00:29:11,250 --> 00:29:14,209 With an apple fennel purée, spiced apples, 672 00:29:14,253 --> 00:29:16,378 And a beautiful israeli couscous. 673 00:29:16,422 --> 00:29:17,796 The couscous looks properly cooked. 674 00:29:17,840 --> 00:29:19,590 The purée looks smooth and velvety. 675 00:29:19,633 --> 00:29:22,593 - I like the plating. - Top-notch presentation. 676 00:29:22,595 --> 00:29:23,969 Thank you. 677 00:29:29,518 --> 00:29:30,976 Uh, wayne, this is a great performance. 678 00:29:30,978 --> 00:29:33,687 The purée works beautifully with the scallops. 679 00:29:33,731 --> 00:29:36,648 - Absolutely spot-on. Really good job. - Thank you. 680 00:29:36,650 --> 00:29:39,651 You did an excellent job in riding that fine, fine line 681 00:29:39,695 --> 00:29:42,196 - In balancing a sweet, savory dish. - Thank you. 682 00:29:42,198 --> 00:29:44,323 For me, double up on the harissa. 683 00:29:44,366 --> 00:29:45,949 It needs that little bit of heat 684 00:29:45,951 --> 00:29:47,576 To kind of cut down that sweetness. 685 00:29:47,620 --> 00:29:50,370 - But other than that? On-point. - Thanks. 686 00:29:50,372 --> 00:29:51,955 - Nice. - Great job, wayne! 687 00:29:51,999 --> 00:29:53,874 - Yeah, wayne! - Way to represent the midwest. 688 00:29:53,918 --> 00:29:55,042 Heck, yeah. 689 00:29:58,506 --> 00:30:02,674 Right, the final dish, representing the west, 690 00:30:02,718 --> 00:30:05,719 Really made smart use of those apples tonight. 691 00:30:05,763 --> 00:30:08,931 Please step forward, kennedy. 692 00:30:08,933 --> 00:30:10,891 - Eee! - Whoo! 693 00:30:10,976 --> 00:30:12,976 - Kennedy. - That's our girl! 694 00:30:13,020 --> 00:30:15,729 - Whoo! - That's what I'm talking about. 695 00:30:15,773 --> 00:30:16,855 - Go, kennedy! - Yay! 696 00:30:16,899 --> 00:30:18,440 ( laughing ) 697 00:30:19,527 --> 00:30:21,193 Kennedy: Today, I made a pork tenderloin 698 00:30:21,237 --> 00:30:23,487 Over a parsnip purée with an apple butter gravy 699 00:30:23,531 --> 00:30:26,365 And picked green apple salad on top. 700 00:30:26,367 --> 00:30:28,200 Presentation is off the charts. It's beautiful. 701 00:30:28,244 --> 00:30:30,285 And it's apparent the apples are in abundance. 702 00:30:30,371 --> 00:30:32,538 - I can't wait to dive in. - Thank you, chef. 703 00:30:41,298 --> 00:30:44,466 Dish is delicious. Purée's spot-on. Silky smooth. 704 00:30:44,468 --> 00:30:46,468 Everything you want from a parsnip purée. 705 00:30:46,470 --> 00:30:49,596 I think the refreshing thing for me is to taste food 706 00:30:49,640 --> 00:30:52,224 This elegant so early on in the competition. 707 00:30:52,268 --> 00:30:54,226 - Thank you, chef. - You're at home here. 708 00:30:54,270 --> 00:30:56,854 - I can taste it. Good job. - Thank you so much, chef. 709 00:30:56,897 --> 00:30:58,856 Pork tenderloin is underappreciated. 710 00:30:58,899 --> 00:31:01,316 You celebrated it. You cooked it perfectly. 711 00:31:01,360 --> 00:31:03,277 For me, I just would maybe like to see a little bit of heat. 712 00:31:03,320 --> 00:31:05,195 Just hit it with a little bit of chili, a little chipotle. 713 00:31:05,239 --> 00:31:07,197 - Just 'cause I like spice. - Thank you, chef. 714 00:31:07,199 --> 00:31:09,658 It's kind of like a textbook example 715 00:31:09,702 --> 00:31:10,951 Of home cooking or comfort food. 716 00:31:10,995 --> 00:31:13,620 A very, very well thought out, balanced dish. 717 00:31:13,664 --> 00:31:16,373 - Thank you so much. - Whoo! 718 00:31:16,375 --> 00:31:17,749 - That's what I'm talking about. - Yeah, kennedy! 719 00:31:17,793 --> 00:31:20,002 - Yeah! - Good job, kennedy. 720 00:31:20,004 --> 00:31:21,461 Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. 721 00:31:21,505 --> 00:31:24,715 You four, give us a moment, please. Excuse us. 722 00:31:24,758 --> 00:31:27,467 So, it's a tough one, this one, to have four extraordinary dishes. 723 00:31:27,511 --> 00:31:29,386 No matter who wins, it's nice being up here. 724 00:31:29,388 --> 00:31:31,346 - Isn't it? - For sure. What a gift. 725 00:31:31,348 --> 00:31:33,974 But I think one dish stood out the most, no? 726 00:31:33,976 --> 00:31:35,684 Oh, for sure. It's a winner. 727 00:31:35,728 --> 00:31:37,352 - I'm down. - You agree? 728 00:31:37,396 --> 00:31:38,562 - Yeah. We're in agreeance? - I'm with you. Yeah. 729 00:31:38,606 --> 00:31:40,772 - Happy? - Yeah. 730 00:31:40,816 --> 00:31:43,233 Four amazing dishes tonight. 731 00:31:43,277 --> 00:31:45,110 The creative energy was there, 732 00:31:45,154 --> 00:31:47,195 And the execution was second to none. 733 00:31:47,197 --> 00:31:49,197 But unfortunately, there's only one immunity pin 734 00:31:49,241 --> 00:31:51,241 And one winner tonight. 735 00:31:51,285 --> 00:31:53,702 Congratulations goes to... 736 00:32:08,636 --> 00:32:10,969 Four amazing dishes tonight, 737 00:32:11,013 --> 00:32:13,680 But unfortunately, there's only one immunity pin 738 00:32:13,724 --> 00:32:15,766 And one winner tonight. 739 00:32:15,809 --> 00:32:18,393 Congratulations goes to... 740 00:32:21,982 --> 00:32:24,274 - Jennifer. - Oh! 741 00:32:24,318 --> 00:32:26,693 - Oh, wow. - Yes, baby! 742 00:32:26,737 --> 00:32:28,987 Yeah, jen! 743 00:32:28,989 --> 00:32:31,281 - Oh, thank you. Thank you. - Congratulations. 744 00:32:31,367 --> 00:32:33,408 - Kendal must be really excited. - Yeah. 745 00:32:33,452 --> 00:32:35,619 Oh, my god. 746 00:32:37,539 --> 00:32:39,706 Jennifer: There was a lot of pressure on me today, 747 00:32:39,750 --> 00:32:41,750 But I got the pin! 748 00:32:41,794 --> 00:32:43,669 This feels amazing. 749 00:32:43,671 --> 00:32:45,295 You win the immunity pin, 750 00:32:45,339 --> 00:32:47,381 You're gonna be safe in the next challenge, 751 00:32:47,424 --> 00:32:50,342 And you've also saved your entire region tonight. 752 00:32:50,386 --> 00:32:52,552 - Go, jen! - Yeah! Good job. 753 00:32:52,554 --> 00:32:54,346 Grab your team and head up to the balcony. 754 00:32:54,390 --> 00:32:56,264 - Well done, south. - Thank you again. 755 00:32:56,266 --> 00:32:58,475 - Saved by the bell. - All right, bud. 756 00:32:58,519 --> 00:33:01,436 I a hundred percent owe jennifer one. 757 00:33:01,480 --> 00:33:04,189 The southern gods have blessed me today. 758 00:33:09,488 --> 00:33:13,532 Now, kendal, you didn't just cook the worst dish of the south, 759 00:33:13,575 --> 00:33:14,866 Those were one of the worst churros 760 00:33:14,910 --> 00:33:16,776 We've ever tasted in the masterchef kitchen. 761 00:33:16,787 --> 00:33:18,286 If it wasn't for jennifer, 762 00:33:18,330 --> 00:33:19,830 You would definitely be the one going home tonight. 763 00:33:19,873 --> 00:33:21,957 A hundred percent. 764 00:33:21,959 --> 00:33:25,627 Now, there is one dish from each region 765 00:33:25,671 --> 00:33:27,963 That we felt really missed the mark tonight. 766 00:33:28,007 --> 00:33:31,508 The first dish we'd like to investigate further, from the northeast, 767 00:33:31,552 --> 00:33:36,680 This individual just did not get their timing on point. 768 00:33:36,682 --> 00:33:39,933 Please step forward... 769 00:33:39,977 --> 00:33:41,184 Richie. 770 00:33:43,647 --> 00:33:45,230 - Sorry, rich. - It's okay. 771 00:33:45,274 --> 00:33:46,648 Richie: I wanted to make cupcakes, 772 00:33:46,692 --> 00:33:48,233 But they didn't rise on time. 773 00:33:48,277 --> 00:33:50,527 - Oh, richie. - So, I'm switching it up 774 00:33:50,612 --> 00:33:52,362 And calling it a homecake instead of a cupcake. 775 00:33:52,364 --> 00:33:55,490 I don't want the judges to have to eat this, but I have no choice. 776 00:33:55,534 --> 00:33:57,367 Right, young man, what's the dish? 777 00:33:57,411 --> 00:33:59,244 So, this was a nod to my grandmother. 778 00:33:59,288 --> 00:34:01,371 She used to make homecakes with no leavening. 779 00:34:01,373 --> 00:34:03,457 They were meant to be placed underneath the sauce 780 00:34:03,500 --> 00:34:05,208 And then the sauce would soak it up. 781 00:34:05,252 --> 00:34:09,254 I made spiced homecakes with an apple compote on top, 782 00:34:09,298 --> 00:34:11,339 With a tarragon whipped cream on the side. 783 00:34:11,383 --> 00:34:13,258 - What are you calling them? - Homecakes. 784 00:34:13,260 --> 00:34:15,343 - Who? Homecakes. - Homecakes. 785 00:34:15,345 --> 00:34:17,471 Didn't you start calling them cupcakes? 786 00:34:17,514 --> 00:34:20,682 Did they become homecakes as they lost their leveantation? 787 00:34:20,726 --> 00:34:22,350 No. They-- they are a play 788 00:34:22,394 --> 00:34:24,352 - On my grandmother's recipe-- - well, why did you change 789 00:34:24,396 --> 00:34:25,979 From where you started to where you ended? 790 00:34:25,981 --> 00:34:27,856 What would you call them? 791 00:34:27,900 --> 00:34:29,399 I just wanted to call them what they are. 792 00:34:29,443 --> 00:34:31,109 You wanted to call them what they became? 793 00:34:35,699 --> 00:34:37,532 Gordon: Apples look like a bit of an afterthought. 794 00:34:37,534 --> 00:34:39,367 Are there apples included in the batter as well? 795 00:34:39,369 --> 00:34:41,411 No, so, I wanted the apples to sit on top. 796 00:34:41,455 --> 00:34:44,873 - Gotcha. - How long did you bake the homecakes for, please? 797 00:34:44,917 --> 00:34:46,541 For about 20 minutes. 798 00:34:46,585 --> 00:34:48,460 And is that the texture you wanted in the middle? 799 00:34:48,462 --> 00:34:50,796 Yeah, so that they could soak up that sauce. 800 00:34:50,798 --> 00:34:51,922 I didn't want them to be too soft 801 00:34:51,965 --> 00:34:53,173 And get a little mushy. 802 00:34:58,639 --> 00:35:01,348 Um, so, there's an issue, I think, with the ratio 803 00:35:01,391 --> 00:35:03,350 Of how you weighed out those ingredients. 804 00:35:03,393 --> 00:35:06,645 And the recipe doesn't seem like it's on point. 805 00:35:06,647 --> 00:35:09,856 The actual apples caramelized, yeah, that's the kind of thing 806 00:35:09,900 --> 00:35:11,775 I'd love to see inside those homecakes. 807 00:35:11,819 --> 00:35:13,652 So, it's missed the mark. 808 00:35:13,695 --> 00:35:16,488 Aarón: You kept talking about the sauce being soaked into them. 809 00:35:16,532 --> 00:35:19,407 You'd need a bowl of that stuff to make these have moisture. 810 00:35:19,451 --> 00:35:22,494 The cream is the only saving grace on this whole dish, 811 00:35:22,496 --> 00:35:24,538 And it has nothing to do with apples. 812 00:35:24,581 --> 00:35:26,248 Just to give you an idea, these things have, like, 813 00:35:26,291 --> 00:35:28,375 The density and the weight of a rock. 814 00:35:28,418 --> 00:35:32,462 It's a fossil. Cupcakes, homecakes, call them what you want. 815 00:35:32,464 --> 00:35:34,464 - They're no good. - I respect that. 816 00:35:34,508 --> 00:35:36,424 - Gordon: Thanks, richie. - Thank you. 817 00:35:36,468 --> 00:35:38,552 So intense. 818 00:35:38,554 --> 00:35:41,096 All right, richie rich. 819 00:35:45,185 --> 00:35:48,186 Okay, the next dish we need to investigate, 820 00:35:48,230 --> 00:35:51,189 From the midwest, 821 00:35:51,233 --> 00:35:52,774 Please come forward... 822 00:35:52,776 --> 00:35:54,693 - Charles. - You're all right. 823 00:35:54,736 --> 00:35:56,361 - You got it, buddy. - Charles. 824 00:35:56,405 --> 00:35:57,821 Charles: To hear that I am in the bottom three 825 00:35:57,865 --> 00:35:59,239 Is very disappointing. 826 00:35:59,241 --> 00:36:00,991 I didn't know that it was wrong for me 827 00:36:01,034 --> 00:36:03,451 To put raw white wine in my dish. 828 00:36:03,495 --> 00:36:06,538 But I must own up to it and learn from my mistakes. 829 00:36:06,582 --> 00:36:11,668 Today, I made a pan-seared red snapper with apple and potato scales 830 00:36:11,712 --> 00:36:14,379 And a white wine applesauce. 831 00:36:14,423 --> 00:36:16,965 And then I put some jalapenos in there for color. 832 00:36:17,000 --> 00:36:19,342 This looks all kind of wrong, all right? 833 00:36:19,386 --> 00:36:22,470 The idea of white wine, apple, and jalapeno, 834 00:36:22,556 --> 00:36:25,974 And then you just told me jalapeno is for color. 835 00:36:26,018 --> 00:36:28,435 - Think about how that sounds. - Right. 836 00:36:28,478 --> 00:36:31,730 More than that, the only place for unrendered white wine 837 00:36:31,773 --> 00:36:34,941 Is in your glass while you're drinking and cooking. 838 00:36:34,985 --> 00:36:37,444 This is like the basics. 839 00:36:37,487 --> 00:36:39,613 These are the mistakes that when you come 840 00:36:39,656 --> 00:36:42,699 And present yourself at "masterchef," you can't make. 841 00:36:52,628 --> 00:36:55,795 Charles, these are the mistakes that when you come 842 00:36:55,797 --> 00:36:58,840 And present yourself at "masterchef," you can't make. 843 00:36:58,842 --> 00:37:02,052 - Gotcha. - Gordon: Shall we? 844 00:37:11,396 --> 00:37:12,938 Here's the good news, the fish is cooked beautifully. 845 00:37:12,981 --> 00:37:15,357 But the purée does not work. 846 00:37:15,400 --> 00:37:17,609 It's a shame, 'cause you've got the technical flair, 847 00:37:17,611 --> 00:37:21,238 - But you just didn't execute it properly. - Thank you, chef. 848 00:37:21,281 --> 00:37:23,240 It's almost like a tale of two dishes, 849 00:37:23,242 --> 00:37:26,785 Because the potato-crusted fish is actually quite good. 850 00:37:26,828 --> 00:37:30,029 But you committed some major errors in technique, 851 00:37:30,031 --> 00:37:31,957 And the basic principles and rules of cooking. 852 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:34,209 - Thanks. - Both: Thank you, charles. 853 00:37:34,253 --> 00:37:37,128 - Let's go, charles. - You're all right, charles. 854 00:37:39,341 --> 00:37:40,882 So, the final dish that we need to see more of, 855 00:37:40,884 --> 00:37:44,761 From the west, comes from a cook who definitely had confidence, 856 00:37:44,763 --> 00:37:49,683 But seemed more concerned with adding an abundance of apples than cooking their protein. 857 00:37:49,726 --> 00:37:53,186 Please come forward, lizzie. 858 00:37:53,230 --> 00:37:54,896 - Love you, lizzie. - All right, lizzie. 859 00:37:54,898 --> 00:37:56,398 Go, lizzie. 860 00:37:59,945 --> 00:38:01,820 Aarón: Lizzie, can you please describe your dish? 861 00:38:01,863 --> 00:38:03,780 Lizzie: I made pan-seared scallops 862 00:38:03,824 --> 00:38:06,533 And a green apple and celery root purée 863 00:38:06,576 --> 00:38:09,369 With a crabapple salad and a sweet apple chutney. 864 00:38:09,371 --> 00:38:11,663 Visually, it doesn't look right. The scallops are hammered. 865 00:38:11,707 --> 00:38:13,331 They're just way too severe. 866 00:38:13,375 --> 00:38:15,583 - Yeah. - I hope that's a nervous smile, 867 00:38:15,585 --> 00:38:18,336 'cause you made a lot of mistakes here, lizzie. 868 00:38:18,380 --> 00:38:20,797 Let's get in there, shall we? 869 00:38:20,841 --> 00:38:24,467 So, you can see right there, you've absolutely cremated the scallops. 870 00:38:29,516 --> 00:38:31,266 The actual apple purée tastes good. 871 00:38:31,351 --> 00:38:33,226 It's just the composition of the dish, 872 00:38:33,228 --> 00:38:35,553 - It's just way off. - Yes, chef. 873 00:38:35,564 --> 00:38:38,231 Yeah, and lizzie, don't get enamored with too many techniques. 874 00:38:38,275 --> 00:38:40,525 - You gotta get the basics right. - Yes. 875 00:38:40,569 --> 00:38:42,944 Actually, the purée, the bacon, and a little bit of that scallop 876 00:38:42,946 --> 00:38:44,696 That's not overcooked is a pleasant bite. 877 00:38:44,698 --> 00:38:45,864 Thank you. 878 00:38:45,907 --> 00:38:48,366 At this point, the level is so high, 879 00:38:48,410 --> 00:38:50,201 I want to have food that's thought out, 880 00:38:50,245 --> 00:38:52,329 I want to have food that has a narrative. 881 00:38:52,372 --> 00:38:55,498 - Give me some thought behind the dish. - Mm-hmm. 882 00:38:56,877 --> 00:38:58,460 - Thank you, lizzie. - Thank you. 883 00:39:02,799 --> 00:39:05,800 Right, so, richie, charles, lizzie, give us a moment, please. 884 00:39:05,802 --> 00:39:08,720 'cause right now we've got a very difficult decision to make. 885 00:39:08,764 --> 00:39:09,846 Excuse us. 886 00:39:09,848 --> 00:39:12,891 ( sighs ) 887 00:39:12,934 --> 00:39:16,186 So, um, richie's. 888 00:39:16,271 --> 00:39:17,604 I'd prefer he'd owned it in a way that, 889 00:39:17,647 --> 00:39:20,482 "look, I didn't pivot. I got the batter wrong." 890 00:39:20,567 --> 00:39:23,818 - Aarón: Yeah. - The only thing that worse than his dish is his lying to us. 891 00:39:23,862 --> 00:39:26,196 - I hate being lied to. - So, lizzie. 892 00:39:26,239 --> 00:39:28,365 It was a pleasant bite once you got it all together. 893 00:39:28,367 --> 00:39:30,325 Fennel, apple, scallops. Great choice. 894 00:39:30,369 --> 00:39:32,410 Yeah, the scallops were just overcooked. 895 00:39:32,454 --> 00:39:34,287 Aarón: And then, of course, charles, I mean, 896 00:39:34,289 --> 00:39:36,373 There was fundamental issues from the jump. 897 00:39:36,416 --> 00:39:39,334 But the one thing that saved him is he cooked that fish well. 898 00:39:39,378 --> 00:39:41,961 Beautifully done. The big question is who did the worst job 899 00:39:41,963 --> 00:39:43,421 Celebrating the apple tonight? 900 00:39:43,465 --> 00:39:46,174 This is so crazy. 901 00:39:46,218 --> 00:39:48,385 - We agreed? - Yeah. 902 00:39:48,428 --> 00:39:50,095 You both got this. 903 00:39:54,810 --> 00:39:57,644 Richie, charles, and lizzie, 904 00:39:57,646 --> 00:40:00,021 Sadly, you cooked the worst dishes across your regions tonight. 905 00:40:00,065 --> 00:40:04,192 And one of you just cooked for the last time inside the masterchef kitchen. 906 00:40:04,236 --> 00:40:06,528 After discussing everyone's dishes, 907 00:40:06,571 --> 00:40:09,239 The home cook that will be leaving 908 00:40:09,241 --> 00:40:11,741 The masterchef kitchen tonight is... 909 00:40:14,579 --> 00:40:16,538 Richie. 910 00:40:16,581 --> 00:40:18,998 Charles, lizzie, say good-bye to richie. 911 00:40:19,000 --> 00:40:21,084 Head back to your stations, please. 912 00:40:23,797 --> 00:40:25,964 It's okay. It's okay. 913 00:40:25,966 --> 00:40:28,633 - Walk with me. Walk with me. - I love you, man. 914 00:40:28,677 --> 00:40:32,262 Richie, uh, tonight was a bit of a mess, young man. 915 00:40:32,347 --> 00:40:35,390 You missed the mark, and whilst you tried 916 00:40:35,475 --> 00:40:39,686 To pay homage to grandma, the dish was just 917 00:40:39,688 --> 00:40:42,605 - Nowhere near masterchef standards. - I understand. 918 00:40:42,607 --> 00:40:44,482 Right, young man, come on and say good-bye. 919 00:40:44,484 --> 00:40:46,860 - Come on. An absolute pleasure. - Thank you for everything. 920 00:40:46,903 --> 00:40:48,236 - Good luck, bud. - I'm not done cooking. 921 00:40:48,280 --> 00:40:50,363 - Please continue. - I love you guys. 922 00:40:50,365 --> 00:40:51,823 - Good luck to you, my friend. - Thank you so much, guys. 923 00:40:51,867 --> 00:40:53,366 It was an honor. Absolute honor. 924 00:40:53,368 --> 00:40:54,784 Richie: I know that I messed up today, 925 00:40:54,819 --> 00:40:56,995 But I'm super proud of the things that I've done. 926 00:40:56,997 --> 00:40:58,997 This has been the craziest experience. 927 00:40:58,999 --> 00:41:00,957 When I first came to the masterchef kitchen, 928 00:41:01,001 --> 00:41:02,459 I was overly confident. 929 00:41:02,544 --> 00:41:04,210 And being thrown in that kitchen, 930 00:41:04,254 --> 00:41:05,837 You find out very, very quickly 931 00:41:05,839 --> 00:41:06,880 What your weaknesses are. 932 00:41:06,923 --> 00:41:08,798 So it's just motivation for me. 933 00:41:08,842 --> 00:41:10,884 Time for me to go back home, study up, 934 00:41:10,927 --> 00:41:12,385 And become a better chef. 935 00:41:12,429 --> 00:41:14,220 - Rock the northeast for me. - Love you, richie. 936 00:41:14,222 --> 00:41:16,723 - Love you, richie! - Bye, richie. 937 00:41:16,725 --> 00:41:20,560 ( applause ) 938 00:41:23,857 --> 00:41:26,691 Gordon: Next time on "masterchef"... 939 00:41:26,735 --> 00:41:29,819 - Oh! - ...The first team challenge of the season 940 00:41:29,863 --> 00:41:32,405 Kicks off with a bang. 941 00:41:32,449 --> 00:41:34,240 Today, all of you will cook for firefighters. 942 00:41:34,284 --> 00:41:38,369 And, you, jennifer, will decide which regions are teaming up. 943 00:41:38,413 --> 00:41:39,954 I want to pair up with the midwest. 944 00:41:39,998 --> 00:41:41,998 Do you think that's a good decision? 945 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,791 We're two people down, so we gotta communicate. 946 00:41:43,835 --> 00:41:45,376 - Here they come, guys. - How long? Tell me how long? 947 00:41:45,462 --> 00:41:47,420 - Two minutes. - We don't have two minutes. 948 00:41:47,464 --> 00:41:49,214 - Everything cooked to your liking? - It's completely raw. 949 00:41:49,216 --> 00:41:50,715 That's terrible. I want them done perfectly. 950 00:41:50,759 --> 00:41:52,383 - Okay. - Raw new york strip. 951 00:41:52,427 --> 00:41:53,760 - We're out of potatoes. - We're gonna burn 'em. 952 00:41:53,803 --> 00:41:56,095 How is this still happening? This is the first time 953 00:41:56,139 --> 00:41:58,264 We've never served an entire dining room. 954 00:41:58,308 --> 00:42:01,017 - This is embarrassing. - I want to die.