1 00:00:01,043 --> 00:00:03,127 Gordon: Previously on "masterchef," 2 00:00:03,170 --> 00:00:04,920 It was the first mystery box of the season. 3 00:00:04,964 --> 00:00:07,297 Apples! Kyle, you get to pick 4 00:00:07,341 --> 00:00:11,051 - What region cooks sweet or savory. - I'm powerful. 5 00:00:11,095 --> 00:00:13,387 Dessert's definitely not in my wheelhouse. 6 00:00:13,431 --> 00:00:15,222 Did you put salt instead of sugar on them? 7 00:00:15,266 --> 00:00:18,976 - I've got my bags packed. - I made an apple spice cake. 8 00:00:19,020 --> 00:00:21,061 The cake's delicious. Congratulations, jennifer. 9 00:00:21,105 --> 00:00:22,938 - Oh. - Oh, my-- 10 00:00:22,982 --> 00:00:25,524 - I owe jennifer one. - You'd definitely be the one going home tonight. 11 00:00:25,568 --> 00:00:28,027 Richie: I made apple spice homecakes. 12 00:00:28,029 --> 00:00:30,362 These things have the density of a rock. 13 00:00:30,364 --> 00:00:33,282 - Gordon: You've cremated the scallops. - This is wrong. 14 00:00:33,284 --> 00:00:36,744 The home cook leaving the masterchef kitchen is richie. 15 00:00:38,914 --> 00:00:41,498 - Tonight... - Oh! 16 00:00:41,500 --> 00:00:45,294 ...The first team challenge of the season kicks off with a bang. 17 00:00:45,296 --> 00:00:47,546 Today all of you will cook for firefighters. 18 00:00:47,590 --> 00:00:51,925 And you, jennifer, will decide which regions are teaming up. 19 00:00:51,969 --> 00:00:53,135 We want to pair up with the midwest. 20 00:00:53,179 --> 00:00:54,595 Do you think that's a good decision? 21 00:00:54,597 --> 00:00:57,264 We're two people down, so we gotta communicate. 22 00:00:57,349 --> 00:00:59,058 - Here they come, guys. - How long? Tell me how long. 23 00:00:59,101 --> 00:01:00,184 - Two minutes. - We don't have two minutes. 24 00:01:00,227 --> 00:01:01,810 Everything cooked to your liking? 25 00:01:01,854 --> 00:01:03,145 - It's completely raw. - Gordon: That's terrible. 26 00:01:03,189 --> 00:01:04,772 - I want them done perfectly. - Okay. 27 00:01:04,815 --> 00:01:06,940 - Gordon: Raw new york strip. - We're out of potatoes. 28 00:01:06,984 --> 00:01:08,942 - We're gonna burn 'em. - Gordon: How is this still happening? 29 00:01:08,986 --> 00:01:11,361 This is the first time we've never served an entire dining room. 30 00:01:11,363 --> 00:01:15,324 - This is embarrassing. - I want to die. 31 00:01:18,162 --> 00:01:23,165 ( music playing ) 32 00:01:23,209 --> 00:01:27,878 ( radio chatter ) 33 00:01:27,922 --> 00:01:31,298 - ( siren wailing ) - ( horn honks ) 34 00:01:34,011 --> 00:01:37,346 ( indistinct shouting ) 35 00:01:37,389 --> 00:01:41,141 - I see firefighters. - All right. 36 00:01:41,185 --> 00:01:43,977 Well, kyle, I think I know who we're cooking for today. 37 00:01:43,979 --> 00:01:46,855 - Yeah! - Sarah: I am excited to be 38 00:01:46,899 --> 00:01:49,358 Outside the masterchef kitchen because it's a beautiful day. 39 00:01:49,360 --> 00:01:51,944 But typically when you leave the kitchen 40 00:01:51,987 --> 00:01:53,862 It's some sort of team challenge. 41 00:01:53,864 --> 00:01:56,156 So I think we're all just very curious 42 00:01:56,200 --> 00:01:57,482 About what's gonna happen next. 43 00:01:57,493 --> 00:01:58,867 ( laughs ) 44 00:01:58,911 --> 00:02:00,077 I wanna see something on fire. 45 00:02:00,079 --> 00:02:01,370 - That would be awesome. - Right? 46 00:02:02,957 --> 00:02:06,875 - ( screaming ) - damn! That's crazy! 47 00:02:06,919 --> 00:02:09,169 Yes! Fire! 48 00:02:09,213 --> 00:02:11,255 ( indistinct chatter ) 49 00:02:11,298 --> 00:02:13,465 Oh, my god! We on "911." 50 00:02:14,927 --> 00:02:17,553 What is happening? This is fantastic. 51 00:02:17,555 --> 00:02:21,348 - Oh, my god! - Oh! 52 00:02:21,350 --> 00:02:24,059 - Oh, my god! - Oh, my god. 53 00:02:26,188 --> 00:02:29,022 - ( screaming ) - wow. There's more. 54 00:02:29,066 --> 00:02:31,191 We need somebody to put this fire out. 55 00:02:31,235 --> 00:02:33,777 - ( siren wailing ) - fire truck coming. 56 00:02:33,821 --> 00:02:35,154 We got two of 'em! 57 00:02:36,198 --> 00:02:39,241 - Yeah, let's go! - Whoo! 58 00:02:39,285 --> 00:02:40,951 Oh, oh, oh! Here it goes! 59 00:02:40,995 --> 00:02:43,370 - Yeah! - Let's go, let's go! 60 00:02:43,414 --> 00:02:46,123 - Whoo! - I know. That's hot. 61 00:02:46,167 --> 00:02:48,917 - Yeah, it's hot. - Whoo! 62 00:02:48,961 --> 00:02:51,086 You put that fire out, baby! 63 00:02:51,130 --> 00:02:52,838 Oh, this is, like, my ultimate dream come true. 64 00:02:52,882 --> 00:02:54,339 Aah! Holy crap! 65 00:02:54,383 --> 00:02:56,717 Yes! 66 00:02:56,760 --> 00:02:58,218 I love firefighters. 67 00:02:58,220 --> 00:02:59,970 That was some michael bay ( bleep ). 68 00:02:59,972 --> 00:03:02,222 - Definitely. - That was so cool! 69 00:03:02,266 --> 00:03:04,933 - Whoo! - There it is! 70 00:03:04,977 --> 00:03:06,560 - You guys rock! - Thank you! 71 00:03:06,562 --> 00:03:09,104 - Oh, my god. - Yeah! 72 00:03:09,106 --> 00:03:11,565 - ( cheering ) - ( siren wailing ) 73 00:03:11,567 --> 00:03:13,901 Yeah! 74 00:03:13,944 --> 00:03:15,277 Thank you. Thank you very much. 75 00:03:15,321 --> 00:03:19,031 - All right! - ( cheering continues ) 76 00:03:19,074 --> 00:03:22,034 - Whoa! - Ooh-whee! 77 00:03:22,077 --> 00:03:24,995 - Looking smooth, chef. - Whoo! 78 00:03:25,039 --> 00:03:26,830 Welcome, all of you, to your very first 79 00:03:26,874 --> 00:03:30,083 "masterchef: United tastes of america" field challenge. 80 00:03:30,127 --> 00:03:33,962 ( cheering ) 81 00:03:34,006 --> 00:03:35,255 This is ventura county fire academy, 82 00:03:35,257 --> 00:03:37,841 The premiere fire training center 83 00:03:37,843 --> 00:03:39,218 For all of southern california. 84 00:03:39,261 --> 00:03:41,303 - All: Wow. - Awesome. 85 00:03:41,347 --> 00:03:44,765 And what you've just seen is an incredible training exercise 86 00:03:44,808 --> 00:03:49,102 That these men and women do on a daily basis to keep us all safe. 87 00:03:49,146 --> 00:03:51,146 - That is so dope! - Respect. 88 00:03:51,190 --> 00:03:54,483 So today, all of you will cook a phenomenal lunch 89 00:03:54,526 --> 00:03:58,862 For 101 firefighters and other emergency personnel. 90 00:03:58,906 --> 00:04:00,364 - Yeah. - Whoo! 91 00:04:00,407 --> 00:04:03,367 You will be cooking in two teams with two regions per team. 92 00:04:03,410 --> 00:04:08,121 - Yes! - The winning team will be safe from elimination today. 93 00:04:08,123 --> 00:04:12,042 But if you're on the losing team, you could be going home. 94 00:04:12,086 --> 00:04:15,796 - We gotta do this, south. - Now, jennifer, you won our last challenge, 95 00:04:15,881 --> 00:04:18,090 So you are safe from elimination, 96 00:04:18,133 --> 00:04:20,926 And you've also got a big advantage today. 97 00:04:20,970 --> 00:04:24,096 We need to make two teams, and you, jennifer, 98 00:04:24,139 --> 00:04:29,017 Will decide which regions are teaming up. 99 00:04:29,061 --> 00:04:31,770 - Got it. - Jennifer, huddle up with the south 100 00:04:31,814 --> 00:04:36,233 And decide which other region you will be teaming up with. 101 00:04:36,235 --> 00:04:38,277 Okay, come on, bring it in. What do you think? 102 00:04:38,320 --> 00:04:40,362 - The northeast. - I say midwest. 103 00:04:40,364 --> 00:04:42,906 The northeast has some very talented cooks. 104 00:04:42,992 --> 00:04:46,326 You have nina, who has been in the top four of the competition. 105 00:04:46,370 --> 00:04:48,370 You have ryan, who's so good on a grill. 106 00:04:48,372 --> 00:04:51,331 The west has james, who was in the top four. 107 00:04:51,375 --> 00:04:53,292 They have kennedy, who's also been in the top four. 108 00:04:53,335 --> 00:04:55,085 I think the midwest is the strongest 109 00:04:55,129 --> 00:04:57,170 And we could put both juggernauts together. 110 00:04:57,214 --> 00:04:59,798 And the midwest still has five people left, 111 00:04:59,842 --> 00:05:03,260 With heavy hitters on the grill like grant and kyle. 112 00:05:03,304 --> 00:05:05,053 - Everybody, stand behind me. - Yes, ma'am. 113 00:05:05,097 --> 00:05:07,255 This is a very difficult decision 114 00:05:07,266 --> 00:05:09,349 Because someone could get eliminated today. 115 00:05:09,435 --> 00:05:12,227 So there's a lot here at stake. 116 00:05:12,271 --> 00:05:14,187 Right, jennifer, decision time. 117 00:05:14,231 --> 00:05:16,398 We want to pair up with the midwest. 118 00:05:16,483 --> 00:05:18,900 We know that they have strength when it comes to the grill, 119 00:05:18,944 --> 00:05:20,444 And so I feel like together as a team 120 00:05:20,487 --> 00:05:22,821 We're going to win this challenge. 121 00:05:22,865 --> 00:05:24,364 Here we go. 122 00:05:24,408 --> 00:05:26,366 South and midwest, you guys are the red team. 123 00:05:26,368 --> 00:05:28,535 - Thank you, aarón. - Here you go. 124 00:05:28,537 --> 00:05:32,831 Which means the west and the northeast are the blue team. 125 00:05:32,833 --> 00:05:34,333 Jennifer gave herself the upper hand. 126 00:05:34,376 --> 00:05:36,918 The red team is fully stacked. 127 00:05:36,962 --> 00:05:39,755 They have ten cooks, very strong cooks. 128 00:05:39,798 --> 00:05:42,215 The blue team, we're down to eight, 129 00:05:42,217 --> 00:05:45,010 So I'm a little nervous about that dynamic today. 130 00:05:45,012 --> 00:05:47,637 So now we need some team captains. 131 00:05:47,639 --> 00:05:51,933 Deciding to be a team captain is an extremely strategic decision. 132 00:05:51,935 --> 00:05:55,145 You could carry your team to victory 133 00:05:55,189 --> 00:05:58,231 Or you could go down in flames. 134 00:05:58,233 --> 00:06:00,108 - Talk it out. Let's go. - Circle up. 135 00:06:00,194 --> 00:06:02,361 Hey, guys, I'd like to lead, if that's okay with you all. 136 00:06:02,404 --> 00:06:04,363 - You got it. - It's gotta be brynn. 137 00:06:04,365 --> 00:06:06,782 Yeah, it has to be brynn. The most vocal. 138 00:06:06,825 --> 00:06:08,784 - Yeah. - Go, red! 139 00:06:08,827 --> 00:06:10,327 Yep. All right. Whoo! 140 00:06:10,371 --> 00:06:13,288 Reagan, tell me who you've nominated as a captain and why. 141 00:06:13,332 --> 00:06:16,708 It was unanimous. We want jennifer to lead us. 142 00:06:16,752 --> 00:06:19,836 She is a mom of six people. She can definitely do this. 143 00:06:19,880 --> 00:06:22,339 - Yes. - Lizzie, captain is who and why? 144 00:06:22,383 --> 00:06:25,217 The captain is brynn. She has a voice. 145 00:06:25,260 --> 00:06:28,720 She's not afraid to call us out. I'm excited she's the captain. 146 00:06:28,764 --> 00:06:32,641 Love that. Jennifer, why step up to be the captain today? 147 00:06:32,684 --> 00:06:36,019 I manage a busy household, so I'm wanna take that leadership skill 148 00:06:36,063 --> 00:06:38,605 And apply it to the team. I'm ready to go. 149 00:06:38,649 --> 00:06:42,442 Love that. Brynn, these esteemed guests want something stunning. 150 00:06:42,486 --> 00:06:43,819 Can you deliver that from the blue team? 151 00:06:43,862 --> 00:06:45,562 I can do that. I can keep standards up. 152 00:06:45,572 --> 00:06:47,572 We just need to give 'em the best we've got, 153 00:06:47,616 --> 00:06:49,241 And I think we're all invested in doing that. 154 00:06:49,243 --> 00:06:52,244 Okay, you will have 75 minutes 155 00:06:52,287 --> 00:06:55,288 To cook before our guests arrive. 156 00:06:55,332 --> 00:06:57,582 We wanna make sure that everything is cooked to the masterchef standard, 157 00:06:57,668 --> 00:07:01,753 So we wanna see a sample plate in about half an hour. 158 00:07:01,797 --> 00:07:06,133 - We can do this. - Best of luck. Your time starts now. 159 00:07:06,176 --> 00:07:08,510 - Off you go. - These are not my running boots. 160 00:07:08,554 --> 00:07:12,931 ( shouting, cheering ) 161 00:07:12,933 --> 00:07:15,142 - Yeah! - Let's go, guys! 162 00:07:15,185 --> 00:07:16,977 - Let's go! Come on, red! - Go, red! 163 00:07:17,020 --> 00:07:18,854 - Let's go, red! - Let's go, let's go, let's go. 164 00:07:18,897 --> 00:07:22,691 Okay, guys, a few group norms. One, don't talk over each other. 165 00:07:22,734 --> 00:07:25,110 Two, let's be respectful. I want everyone to shine. 166 00:07:25,112 --> 00:07:27,070 I want everyone to voice your opinions. 167 00:07:27,072 --> 00:07:28,530 - What are we thinking? - Bacon potatoes. 168 00:07:28,574 --> 00:07:31,074 Coming from iowa, I gotta put pork in there. 169 00:07:31,118 --> 00:07:32,451 - New york! - New york strip. 170 00:07:32,453 --> 00:07:35,036 - We gotta do steaks. - All right, so raise your hand 171 00:07:35,038 --> 00:07:37,205 If we're good with the new york steak. Got it. 172 00:07:37,207 --> 00:07:39,124 - Good. - Let's do it. Let's do it. 173 00:07:39,168 --> 00:07:43,086 We have a lot of big personalities in the south and in the midwest. 174 00:07:43,130 --> 00:07:44,963 I'm thinking red wine balsamic reduction, 175 00:07:44,965 --> 00:07:46,840 Garlic, shallots, stuff like that for the steak. 176 00:07:46,884 --> 00:07:50,218 I actually think there's room for a bright, acidic chimichurri. 177 00:07:50,262 --> 00:07:52,888 - Let's make it a garlic white wine sauce. - No. 178 00:07:52,931 --> 00:07:55,807 It's red meat. You can't have white wine with a steak, yeah. 179 00:07:55,851 --> 00:07:58,310 But I want everyone to feel like they're being heard. 180 00:07:58,353 --> 00:08:00,437 Who cooks a really good potato? 181 00:08:00,481 --> 00:08:01,771 I'm really, really good at doing mashed potatoes. 182 00:08:01,815 --> 00:08:03,690 I don't know though. Do we need you on the grill? 183 00:08:03,734 --> 00:08:05,609 If you want me on the grill, I can be on the grill. 184 00:08:05,652 --> 00:08:07,194 We got some good grillers in the house though. 185 00:08:07,237 --> 00:08:09,154 We got kendal, we got kyle. 186 00:08:09,198 --> 00:08:11,281 I just hope they can come together and follow my lead. 187 00:08:11,325 --> 00:08:14,743 Okay, everyone, we win together, we fail together. 188 00:08:14,786 --> 00:08:19,122 So if you need someone else on your job, tell it like it is in the south. 189 00:08:19,166 --> 00:08:21,666 You holler, and I'll be coming! 190 00:08:21,668 --> 00:08:24,085 All right, we're looking at proteins. What are we thinking, guys? 191 00:08:24,129 --> 00:08:25,879 If I know anything about the south, 192 00:08:25,923 --> 00:08:27,339 They're gonna stick to potatoes and steak. 193 00:08:27,341 --> 00:08:29,049 They're gonna stick to the basics. 194 00:08:29,092 --> 00:08:30,759 We don't need nothing basic. 195 00:08:30,761 --> 00:08:32,719 These are the firemen, so let's give them something hearty. 196 00:08:32,763 --> 00:08:34,262 - Pork chop. - Pork chop. You wanna do that? 197 00:08:34,348 --> 00:08:36,723 I think that's great for flavor, and that's what you're here for. 198 00:08:36,725 --> 00:08:39,100 Since we're doing a firefighter challenge, we should really bring the heat. 199 00:08:39,144 --> 00:08:41,978 We should do a corn poblano and a black-eyed pea salad. 200 00:08:42,022 --> 00:08:43,813 So we do need one more vegetable. 201 00:08:43,899 --> 00:08:47,817 - Let's look at the cabbage. - I mean, a slaw is just a go-to. 202 00:08:47,861 --> 00:08:49,361 We have a lot of flavor happening. 203 00:08:49,363 --> 00:08:51,196 - We have eight people. - Facts. 204 00:08:51,240 --> 00:08:53,281 We're picking too many things. 205 00:08:53,325 --> 00:08:55,200 We gotta have a simpler plate, and we gotta nail it. 206 00:08:55,244 --> 00:08:58,328 Listen, the biggest thing-- we're two people down, so we gotta communicate. 207 00:08:58,372 --> 00:09:01,331 - Sometimes less is more, you feel me? - Exactly. 208 00:09:01,333 --> 00:09:05,085 - Are we in? - Let's go, blue team. 209 00:09:05,087 --> 00:09:06,211 - Go! - Go, blue team! 210 00:09:06,255 --> 00:09:09,422 - Go red! - ( cheering ) 211 00:09:09,466 --> 00:09:11,216 We're just taking this whole thing. Is that okay? 212 00:09:11,260 --> 00:09:14,052 - Yeah. - I'm gonna start peeling avocados for you. 213 00:09:14,096 --> 00:09:16,388 So, kolby, biggest thing on these potatoes 214 00:09:16,390 --> 00:09:18,598 Is that you have several pots going at once, okay? 215 00:09:18,642 --> 00:09:20,934 - Right, yes. - Listen, first big challenge. 216 00:09:20,978 --> 00:09:22,394 - Yep. - They're not in the comfort 217 00:09:22,396 --> 00:09:24,604 Of the beautiful masterchef kitchen. 218 00:09:24,648 --> 00:09:27,816 - The wind is blowing bad. - They've never done anything like this, 219 00:09:27,818 --> 00:09:29,609 Cooking for 101 firefighters. 220 00:09:29,653 --> 00:09:32,153 Joe: I think this is our chance to really see them in action, 221 00:09:32,197 --> 00:09:33,321 See who can really talk the talk 222 00:09:33,365 --> 00:09:35,156 And who can really walk the walk. 223 00:09:35,200 --> 00:09:37,909 Hey, guys, go bigger than you think on our portions! 224 00:09:37,953 --> 00:09:40,787 Let's talk about jennifer's position and the fact that she had the immunity pin. 225 00:09:40,831 --> 00:09:43,623 She's also the captain, so irrespective of what the outcome is today, 226 00:09:43,667 --> 00:09:46,167 - She's not going home. - I was really surprised 227 00:09:46,211 --> 00:09:48,086 That she nominated herself to be captain of the team. 228 00:09:48,130 --> 00:09:50,130 Gordon: Honestly, I think she really wants to gain 229 00:09:50,173 --> 00:09:52,048 Another advantage in the next challenge. 230 00:09:52,092 --> 00:09:53,592 Yeah, that might be her tactic. 231 00:09:53,594 --> 00:09:57,178 Let's go, red! Let's go! 232 00:09:57,264 --> 00:09:59,598 Hey, md, let's try and keep it light on the rosemary. 233 00:09:59,641 --> 00:10:01,725 I think it's a good flavor, but I don't want it to overpower. 234 00:10:01,768 --> 00:10:04,352 - Md: I agree. - Gordon: So, blue team, are we surprised 235 00:10:04,396 --> 00:10:06,104 With the choice of brynn as a captain? 236 00:10:06,148 --> 00:10:09,065 I think brynn is one of the most creative cooks. 237 00:10:09,067 --> 00:10:12,652 - I think she's fearless. - Joe: Brynn is a person who has spent time in restaurants, 238 00:10:12,696 --> 00:10:14,279 In both the front and the back of the house. 239 00:10:14,281 --> 00:10:16,239 I think that gives her a bit of an advantage today. 240 00:10:16,241 --> 00:10:19,993 - Brynn, you're so smart and talented. - Stop, stop. 241 00:10:20,037 --> 00:10:22,037 - I love you guys. - Joe: She's got a smaller crew to run. 242 00:10:22,080 --> 00:10:24,080 I'm looking at this challenge now, 243 00:10:24,124 --> 00:10:25,915 I'm thinking maybe I'd rather have eight than ten. 244 00:10:25,959 --> 00:10:28,460 Gordon: I'd rather have a smaller brigade and more powerful cooks. 245 00:10:28,503 --> 00:10:31,129 It's not about staying in your lane today. It's about owning your lane. 246 00:10:31,173 --> 00:10:32,631 I'd rather have a bigger brigade. 247 00:10:32,674 --> 00:10:35,258 If someone goes down, you have somebody watching 248 00:10:35,344 --> 00:10:37,802 - That can potentially step in. - Jennifer: How we doing, team? 249 00:10:37,846 --> 00:10:40,263 We're doing good. We're doing good. About to stretch the bread. 250 00:10:40,307 --> 00:10:43,350 I'm about to put our first pot of potatoes boiling. 251 00:10:43,393 --> 00:10:46,603 - These pork chops are gonna take a while to cook. - Okay. 252 00:10:46,647 --> 00:10:48,313 So then we gonna have to start getting them on. 253 00:10:48,357 --> 00:10:50,357 Yeah, I'm taking the rest out of the fridge. 254 00:10:50,359 --> 00:10:52,400 Captain or no captain, we know in this challenge 255 00:10:52,402 --> 00:10:54,319 That the grillmaster drives the pace, right? 256 00:10:54,363 --> 00:10:56,446 Gordon: Yeah, they've got these amazing grills, 257 00:10:56,448 --> 00:10:59,991 And these things are absolutely up to 450, 500 degrees. 258 00:11:00,035 --> 00:11:02,619 You're talking about a massive six-foot grill 259 00:11:02,663 --> 00:11:05,163 Which you have to season, caramelize, cook, 260 00:11:05,207 --> 00:11:07,916 And then the big thing is you have to hold these to temperature 261 00:11:07,959 --> 00:11:11,920 And serve them while they're still hot and flavorful. Very difficult. 262 00:11:11,922 --> 00:11:14,172 Hot, hot. Reagan hot. Whoo! That wind! 263 00:11:14,174 --> 00:11:18,885 The wind, you know, is absolutely gonna make that so much more intense. 264 00:11:18,929 --> 00:11:22,931 They can't control the wind, they can't control the power of that grill. 265 00:11:22,974 --> 00:11:24,724 - Absolutely. - Yep. 266 00:11:24,768 --> 00:11:27,227 I cook outside all the time, but I live in the woods. 267 00:11:27,270 --> 00:11:29,771 So to be in an open space like this 268 00:11:29,815 --> 00:11:31,064 With this amount of wind 269 00:11:31,108 --> 00:11:32,357 Is not something I was ready for. 270 00:11:32,359 --> 00:11:34,317 Right now I'm thinking 35 minutes. 271 00:11:34,361 --> 00:11:36,111 - Per-- - yeah, these ( bleep ) things are thick. 272 00:11:36,154 --> 00:11:37,987 If we go lower than that, we're gonna burn 'em. 273 00:11:38,031 --> 00:11:39,948 The heat on that argentinean grill, 274 00:11:39,991 --> 00:11:41,366 You can't really slow-cook them 275 00:11:41,368 --> 00:11:43,076 The way you want to without burning. 276 00:11:43,078 --> 00:11:44,869 You gotta cook those through. 277 00:11:44,913 --> 00:11:46,204 They're about four inches thick, 278 00:11:46,248 --> 00:11:48,656 And pork is something that you cannot be under. 279 00:11:48,667 --> 00:11:52,085 You don't have the ability to serve rare pork like you do with steak. 280 00:11:52,129 --> 00:11:54,629 So it's definitely something to be worried about. 281 00:11:54,631 --> 00:11:56,873 We're checking every pork chop that comes out of here 282 00:11:56,883 --> 00:11:58,425 - With that probe. - Yeah, definitely. 283 00:11:58,468 --> 00:11:59,926 Every single one. 284 00:11:59,928 --> 00:12:02,887 Is it is light-years easier to cook 100 steaks 285 00:12:02,931 --> 00:12:05,056 Than 100 pork chops at this thickness. 286 00:12:05,100 --> 00:12:08,184 Gordon: Red team, blue team, wanna see those example dishes in 15 minutes from now. 287 00:12:08,186 --> 00:12:13,273 I'm starting to think going with the pork chops might be a huge mistake. 288 00:12:23,034 --> 00:12:26,119 Gordon: Red team, blue team, wanna see those example dishes in 15 minutes from now. 289 00:12:26,163 --> 00:12:29,956 15. Let's go. Guys, let's get in there, shall we? 290 00:12:29,958 --> 00:12:32,125 - Joe: Let's go. - Let's go. 291 00:12:33,170 --> 00:12:36,087 Blue team, brynn, give me an insight. 292 00:12:36,131 --> 00:12:39,048 - What are we doing? - We are doing pork chops. 293 00:12:39,134 --> 00:12:43,553 For our sides, we are doing black-eyed peas with roasted poblano and corn. 294 00:12:43,555 --> 00:12:47,807 - Gordon: Good. - And then we are doing a crispy slaw with apple celery 295 00:12:47,809 --> 00:12:49,100 And red cabbage so there's something a little fresh on the plate. 296 00:12:49,144 --> 00:12:50,351 - Gordon: Love that. - And then we're doing 297 00:12:50,395 --> 00:12:52,395 A cornbread with a little honey on top. 298 00:12:52,439 --> 00:12:54,314 Gotcha, and then the sauce, how are we gonna lift this thing? 299 00:12:54,357 --> 00:12:56,232 - What are we doing with that? - It's an avocado crema sauce. 300 00:12:56,276 --> 00:12:58,359 We're getting a lot of heat on the pork chops, 301 00:12:58,361 --> 00:13:00,195 So we something a little bright and refreshing to go on it. 302 00:13:00,238 --> 00:13:02,155 Smart. How are we gonna divide this? 303 00:13:02,199 --> 00:13:03,323 Because there's eight of you in this blue team. 304 00:13:03,366 --> 00:13:04,324 - Right. - Who's on the grills? 305 00:13:04,367 --> 00:13:06,534 Well, I have ryan and james. 306 00:13:06,536 --> 00:13:08,286 And then probably nina. 307 00:13:08,288 --> 00:13:10,163 She also is fantastic with cooking with fire. 308 00:13:10,207 --> 00:13:12,540 We're gonna have md and lizzie with me up here 309 00:13:12,626 --> 00:13:16,252 Plating and wiping, and probably have purvi helping me grab stuff 310 00:13:16,296 --> 00:13:18,588 - From the back if they need it. - Yeah. Um, 101 protein. 311 00:13:18,632 --> 00:13:21,216 - Yep. Yeah. - Tall order, yeah? Super easy to dry out. 312 00:13:21,259 --> 00:13:23,843 Super easy to undercook. So just make sure that you got the timing set on that. 313 00:13:23,887 --> 00:13:26,805 Every 10 or 15 minutes, check in, make sure everyone's on the same page. 314 00:13:26,848 --> 00:13:29,098 - Yeah, thank you so much. - Thank you. 315 00:13:29,142 --> 00:13:30,683 What's going on with this pork here? 316 00:13:30,727 --> 00:13:32,393 I'm seasoning it and moving over to tray to temp. 317 00:13:32,437 --> 00:13:34,354 Just sat in the sun like that, not smart. 318 00:13:34,397 --> 00:13:36,439 If you're gonna season them, get them in the fridge. 319 00:13:36,483 --> 00:13:38,233 - Yes, chef. - Okay, so yeah. 320 00:13:38,276 --> 00:13:39,818 Yes, chef. They're taking a little longer 321 00:13:39,861 --> 00:13:41,653 Than a half hour to cook right now, so-- 322 00:13:41,696 --> 00:13:43,780 - Just be smart with each other, please, yes? - Appreciate that. 323 00:13:43,782 --> 00:13:45,657 Aarón: Jennifer, talk to us a little bit about the dish. 324 00:13:45,700 --> 00:13:47,242 - Come on, we need some intel. - Absolutely. 325 00:13:47,285 --> 00:13:49,369 We are doing a new york strip. 326 00:13:49,412 --> 00:13:51,204 We've got a chimichurri that will pair with that. 327 00:13:51,248 --> 00:13:53,581 We've got creamy beautiful potatoes. 328 00:13:53,625 --> 00:13:56,000 And then we have a roasted carrot with a beautiful glaze. 329 00:13:56,044 --> 00:13:57,794 Jennifer, how is this steak supposed to be cooked? 330 00:13:57,838 --> 00:13:59,295 - We're gonna do medium rare. - Yep. 331 00:13:59,339 --> 00:14:01,464 - And you're gonna let it rest, right? - Yes. 332 00:14:01,508 --> 00:14:02,924 - Remember that. - Thank you. Thank you, chef. 333 00:14:02,968 --> 00:14:04,425 - We're there. Appreciate it. - All right. 334 00:14:04,427 --> 00:14:06,052 Joe: Ooh-la-la. 335 00:14:07,597 --> 00:14:09,931 Yeah, it is muy caliente. 336 00:14:10,016 --> 00:14:11,599 Aarón: So here's the deal. You guys are from the south. 337 00:14:11,643 --> 00:14:13,351 - I'm expecting big flavors. - Yes, sir. 338 00:14:13,395 --> 00:14:16,229 No offense on the midwest, but we got the seasoning 339 00:14:16,231 --> 00:14:18,857 - Down in the south, right? - Yes, chef. 340 00:14:18,900 --> 00:14:20,650 I think you're really going to enjoy it. 341 00:14:20,694 --> 00:14:23,361 Well, that's being bold, and I like that. Thank you. 342 00:14:23,363 --> 00:14:26,364 - Let's go, mid-southwest. - ( laughter ) 343 00:14:26,366 --> 00:14:27,824 Joe: Okay, we're getting ready to taste, guys. 344 00:14:27,868 --> 00:14:29,242 Right here. 345 00:14:29,244 --> 00:14:30,910 Joe: Bring the components of this dish together. 346 00:14:30,954 --> 00:14:33,279 Brynn: Gentlemen, do you have a pork chop that I can have? 347 00:14:33,331 --> 00:14:35,874 I can take it off now. It's not gonna be fully cooked. 348 00:14:35,917 --> 00:14:37,667 Well, how long till it's fully cooked? 349 00:14:37,669 --> 00:14:39,878 So just 45 minutes until those diners come in. 350 00:14:39,921 --> 00:14:42,797 Blue team, they've gone down the beautiful pork chop route. 351 00:14:42,841 --> 00:14:45,383 - Aarón: Nice. - Joe: Ryan only has one pork chop on now. 352 00:14:45,427 --> 00:14:47,927 What's gonna be like when he's got 40 on? 353 00:14:47,971 --> 00:14:50,096 - Exactly. - We're good, brynn. 354 00:14:50,140 --> 00:14:51,973 - You're good? You're sure? - I'm at 150. 355 00:14:51,975 --> 00:14:54,976 - Okay, yeah. - More salt, right? 356 00:14:55,020 --> 00:14:57,103 - More salt and pepper. - More pepper, okay? 357 00:14:57,147 --> 00:14:59,564 Joe: So the red team has this new york strip steak 358 00:14:59,608 --> 00:15:01,691 With mashed potatoes and a chimichurri. 359 00:15:01,735 --> 00:15:04,652 But mashed potatoes? Did you expect mashed potatoes in this today? 360 00:15:04,696 --> 00:15:06,070 They're definitely going more the traditional route. 361 00:15:06,114 --> 00:15:07,196 We'll see if it comes together. 362 00:15:07,198 --> 00:15:10,158 Do me one swoop. Okay. 363 00:15:12,078 --> 00:15:14,037 Shall we, guys? 364 00:15:14,080 --> 00:15:16,289 Blue team! Brynn, please. 365 00:15:16,333 --> 00:15:18,324 So just give us a description of the dish, please. 366 00:15:18,335 --> 00:15:20,919 Sure. So we have an ancho-rubbed pork chop 367 00:15:20,962 --> 00:15:24,088 With an avocado crema, a citrus slaw, 368 00:15:24,132 --> 00:15:28,217 Black-eyed pea and roasted corn salad, and then a cornbread muffin. 369 00:15:28,261 --> 00:15:30,219 - Gordon: Ryan cooked this? - Ryan did cook this. 370 00:15:30,263 --> 00:15:32,347 - Joe: This pork chop's over-seared. - Heard. 371 00:15:32,349 --> 00:15:34,182 Slightly burned. What was the temperature that was cooked to? 372 00:15:34,225 --> 00:15:36,351 He said 150. I think we could go a little less. 373 00:15:36,394 --> 00:15:39,520 It's all in the resting. Get it to 140. Let it rest 10, 15 minutes. 374 00:15:39,564 --> 00:15:42,357 The crema's a great idea, but sitting underneath and it just goes into this sort of... 375 00:15:42,400 --> 00:15:44,317 I know. But I also don't wanna put it on top 376 00:15:44,361 --> 00:15:46,235 - And have it melt all over everything. - Listen to me. 377 00:15:46,279 --> 00:15:48,821 Just slow down and ( bleep ) listen. I'm trying to help you. 378 00:15:48,865 --> 00:15:50,156 - Sure. - Just go on the side. 379 00:15:50,200 --> 00:15:52,617 That felt sloppy to me, but I'm happy to do that. 380 00:15:52,661 --> 00:15:54,661 Into the bottle, pipe on the side, and it stays there on its own. 381 00:15:54,663 --> 00:15:56,204 Aarón: And I don't think it's gonna look sloppy, brynn. 382 00:15:56,289 --> 00:15:57,497 - Not at all. - Okay, heard. 383 00:16:00,293 --> 00:16:03,836 This pork chop, in my opinion, is a bit dry and overcooked already for me. 384 00:16:03,880 --> 00:16:05,964 - Okay. - Gordon: Yeah, I think this dish has great potential. 385 00:16:06,007 --> 00:16:07,632 I think the crema's a great idea. 386 00:16:07,676 --> 00:16:10,551 It lightens up the richness. Black-eyed peas, delicious. 387 00:16:10,595 --> 00:16:12,553 Slaw nice. A little bit finer on the cut. 388 00:16:12,597 --> 00:16:14,472 It just needs to come together. It just feels a bit fragmented. 389 00:16:14,474 --> 00:16:16,015 - Okay. - Yeah? 390 00:16:16,059 --> 00:16:17,558 Ryan really has your destiny in his hands. 391 00:16:17,602 --> 00:16:19,310 Cooking this pork chop is gonna be very, very difficult. 392 00:16:19,354 --> 00:16:21,187 - So you might wanna really watch that. - Brynn: Okay. 393 00:16:21,231 --> 00:16:22,730 Gordon: It's got the makings of a good dish. 394 00:16:22,774 --> 00:16:25,358 Get your team together and dictate what you need. 395 00:16:25,360 --> 00:16:27,860 Okay? You're the captain. Prove it, yes? 396 00:16:27,946 --> 00:16:29,946 - Thank you so much, chefs. - Good luck. 397 00:16:29,948 --> 00:16:30,989 The pork chop I'm definitely worried about. 398 00:16:31,032 --> 00:16:32,448 The cook hasn't come out right. 399 00:16:32,492 --> 00:16:33,992 You know this one was a little charred? 400 00:16:34,035 --> 00:16:35,952 It needs to come off about ten degrees earlier. 401 00:16:35,996 --> 00:16:38,371 - Okay. Perfect. - So that it's resting, 'cause this was too overdone. 402 00:16:38,415 --> 00:16:41,958 - So, pull 140. Okay, got it. - I would pull at 130, 135. 403 00:16:42,043 --> 00:16:45,003 Everything else is okay. I need to work on some plating issues a little bit. 404 00:16:45,046 --> 00:16:49,298 The crema, we love. We're gonna get it in a piping bag or squeeze bottles 405 00:16:49,342 --> 00:16:51,009 - And just hit it on the side at the end. - Okay. 406 00:16:51,052 --> 00:16:53,011 We're gonna find you a mandoline. 407 00:16:53,054 --> 00:16:54,762 Everything was delicious. They just want the cut to be more professional. 408 00:16:54,764 --> 00:16:57,974 All manageable. Everybody else had it under control. 409 00:16:58,018 --> 00:17:00,852 - Fantastic. - Jennifer: Let's go, south! 410 00:17:00,895 --> 00:17:03,271 Let's go, "mid-rest!" let's go, red! 411 00:17:03,314 --> 00:17:05,732 I heard how hard it was for you to say, "let's go, midwest," 412 00:17:05,775 --> 00:17:08,026 And I appreciate you getting that out of your mouth. 413 00:17:08,028 --> 00:17:09,819 Jennifer: Oh, no, we are all team red today! 414 00:17:09,863 --> 00:17:11,738 Okay, jennifer. Two dishes. Smart. 415 00:17:11,781 --> 00:17:15,575 - One sliced and one not sliced. - Gordon: Slicing that for 101? 416 00:17:15,618 --> 00:17:17,827 - That's 750 slices. Forget it. - Jennifer: Yes. Yes. 417 00:17:17,871 --> 00:17:19,829 So just give us a description of the dish, please. 418 00:17:19,873 --> 00:17:21,247 Jennifer: So we have a new york strip. 419 00:17:21,291 --> 00:17:23,124 We have a chimichurri sauce on the side. 420 00:17:23,126 --> 00:17:24,375 We have glazed carrots. 421 00:17:24,419 --> 00:17:27,253 We have a creamy yukon gold mashed potato 422 00:17:27,255 --> 00:17:29,413 Along with a compound butter. 423 00:17:29,415 --> 00:17:32,592 - Gordon: A smear of mashed potato, you know... - Joe: Yeah. 424 00:17:32,635 --> 00:17:34,802 Gordon: ...For a firefighter? You're over-finessing it 425 00:17:34,888 --> 00:17:36,054 As opposed to the rustic charm. 426 00:17:36,097 --> 00:17:37,555 The cook on the steak is beautiful, 427 00:17:37,599 --> 00:17:40,308 But the mash, it just looks lumpy as anything. 428 00:17:40,351 --> 00:17:42,185 Joe: This mash is not only lumpy. It's raw. 429 00:17:42,228 --> 00:17:44,645 Who is responsible for the raw potatoes? 430 00:17:44,689 --> 00:17:47,065 Grant is on the potatoes. It was a very quick turnaround. 431 00:17:47,108 --> 00:17:49,650 No, no. Look, look, look. So, it's not a quick turnaround. 432 00:17:49,694 --> 00:17:52,153 That's 44 minutes. The mashed potato's undercooked. 433 00:17:52,197 --> 00:17:53,654 So you have to be real with your team. 434 00:17:53,698 --> 00:17:55,656 - Don't blow smoke up their ass. - Absolutely. 435 00:17:55,658 --> 00:17:57,283 Serving you undercooked mashed potatoes is not good enough. 436 00:17:57,327 --> 00:17:59,327 - Absolutely. Yes, chef. - Okay. 437 00:17:59,412 --> 00:18:01,245 - The mashed potatoes are shocking. - Aarón: Yeah. 438 00:18:01,247 --> 00:18:03,790 I have to say, jennifer, just between you, 439 00:18:03,792 --> 00:18:05,625 It's disconcerting that you would even serve us the mashed potatoes. 440 00:18:05,668 --> 00:18:07,794 - You didn't taste them? - No, no, I tasted the mashed potatoes. 441 00:18:07,837 --> 00:18:09,253 And you didn't think they were raw? 442 00:18:09,297 --> 00:18:11,130 Yes, I knew that they were not perfect, chef. 443 00:18:11,132 --> 00:18:12,757 And you still decided to serve them to us? 444 00:18:12,801 --> 00:18:15,468 - I wanted to give you-- - you think that's a good decision? 445 00:18:15,470 --> 00:18:19,388 - It looks like it wasn't. - Oh, my gosh. 446 00:18:31,236 --> 00:18:33,736 The mashed potatoes are shocking. 447 00:18:33,738 --> 00:18:34,946 Serving undercooked mashed potatoes is not good enough, okay? 448 00:18:34,948 --> 00:18:36,364 - Absolutely. Yes, chef. - Aarón: Yeah. 449 00:18:36,366 --> 00:18:38,241 - Zero seasoning. - You didn't taste them? 450 00:18:38,326 --> 00:18:40,076 Yes, I knew that they were not perfect. 451 00:18:40,120 --> 00:18:41,285 And you still decided to serve them to us? 452 00:18:41,329 --> 00:18:42,328 I wanted to give you a full picture-- 453 00:18:42,372 --> 00:18:43,955 You think that's a good decision? 454 00:18:43,957 --> 00:18:45,581 - It looks like it wasn't. - Gordon: No. 455 00:18:45,625 --> 00:18:47,375 You don't put a smear of undercooked mashed potatoes 456 00:18:47,418 --> 00:18:49,085 On the table. You know this stuff, 457 00:18:49,129 --> 00:18:50,878 - But that's substandard. - Okay. 458 00:18:50,964 --> 00:18:53,297 Half the amount of chimichurri and you're good, okay? 459 00:18:53,299 --> 00:18:55,258 Gordon: Have a meeting with your team. Be straight with them. 460 00:18:55,260 --> 00:18:57,135 - Do that now. Thank you. - Yes. I will take care of this. 461 00:18:57,178 --> 00:18:59,053 - Great cook on the steak. - Thank you for your feedback. 462 00:18:59,097 --> 00:19:02,140 Everybody, pause! Team meeting. 463 00:19:02,142 --> 00:19:04,183 Grant, the potatoes were undercooked. 464 00:19:04,227 --> 00:19:06,227 They have to be absolute perfection. 465 00:19:06,271 --> 00:19:08,980 - They need to be smoother, okay? - I hear ya. 466 00:19:08,982 --> 00:19:11,065 The fact that these potatoes are the worst part 467 00:19:11,109 --> 00:19:12,400 Of the dish right now just pisses me off. 468 00:19:12,443 --> 00:19:15,236 - We have to get this right, okay? - Yes, ma'am. 469 00:19:15,280 --> 00:19:16,863 I don't wanna use the elements as an excuse, 470 00:19:16,906 --> 00:19:18,364 But these winds are howling at us, 471 00:19:18,408 --> 00:19:20,741 And I'm not able to get any water boiling right now. 472 00:19:20,785 --> 00:19:23,327 I haven't had a chance to get anything up to cooking time. 473 00:19:23,371 --> 00:19:25,621 - Are they cut real tiny? - They're cut very tiny. 474 00:19:25,665 --> 00:19:27,707 If I don't get these potatoes fixed soon, 475 00:19:27,709 --> 00:19:29,292 I don't know that the red team's gonna win, 476 00:19:29,335 --> 00:19:30,960 And that's gonna be all my fault. 477 00:19:31,004 --> 00:19:32,587 Grant? What if we remove some of that water? 478 00:19:32,630 --> 00:19:34,297 That's what's been trying to do the whole time, yeah. 479 00:19:34,340 --> 00:19:38,676 Red team, blue team, 15 minutes until our guests arrive. 480 00:19:39,929 --> 00:19:41,679 Brynn, two bottles would be good? 481 00:19:41,723 --> 00:19:44,724 - As much as you can. We have to do 100 plates. - Okay. 482 00:19:44,767 --> 00:19:47,185 We still got a whole load of chops we need to salt, pepper, and oil. 483 00:19:47,228 --> 00:19:50,855 So, blue team, I thought ryan would know how to nail those pork chops, but-- 484 00:19:50,857 --> 00:19:53,191 He has all these probes in the pork chops 485 00:19:53,193 --> 00:19:57,695 As he's not even confident about touching the meat and understanding the cook. 486 00:19:57,739 --> 00:19:59,697 - Joe: You don't probe every steak. - Never. 487 00:19:59,741 --> 00:20:01,157 You probe one, you touch it, you see how it feels, 488 00:20:01,201 --> 00:20:02,783 Then you know the other ones feel the same. 489 00:20:02,827 --> 00:20:04,160 You know the temperature they're at. 490 00:20:04,204 --> 00:20:05,620 - ( sighs ) - so, the red team, 491 00:20:05,663 --> 00:20:08,748 Cook on the steak was great. Hats off to kyle. 492 00:20:08,791 --> 00:20:10,124 - Great job. Great job. - We got this. We got this. 493 00:20:10,168 --> 00:20:12,418 Great job, team! Great job, red! 494 00:20:12,462 --> 00:20:15,546 I think grant did a major disservice to his whole team 495 00:20:15,632 --> 00:20:17,256 By putting up mashed potatoes that were raw. 496 00:20:17,300 --> 00:20:19,050 That's a no-no. You just say, 497 00:20:19,093 --> 00:20:20,885 "I don't have 'em yet. They're not done yet." 498 00:20:20,929 --> 00:20:23,054 I'm gonna try to do it shallow. Try to get this up to heat, 499 00:20:23,097 --> 00:20:25,306 - And just get as many potatoes in as I can. - Okay. 500 00:20:25,350 --> 00:20:27,350 All right, friends, how's the bread looking? 501 00:20:27,352 --> 00:20:29,352 Good job. Sarah deserves the credit. 502 00:20:29,354 --> 00:20:31,896 - Good job, friend! - Whoo! 503 00:20:31,898 --> 00:20:33,231 Jennifer's a good figurehead, 504 00:20:33,233 --> 00:20:34,732 And I think she represents the dish well, 505 00:20:34,776 --> 00:20:37,068 But I think she's not holding each person accountable. 506 00:20:37,111 --> 00:20:39,070 But also jennifer's accepting their standards, not hers. 507 00:20:39,113 --> 00:20:41,739 - And I think she wants to be everyone's friend. - Yeah, that's right. 508 00:20:41,783 --> 00:20:42,823 I'd rather have no friends and win. 509 00:20:42,825 --> 00:20:43,950 - Exactly. - Absolutely. 510 00:20:43,993 --> 00:20:46,285 - Yeah, red team! - Let's go, red! 511 00:20:46,329 --> 00:20:49,330 Red team, blue team, five minutes until our firefighters arrive! 512 00:20:52,126 --> 00:20:56,087 - ( bell ringing ) - ( siren wailing ) 513 00:20:56,130 --> 00:20:58,381 ( indistinct shouting ) 514 00:20:59,842 --> 00:21:01,092 Here they come, guys. 515 00:21:02,095 --> 00:21:03,261 ( horn honks ) 516 00:21:03,304 --> 00:21:05,930 Guys, here come our guests! Let's push! 517 00:21:05,974 --> 00:21:07,556 Hey! 518 00:21:07,558 --> 00:21:09,809 Fire truck coming through! 519 00:21:09,852 --> 00:21:11,936 ( all cheering ) 520 00:21:11,938 --> 00:21:16,941 - Yeah! - Yeah! 521 00:21:16,943 --> 00:21:19,652 Let's go, let's go! How we doing? 522 00:21:19,696 --> 00:21:23,656 Seeing all the firefighters and their family come through is a little surreal. 523 00:21:23,700 --> 00:21:27,118 It just gives you an idea of just how much food 524 00:21:27,161 --> 00:21:29,203 You're about to prepare in a short amount of time. 525 00:21:29,247 --> 00:21:31,289 Yeah, y'all gonna get full off of this! 526 00:21:31,332 --> 00:21:33,291 Ryan: As far as me and james up on the grill, 527 00:21:33,334 --> 00:21:35,793 I think we'll be okay, but I'm just worried 528 00:21:35,878 --> 00:21:37,336 About the cook times on these chops. 529 00:21:37,338 --> 00:21:39,130 James: Y'all better eat all this, okay? 530 00:21:39,173 --> 00:21:40,589 - Good to see you. - Thank you so much, guys. 531 00:21:40,633 --> 00:21:42,049 - Gordon: Likewise. Enjoy. - Appreciate it. 532 00:21:45,221 --> 00:21:47,596 - I'm gonna taste them while you do that. - Please. 533 00:21:47,640 --> 00:21:50,141 - They definitely don't have enough salt in them yet, so-- - no. 534 00:21:53,104 --> 00:21:55,229 Okay, red team, blue team, we're starting to serve! 535 00:21:55,273 --> 00:21:57,773 - Let's go, y'all, blue team! - All right, let's go! 536 00:21:57,817 --> 00:22:00,568 - Let's go! - Joe: Here they come, guys. Come on, hurry up! 537 00:22:00,611 --> 00:22:03,070 - Red team, first six, let's go. - Let's go! Come on! 538 00:22:03,114 --> 00:22:05,072 - I need steaks. I need mash. - Table one, please. Let's go. 539 00:22:05,116 --> 00:22:06,949 - Six mash. Let's go. - Right here. Thank you. 540 00:22:06,993 --> 00:22:08,617 Just give me a pan to put steaks on. 541 00:22:08,661 --> 00:22:11,287 Hey, young man, you can't shout, "I need a pan!" 542 00:22:11,331 --> 00:22:13,331 - Get the steaks over there. Come on. - Here they come. 543 00:22:13,374 --> 00:22:15,041 Y'all got everything y'all need? 544 00:22:15,084 --> 00:22:16,459 Do y'all have everything y'all need? 545 00:22:19,088 --> 00:22:22,840 Hey, sarah. Sarah! Earth to sarah. 546 00:22:22,842 --> 00:22:25,760 - Just touch that. No, no. Just touch that. - Yes, you're right. 547 00:22:25,762 --> 00:22:29,138 No, just touch it. They're firefighters. They're not ( bleep ) eskimos. 548 00:22:29,182 --> 00:22:32,558 - It's ice cold. Ice cold, okay? - I'll grab a new one. 549 00:22:32,602 --> 00:22:35,811 - Hi, guys. Are you hungry? - Hello! Yes! 550 00:22:35,813 --> 00:22:37,063 - 30 seconds, please. - We've been working our butts off. 551 00:22:37,106 --> 00:22:39,023 Two seconds. Come over here. Look at me. 552 00:22:39,067 --> 00:22:41,359 They're serving ice cold carrots, and I'm not very happy with that, okay? 553 00:22:41,402 --> 00:22:43,903 - So just focus on your job. - Got ya. 554 00:22:43,905 --> 00:22:46,947 - This cook is a whirlwind. - Kyle, I know we're cooking for firefighters, 555 00:22:46,991 --> 00:22:48,199 But don't blow smoke up my ass. 556 00:22:48,242 --> 00:22:49,992 I just want them served a decent dish. 557 00:22:50,036 --> 00:22:51,369 Yes, chef! 558 00:22:51,371 --> 00:22:53,287 We have really, really cold carrots, 559 00:22:53,289 --> 00:22:56,332 And it is truly a spectacle to be that close 560 00:22:56,334 --> 00:22:58,626 To a very, very upset gordon ramsay. 561 00:22:58,628 --> 00:23:00,961 You got more cooks in here than firefighters having lunch. 562 00:23:00,963 --> 00:23:02,213 Hot carrots. 563 00:23:02,256 --> 00:23:04,131 Those just came out of the oven. 564 00:23:04,175 --> 00:23:05,132 That's it. Thank you, guys. 565 00:23:05,176 --> 00:23:06,133 Sorry about the wait. 566 00:23:06,177 --> 00:23:07,843 We hope you enjoy this. 567 00:23:07,887 --> 00:23:10,888 Thank you so much for all that you do. 568 00:23:10,932 --> 00:23:13,099 - Welcome. - Hello, how are you? 569 00:23:13,101 --> 00:23:16,018 - Enjoy. - Thank you so much. Thank you. 570 00:23:16,062 --> 00:23:18,979 Thank you so much. These are ancho pork chops. 571 00:23:20,817 --> 00:23:22,024 Aarón: Let's go, guys. 572 00:23:22,068 --> 00:23:24,151 We still have a lot more people to go. 573 00:23:27,824 --> 00:23:29,323 - Super good. - Mmm. 574 00:23:30,326 --> 00:23:32,034 Hello, everyone. Hi, I'm joe. 575 00:23:32,078 --> 00:23:34,203 Welcome, welcome. How's the lunch? 576 00:23:35,373 --> 00:23:37,331 - Steak's good. - Really good. 577 00:23:37,333 --> 00:23:39,166 The pork not cooked all the way. 578 00:23:39,210 --> 00:23:41,919 Joe: Oh, you have a raw pork. Okay, I'll take that back. 579 00:23:41,963 --> 00:23:43,838 Anyone else pork undercooked? 580 00:23:43,881 --> 00:23:46,841 Another one? Okay, sorry about that. 581 00:23:46,843 --> 00:23:50,219 Brynn, come here, please. Just touch it. 582 00:23:50,263 --> 00:23:53,055 They should be dropped on the grill for 90 seconds before they go onto the plate. 583 00:23:53,099 --> 00:23:55,141 - Yes, chef. - Not just stuck in a hot cup. 584 00:23:55,184 --> 00:23:56,725 All right, guys, we have some raw pork chops. 585 00:23:56,811 --> 00:23:59,228 Like, really raw. Sent back from the first table. 586 00:23:59,230 --> 00:24:01,272 This one's completely raw, cold in the middle. 587 00:24:01,315 --> 00:24:02,565 This is a problem, guys. You gotta fix this. This one, too. 588 00:24:02,608 --> 00:24:04,108 ( bleep ) 589 00:24:04,152 --> 00:24:06,277 - Right, look at me. - We gotta care a bit more. 590 00:24:06,320 --> 00:24:10,364 - That's on me, chef. - It's only six at a time! 591 00:24:10,366 --> 00:24:13,784 Six perfect pork chops at one time! 592 00:24:13,828 --> 00:24:15,244 That's it! 593 00:24:24,797 --> 00:24:26,922 Joe: All right, guys, we have some raw pork chops. 594 00:24:26,966 --> 00:24:28,757 Like, really raw. Like, cold in the middle. 595 00:24:28,759 --> 00:24:30,634 This is a problem, guys. You gotta fix this. This one, too. 596 00:24:30,678 --> 00:24:33,220 That is not good enough. We gotta care a bit more. 597 00:24:33,264 --> 00:24:35,306 Let's not ruin the first table. Come on. 598 00:24:35,349 --> 00:24:38,225 I think james and ryan are both struggling with the fact 599 00:24:38,227 --> 00:24:40,144 That they are struggling at all. 600 00:24:40,188 --> 00:24:41,729 This is a much harder challenge, I think, 601 00:24:41,731 --> 00:24:44,106 Given the cut and the conditions than they were expecting. 602 00:24:44,192 --> 00:24:45,774 Ryan: James, you're gonna finish the chops, all right? 603 00:24:45,818 --> 00:24:46,817 All right. 604 00:24:46,861 --> 00:24:48,360 The grill, with all that wind, 605 00:24:48,404 --> 00:24:51,322 It's hard to keep heat direct in any one area. 606 00:24:51,365 --> 00:24:53,616 We're gonna have to temp. What are the rest of these temps at? 607 00:24:53,659 --> 00:24:55,784 - Do you want me to check the temperature here? - Yeah. 608 00:24:55,870 --> 00:24:57,328 - Where's the temp thing? - Right here. 609 00:24:57,371 --> 00:25:00,072 So, now it's all hands on deck helping to temp 610 00:25:00,082 --> 00:25:01,290 And organize those chops. 611 00:25:01,334 --> 00:25:03,083 I need those as soon as they are done. 612 00:25:03,127 --> 00:25:05,127 - I need those in my hands, okay? - Yeah. 613 00:25:05,171 --> 00:25:06,837 I'm worried about my team falling apart. 614 00:25:06,881 --> 00:25:09,465 I am worried about finishing service. 615 00:25:09,509 --> 00:25:11,884 I am worried about getting one more chop sent back. 616 00:25:11,928 --> 00:25:13,135 Thank you, chef. I'll be right back. 617 00:25:13,179 --> 00:25:14,220 Thank you. I appreciate you. 618 00:25:14,263 --> 00:25:15,804 Gordon: My apologies, joe. Please. 619 00:25:15,848 --> 00:25:17,181 - Thank you, joe. - Right, six more, guys. 620 00:25:17,225 --> 00:25:18,390 Six more in my hand. What do we got? 621 00:25:18,392 --> 00:25:20,392 So, we recooked your pork chops, 622 00:25:20,394 --> 00:25:21,977 And we cut them open this time 623 00:25:22,021 --> 00:25:24,230 To make sure they're perfectly cooked 624 00:25:24,273 --> 00:25:26,524 To prevent any other errors from happening. 625 00:25:26,567 --> 00:25:28,609 Enjoy the rest of your meal. I'll be back. Thank you. 626 00:25:28,611 --> 00:25:30,903 Do you need me to bring some more potatoes up? 627 00:25:30,947 --> 00:25:33,364 We have enough for the next service, and then we're gonna need more. 628 00:25:33,407 --> 00:25:34,949 - We got them in the oven. We got 'em-- - awesome, beautiful. 629 00:25:34,992 --> 00:25:36,825 Just stop. I'm just done. Taste it. 630 00:25:36,911 --> 00:25:39,620 Come on, taste. It's all lumpy now. 631 00:25:39,664 --> 00:25:41,789 Gordon is on a whole 'nother level right now. 632 00:25:41,832 --> 00:25:43,624 Gordon: So we started off with the first two tables beautifully done. 633 00:25:43,668 --> 00:25:46,001 Now it's like we don't care. Well, I care. 634 00:25:46,045 --> 00:25:48,629 I'm not trying to hear him, but I am trying to hear him at the same time, 635 00:25:48,673 --> 00:25:52,841 Because he is the boss man right now, and whatever goes, goes. 636 00:25:52,885 --> 00:25:54,718 - Gordon: Is that the best you can do? - No, chef. 637 00:25:54,762 --> 00:25:56,387 - It's mashed potatoes, young man, okay? - Yes, sir. 638 00:25:56,389 --> 00:25:58,931 The mash is now lumpy and gloopy. 639 00:25:58,975 --> 00:26:01,183 Come on, guys. Fix it, fix it. 640 00:26:01,227 --> 00:26:02,810 You know, I'm pissed. I know how to make mashed potatoes. 641 00:26:02,853 --> 00:26:05,229 This is not an example of how I can make mashed potatoes 642 00:26:05,273 --> 00:26:06,689 Or how I am as a cook. 643 00:26:06,732 --> 00:26:08,607 Grant. Grant, fix that, and I need 'em hot. 644 00:26:08,651 --> 00:26:11,068 - One minute. - We have to start doing-- 645 00:26:11,112 --> 00:26:13,279 - Let's just try it. - So, there's really only one solution right now 646 00:26:13,281 --> 00:26:15,239 To make a smooth potato with what we've got, 647 00:26:15,241 --> 00:26:17,199 And that's gonna be doing a stick blender on it. 648 00:26:17,201 --> 00:26:19,368 Great idea by kolby. We're gonna give it a shot. 649 00:26:19,412 --> 00:26:23,080 - Jennifer: Okay, are we ready for the mash? - Two minutes. 650 00:26:23,124 --> 00:26:25,124 - No, not two minutes. We don't have two minutes. - How much time you need? 651 00:26:25,167 --> 00:26:27,126 - 30 seconds. - 30 seconds. We got you. 652 00:26:27,169 --> 00:26:29,086 These potatoes, I have to get 'em done. 653 00:26:29,130 --> 00:26:30,879 I can't go home because of mashed potatoes. 654 00:26:30,881 --> 00:26:34,049 - I'm taking these guys. - What about these ones? No. 655 00:26:34,093 --> 00:26:36,302 No, just keep fixing those, please. 656 00:26:36,345 --> 00:26:38,637 - We got it. - We're ready. I need those steaks. 657 00:26:38,681 --> 00:26:40,389 And then we're gonna need six more right after super-fast. 658 00:26:40,433 --> 00:26:42,266 - Right now! - We gotta catch up. 659 00:26:42,268 --> 00:26:44,226 Both: Thank you. Sorry about the delay. 660 00:26:44,270 --> 00:26:47,438 - Thank you. - Six more. Let's go. 661 00:26:47,481 --> 00:26:49,231 James: Come on, y'all, let's get organized. 662 00:26:49,275 --> 00:26:51,734 There's too many people over there. Spread out. 663 00:26:51,736 --> 00:26:54,778 - Ryan! Who's leading the pork? - I am, chef. 664 00:26:54,780 --> 00:26:56,572 - You've heard the expression, "too many cooks," right? - Yes, chef. 665 00:26:56,657 --> 00:26:58,699 One, two, three, four, five. You're cooking pork now. 666 00:26:58,743 --> 00:27:01,327 - There needs to be a system. - All: Yes, chef. 667 00:27:01,329 --> 00:27:03,787 James: So the ones that are done, y'all put those in the warmer? 668 00:27:03,831 --> 00:27:05,289 - Yeah. - Gordon: Nothing goes in the warmer! 669 00:27:05,333 --> 00:27:07,416 They dry out. They go on the grill to finish them! 670 00:27:07,460 --> 00:27:09,418 Yes, chef. Yo, what we doing with those pork chops? 671 00:27:09,462 --> 00:27:11,170 ( bleep ) 672 00:27:11,213 --> 00:27:13,380 Okay, listen, no more pork chops. No more pork chops. 673 00:27:13,424 --> 00:27:15,758 When he calls six, then we need to do six. 674 00:27:15,801 --> 00:27:17,718 - Fresh. Two minutes. - Ryan: We're good. We're good. 675 00:27:17,762 --> 00:27:21,388 It's really embarrassing that gordon has to tell us what we have to do. 676 00:27:21,432 --> 00:27:23,223 Everybody's poking holes in pork chops 677 00:27:23,267 --> 00:27:25,934 And letting all the juice and flavor go out. 678 00:27:25,936 --> 00:27:28,896 Brynn needs to get us together. 679 00:27:28,939 --> 00:27:32,232 Brynn, 30 seconds. We've served 42 guests, and there's 20 minutes to go. 680 00:27:32,276 --> 00:27:33,776 - Yes. - So we need to change gear now. 681 00:27:33,819 --> 00:27:35,569 Just numbers. Understand, we only got an hour to serve. 682 00:27:35,696 --> 00:27:38,364 We've got 20 minutes to go. We've served 42 guests. 683 00:27:38,366 --> 00:27:41,325 - Okay. Okay. - So, we're not even halfway. 684 00:27:43,954 --> 00:27:45,663 I'm excited to eat. I'm hungry. 685 00:27:45,665 --> 00:27:48,999 - Everything's exceptional. - It really is. 686 00:27:49,001 --> 00:27:51,001 - It is very good. - Hi, folks. 687 00:27:51,045 --> 00:27:54,088 Welcome to the masterchef first field challenge of the season. 688 00:27:54,131 --> 00:27:56,173 The red team cooked the new york strip, 689 00:27:56,208 --> 00:27:58,133 And the blue team cooked the pork chop. 690 00:27:58,219 --> 00:28:02,054 Who prefers the steak from the red team at this point? 691 00:28:02,098 --> 00:28:04,807 Four. And pork chop? Two. 692 00:28:04,850 --> 00:28:07,851 - Four steaks, two pork chops. - This is the best pork chop I've ever had. 693 00:28:07,895 --> 00:28:10,312 - Wow. Enjoy. - All: Thank you. 694 00:28:10,356 --> 00:28:11,939 Touch that. 695 00:28:11,982 --> 00:28:13,982 - That does not-- - ( bleep ) 696 00:28:14,026 --> 00:28:17,027 - Not again. - No, it looks okay. 697 00:28:17,071 --> 00:28:18,404 - Just, just. Let's go. - It looks okay. 698 00:28:18,406 --> 00:28:19,405 Go, go, go, go. 699 00:28:22,118 --> 00:28:25,160 The red team's steak is awesome. It's really good. 700 00:28:25,162 --> 00:28:26,829 I'm really enjoying the chimichurri. 701 00:28:26,831 --> 00:28:28,205 You guys like chimichurri? Awesome. 702 00:28:28,249 --> 00:28:30,040 Then you're gonna love this. 703 00:28:30,084 --> 00:28:31,959 I need hot mashed potatoes, guys. Let's go. 704 00:28:31,961 --> 00:28:34,211 The potatoes, they've got really good flavor. 705 00:28:34,213 --> 00:28:35,921 And the carrots, they got a little kick. 706 00:28:35,965 --> 00:28:37,756 Off we go. Excellent. 707 00:28:37,800 --> 00:28:39,675 - Thank you, sir. - Thanks for waiting, guys. 708 00:28:39,719 --> 00:28:41,927 - Let's go. Go. - Joe: So everyone who's tried both, 709 00:28:41,929 --> 00:28:43,262 Can I see a show of hands, 710 00:28:43,264 --> 00:28:45,264 Who preferred the red team's steak? 711 00:28:45,349 --> 00:28:47,933 Three. We have a draw. Three to three. 712 00:28:47,977 --> 00:28:50,185 So, james, there's no pork in the... 713 00:28:50,229 --> 00:28:52,354 - In the warmer? Nope. - No. Good. 714 00:28:52,356 --> 00:28:55,607 Ryan, I'm about three minutes to pass these to you. 715 00:28:55,609 --> 00:28:57,985 All right, I got room for 'em. I got room for 'em. 716 00:28:58,028 --> 00:28:59,903 All right. 717 00:28:59,947 --> 00:29:01,196 Jennifer: Need those steaks! 718 00:29:01,198 --> 00:29:03,157 Has anyone checked these? 719 00:29:03,200 --> 00:29:06,368 - So, that's raw. - Jeez. It's not even close. 720 00:29:06,412 --> 00:29:10,956 Red team, come over. Charles, that's you! 721 00:29:11,000 --> 00:29:15,419 Raw new york strip. I am lost for words. 722 00:29:15,463 --> 00:29:18,422 - Just touch it. It's ice cold. - Yes. It's cold. It is cold. 723 00:29:18,424 --> 00:29:21,759 - Ice cold. - I can't help you on this. 724 00:29:21,802 --> 00:29:23,260 One, two, three, four, five, 725 00:29:23,304 --> 00:29:25,012 Six, seven, eight, nine, ten of you. 726 00:29:25,097 --> 00:29:28,807 - Yes. Yes. - Somebody care! Please? 727 00:29:28,809 --> 00:29:31,727 Oh, my ( bleep ) god. 728 00:29:42,198 --> 00:29:45,824 Red team, I am lost for words. 729 00:29:45,868 --> 00:29:49,036 - Just touch it. It's ice cold. - Yes. It's cold. It is cold. 730 00:29:49,079 --> 00:29:51,371 - Ice cold. - I want to die. 731 00:29:51,373 --> 00:29:54,917 I cannot believe he's cut into the steak and it's raw. 732 00:29:54,960 --> 00:29:57,836 I put the south and the midwest together 733 00:29:57,880 --> 00:30:00,255 'cause these guys are supposed to be the grillmasters. 734 00:30:00,257 --> 00:30:03,217 I need somebody checking the doneness before they come to me. 735 00:30:03,260 --> 00:30:05,719 I have never been this stressed. 736 00:30:05,763 --> 00:30:08,263 I know that I have the immunity pin, 737 00:30:08,307 --> 00:30:10,265 But I don't want to lose this for my team. 738 00:30:10,267 --> 00:30:13,352 Cooking undercooked steaks? I'm done. 739 00:30:13,354 --> 00:30:16,188 I'm going to have nightmares of chef gordon yelling at me. 740 00:30:16,232 --> 00:30:18,899 - ( bleep ) - kyle, you're checking them all, right? 741 00:30:18,943 --> 00:30:22,778 - Yes. Yes, chef. - Gordon: Blue team, ten minutes to go, yes? 742 00:30:22,822 --> 00:30:24,071 - Heard! - Last ten. 743 00:30:24,073 --> 00:30:26,240 Y'all need help on corn, anything, let me know. 744 00:30:26,283 --> 00:30:27,825 - I got y'all. - What do we need for james? 745 00:30:27,868 --> 00:30:28,992 What y'all need from me? 746 00:30:29,036 --> 00:30:30,869 You can get six more on, six more ready. 747 00:30:30,913 --> 00:30:33,405 These needed another ten degrees on them before they go to you. 748 00:30:33,407 --> 00:30:36,083 - 15. - Okay. Me and ryan both at the grill. 749 00:30:36,126 --> 00:30:38,919 I'm starting the pork chop, he cooks the pork chop, 750 00:30:38,963 --> 00:30:40,379 And then I finish the pork chop. 751 00:30:40,422 --> 00:30:42,965 We finally have a system. We gotta stick to it. 752 00:30:42,967 --> 00:30:45,008 - There you go. - Six. Right there. Hot! 753 00:30:45,094 --> 00:30:47,553 Let's go! Another six! I need 'em. 754 00:30:47,596 --> 00:30:50,848 Stop. Ryan? I'm gonna show you how to deal-- come here! 755 00:30:50,850 --> 00:30:53,725 - That's a beautiful caramelization on there. - Yes, chef. 756 00:30:53,769 --> 00:30:55,811 - And then you give me that ( bleep ) there. - Yes, chef. 757 00:30:55,896 --> 00:30:57,563 Things are starting to fall apart. 758 00:30:57,648 --> 00:31:00,357 This challenge is huge. I mean, 101 dishes. 759 00:31:00,359 --> 00:31:02,234 More than I've ever done before. 760 00:31:02,278 --> 00:31:03,861 I'm trying to adjust on the fly, 761 00:31:03,904 --> 00:31:05,279 But when you're in the thick of it 762 00:31:05,322 --> 00:31:09,074 And I mean four-inch, double bone thick of it, 763 00:31:09,118 --> 00:31:11,952 It's definitely tougher than it looks. 764 00:31:11,996 --> 00:31:13,120 Okay, I want them done perfectly. 765 00:31:13,163 --> 00:31:14,746 - Understood? Good. - Yes, chef. 766 00:31:14,790 --> 00:31:17,082 - That is not good enough. - I think so too, chef. 767 00:31:17,126 --> 00:31:19,001 I agree. Get it out of here. 768 00:31:19,003 --> 00:31:21,920 We have ten minutes, and this is not coming together quick. 769 00:31:21,964 --> 00:31:23,589 Gordon: We're barely 60 guests in. 770 00:31:23,632 --> 00:31:26,174 I've never not served a completed lunch ever. 771 00:31:26,218 --> 00:31:28,218 How long for the next six, please? 772 00:31:28,262 --> 00:31:33,015 - I've got one ready to go. - You've got one? Oh, my god. 773 00:31:33,058 --> 00:31:35,183 Y'all, we have to ration the potatoes. We are out. 774 00:31:35,227 --> 00:31:36,894 - Like, done. - Let's figure something out. 775 00:31:36,937 --> 00:31:39,271 I'm panicking right now because we literally 776 00:31:39,315 --> 00:31:40,856 Ran out of potatoes. 777 00:31:40,900 --> 00:31:42,107 Give me mushrooms. Give me mushrooms. 778 00:31:42,109 --> 00:31:44,443 Kyle says, "what about the mushrooms?" 779 00:31:44,486 --> 00:31:46,862 He char grills them. I get them chopped up and seasoned. 780 00:31:46,906 --> 00:31:48,071 Just need some salt. 781 00:31:48,073 --> 00:31:49,865 I'm so glad our team collaborated 782 00:31:49,909 --> 00:31:51,783 And came up with this backup plan. 783 00:31:51,827 --> 00:31:53,368 It's absolutely better than putting nothing out there. 784 00:31:53,412 --> 00:31:54,995 I need a lot more mushrooms, guys. 785 00:31:55,039 --> 00:31:56,580 Let's keep going. There we go. 786 00:31:56,624 --> 00:31:57,956 Gordon: Why are the mushrooms going on now? 787 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,791 Because we ran out of mashed potatoes, 788 00:31:59,835 --> 00:32:01,919 - And this is replacing our mashed potatoes. - So we're pivoting. 789 00:32:01,962 --> 00:32:04,129 Gordon: How do we run out of mashed potato? 790 00:32:04,173 --> 00:32:06,298 How is that possible with ten chefs in the kitchen? 791 00:32:06,342 --> 00:32:08,425 Sorry to keep you waiting. Thank you. 792 00:32:08,469 --> 00:32:09,801 We've run out of mash. My apologies. 793 00:32:09,845 --> 00:32:11,303 Thank you. ( bleep ) hell. 794 00:32:11,347 --> 00:32:13,805 - Thank you. Enjoy. - All: Thank you. 795 00:32:13,807 --> 00:32:15,015 - Enjoy. - Thank y'all so much. 796 00:32:15,059 --> 00:32:16,266 Joe: Wait, wait. No mashed potatoes? 797 00:32:16,310 --> 00:32:17,726 Did they run out? What happened? 798 00:32:17,770 --> 00:32:19,227 They apparently didn't have any when we got up there. 799 00:32:19,229 --> 00:32:21,188 But you're the only one who gets to try them? 800 00:32:21,231 --> 00:32:23,315 - I am. - Oh, jeez. I'm sorry about that. 801 00:32:25,152 --> 00:32:27,986 The steaks are on. Okay. Chimichurri. 802 00:32:27,988 --> 00:32:29,738 Everything cooked to your liking? 803 00:32:29,782 --> 00:32:32,824 I didn't feel like there was enough flavor on the steak itself. 804 00:32:32,868 --> 00:32:34,868 - Not enough flavor on the steak. Okay. - Yes. 805 00:32:34,912 --> 00:32:37,788 You agree with that? The red steak's a little bit bland, 806 00:32:37,831 --> 00:32:39,331 But the pork chop was seasoned better? 807 00:32:39,375 --> 00:32:42,167 Right seasoning, and also it's very cooked properly. 808 00:32:42,169 --> 00:32:46,296 It's cooked properly. Early indication, who liked the pork chop more? 809 00:32:48,133 --> 00:32:50,133 Five for the pork chop, one for the steak. 810 00:32:50,177 --> 00:32:53,470 Gordon: Red team, blue team, only a few tables left. 811 00:32:53,514 --> 00:32:55,889 - Come on! Speed up, please! - Thank you for your service. 812 00:32:55,933 --> 00:32:58,684 - Thank you so much. - Aarón: Check the seasoning. Mix it. 813 00:32:58,727 --> 00:33:01,853 All that dressing ends up falling to the bottom. 814 00:33:01,897 --> 00:33:03,188 Jennifer: Y'all, we're running out of time. 815 00:33:03,232 --> 00:33:04,982 Whoo, it's gonna be close. 816 00:33:07,611 --> 00:33:11,154 The red team's steak dish was completely raw. 817 00:33:11,198 --> 00:33:14,074 The blue team's pork dish, the flavor was good. 818 00:33:14,076 --> 00:33:16,284 The multiple sides which were good. 819 00:33:19,707 --> 00:33:22,249 I had to wait a few minutes for the blue plate, 820 00:33:22,334 --> 00:33:25,210 But good things take time, so I was willing to wait. 821 00:33:25,254 --> 00:33:26,712 I'm not enjoying the blue team's pork. 822 00:33:26,755 --> 00:33:29,256 - It's a little dry for me. - We need carrots! 823 00:33:29,299 --> 00:33:31,258 Okay, red team, last table! Let's go! 824 00:33:31,301 --> 00:33:33,093 Got fresh carrots? Thank you. Thank you. 825 00:33:33,095 --> 00:33:35,846 - Thank you. Thank you. - Thank you, chef. All right. 826 00:33:35,889 --> 00:33:38,473 Okay, ladies and gentlemen, once you have finished eating, 827 00:33:38,517 --> 00:33:41,059 Please vote for the team 828 00:33:41,103 --> 00:33:44,855 Whose dish you enjoyed the most using these axes. 829 00:33:44,898 --> 00:33:47,357 Thank you very much. 830 00:33:47,359 --> 00:33:49,735 They were both great dishes, and I enjoyed them both. 831 00:33:49,737 --> 00:33:52,988 I think the pork was a little bit overdone on the blue team. 832 00:33:53,032 --> 00:33:56,366 I will be voting for the red team. 833 00:33:56,410 --> 00:33:59,244 Well, my pork was actually underdone, which I was surprised about. 834 00:33:59,288 --> 00:34:01,997 So I will be voting for the red team today. 835 00:34:03,625 --> 00:34:05,125 My apologies for the wait. I'm so sorry. 836 00:34:05,169 --> 00:34:08,587 Six portions! Last table, let's go! 837 00:34:08,589 --> 00:34:10,005 Come on, guys. 838 00:34:11,800 --> 00:34:15,135 It's ice cold and it's raw. 839 00:34:15,179 --> 00:34:18,055 We're done! Time is up! 840 00:34:18,098 --> 00:34:20,057 I am so sorry. We've run out of time, 841 00:34:20,100 --> 00:34:22,350 And the blue team's pork chops aren't ready for you. 842 00:34:22,394 --> 00:34:25,604 Please go and enjoy the red team's plates that you already have. 843 00:34:25,647 --> 00:34:28,190 Blue team, come over. Your 60 minutes are up, 844 00:34:28,233 --> 00:34:30,358 And it's the first time in 12 years 845 00:34:30,360 --> 00:34:32,986 That we've never served an entire dining room. 846 00:34:33,030 --> 00:34:35,447 Your timings today were way off. 847 00:34:35,449 --> 00:34:38,950 You know it, and I know it. This is embarrassing. 848 00:34:38,952 --> 00:34:40,160 Clear down, please. 849 00:34:40,204 --> 00:34:42,245 - Yes, chef. - Yes, chef. 850 00:34:42,289 --> 00:34:44,915 Who enjoyed the red team's steak more? 851 00:34:44,958 --> 00:34:49,795 Full house. I guess the pork chops are second cut on this table. 852 00:34:49,797 --> 00:34:51,338 - Hey, we finished. - Whoo! 853 00:34:51,340 --> 00:34:52,964 - We finished. - Good job, good job. 854 00:34:53,008 --> 00:34:54,299 - Good job, good job! - We did it. 855 00:34:54,343 --> 00:34:56,301 I liked the red plate over the blue plate 856 00:34:56,345 --> 00:34:58,845 Because I had to wait for the pork chops for a little bit, 857 00:34:58,889 --> 00:35:02,015 And it's still a little rare. Bring it in. That was tough. 858 00:35:02,059 --> 00:35:03,350 We learned so much today. 859 00:35:03,393 --> 00:35:06,353 Thank you each of you for being a team player. 860 00:35:06,355 --> 00:35:10,482 At the end of the day, the plate was beautiful, the flavor was there. 861 00:35:12,861 --> 00:35:14,653 - One, two, three. - All: Go, red! 862 00:35:14,655 --> 00:35:17,030 - They're cheering on their side. - Well, they finished. 863 00:35:17,074 --> 00:35:19,241 ( sighs ) 864 00:35:19,284 --> 00:35:21,243 - Ain't bad for a midwesterner. - Yeah, right? 865 00:35:21,245 --> 00:35:22,577 You're welcome in the south any time. 866 00:35:22,579 --> 00:35:25,080 ( laughing ) 867 00:35:26,166 --> 00:35:27,824 I will be voting for the blue team. 868 00:35:27,826 --> 00:35:29,167 I will be voting for the red team. 869 00:35:29,211 --> 00:35:30,752 I will be voting for the blue team. 870 00:35:30,796 --> 00:35:32,212 I will be voting for team red. 871 00:35:32,256 --> 00:35:34,256 Only the red team provided a plate for me. 872 00:35:34,299 --> 00:35:37,843 Blue team came up short. I was kinda disappointed. 873 00:35:37,886 --> 00:35:41,263 Brynn: I am disappointed, but it was stacked against us. 874 00:35:41,306 --> 00:35:42,806 They had two extra hands on deck to finish 875 00:35:42,850 --> 00:35:45,058 What we tried to get done in the same amount of time, 876 00:35:45,102 --> 00:35:47,227 And I think maybe with a harder cut of meat. 877 00:35:47,229 --> 00:35:49,229 And we just never found our flow. 878 00:35:50,941 --> 00:35:52,774 I think it's on me. I didn't finish the chops, 879 00:35:52,860 --> 00:35:55,360 But it was a great dish, so we still got a chance. 880 00:35:55,362 --> 00:35:57,779 - A few plates short. - We didn't feed everybody, but I'm really happy 881 00:35:57,823 --> 00:35:59,322 With a lot of things that were on our dish. 882 00:35:59,366 --> 00:36:01,283 Our other components were good. Those chops were a difficult 883 00:36:01,326 --> 00:36:02,951 - Cook and we didn't have-- - but that's our main component. 884 00:36:02,995 --> 00:36:04,286 That was literally our main component. 885 00:36:04,329 --> 00:36:06,329 So if that's not good, then it's not good. 886 00:36:06,373 --> 00:36:08,331 Let's just hope the other team did worse than us. 887 00:36:18,427 --> 00:36:22,220 ( cheering ) 888 00:36:22,264 --> 00:36:25,182 Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you so much, indeed. 889 00:36:25,184 --> 00:36:29,060 Honestly, it's been an absolute honor to serve the ventura county fire academy. 890 00:36:29,104 --> 00:36:31,897 We hope you enjoyed your lunch. 891 00:36:31,940 --> 00:36:34,191 ( cheering ) 892 00:36:34,234 --> 00:36:37,819 Now please give a huge round of applause 893 00:36:37,863 --> 00:36:40,197 For the blue team and the red team. 894 00:36:42,159 --> 00:36:44,492 This was absolutely one of the toughest days I've ever had, 895 00:36:44,494 --> 00:36:47,746 And I've been working in restaurants as a bartender 896 00:36:47,789 --> 00:36:49,789 For over half my life. 897 00:36:49,833 --> 00:36:53,335 But I'm still hoping that the guests who had our food loved it, 898 00:36:53,337 --> 00:36:56,963 And I'm still feeling pretty good about our chances. 899 00:36:57,007 --> 00:37:00,217 Right, blue team, red team, well done. That was a tough ask. 900 00:37:00,219 --> 00:37:03,970 Clearly both teams felt the heat today. 901 00:37:04,014 --> 00:37:08,391 One of these teams will be crowned the winner of today's challenge 902 00:37:08,435 --> 00:37:14,064 And be safe from elimination today. 903 00:37:14,066 --> 00:37:16,107 Ladies and gentlemen, you voted. 904 00:37:16,151 --> 00:37:19,069 It's time for the moment of truth. 905 00:37:19,071 --> 00:37:21,404 The winning team, 906 00:37:21,448 --> 00:37:25,575 The team that will be safe from elimination today is-- 907 00:37:25,577 --> 00:37:29,996 Congratulations goes to... 908 00:37:31,833 --> 00:37:33,083 - Ooh. - Whoa! 909 00:37:33,126 --> 00:37:34,918 - Oh, my goodness. - Oh, my goodness. 910 00:37:34,962 --> 00:37:36,419 - Whoa. - What color is that? 911 00:37:36,463 --> 00:37:39,297 I don't know. 912 00:37:39,341 --> 00:37:41,549 - ( cheering ) - the red team! 913 00:37:41,593 --> 00:37:43,009 Well done! 914 00:37:43,053 --> 00:37:47,138 ( cheering ) 915 00:37:48,976 --> 00:37:51,184 - ( laughing ) - great job. 916 00:37:51,228 --> 00:37:53,103 - Thank you. Thank you. - Great job. 917 00:37:53,146 --> 00:37:55,272 Victory feels so good right now. 918 00:37:55,315 --> 00:37:57,774 I came here to show that I can lead, 919 00:37:57,818 --> 00:38:00,151 And under pressure, I never lost it on my team. 920 00:38:00,195 --> 00:38:02,821 We had two regions come together 921 00:38:02,864 --> 00:38:05,365 And really work together beautifully. 922 00:38:05,367 --> 00:38:07,617 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you so much for joining us today. 923 00:38:07,661 --> 00:38:10,453 An extra special thank you for all you do 924 00:38:10,497 --> 00:38:12,289 To keep us safe from harm on a daily basis. 925 00:38:12,332 --> 00:38:14,374 Enjoy the rest of your afternoon. Thank you so much. 926 00:38:14,418 --> 00:38:17,210 - Thank you. - Thank you. 927 00:38:17,254 --> 00:38:19,129 - Thank you all. - Thank y'all. 928 00:38:19,172 --> 00:38:21,715 - Thank you. - Thank you! 929 00:38:21,758 --> 00:38:23,174 Red team, let's get one thing clear. 930 00:38:23,218 --> 00:38:25,969 Yes, you won, congratulations. Learn from those bumps. 931 00:38:26,013 --> 00:38:27,429 - Yes, sir. - Yes, chef. 932 00:38:27,472 --> 00:38:31,433 The good news is you're all safe from elimination. 933 00:38:31,435 --> 00:38:34,853 Jennifer, the good news for you is that you get 934 00:38:34,855 --> 00:38:38,064 Yet another advantage ahead of the next challenge. 935 00:38:38,066 --> 00:38:40,817 - Congratulations. Well done. - Thank you. 936 00:38:40,819 --> 00:38:43,486 Now, sadly, as for the blue team, 937 00:38:43,488 --> 00:38:45,613 The west and the northeast region, 938 00:38:45,657 --> 00:38:47,490 Honestly, you guys really missed the mark today. 939 00:38:47,534 --> 00:38:52,162 Brynn, your team did not even finish service. 940 00:38:52,205 --> 00:38:54,289 Ryan, at the beginning of the cook, 941 00:38:54,333 --> 00:38:57,250 We got excited when you were in charge of that grill, 942 00:38:57,294 --> 00:38:59,794 But then it got the better of you. 943 00:38:59,796 --> 00:39:02,964 James, you were in charge of those pork chops alongside ryan. 944 00:39:03,050 --> 00:39:06,176 All three of you, please step forward. 945 00:39:08,889 --> 00:39:11,056 James, ryan, and brynn, from one of you 946 00:39:11,099 --> 00:39:12,974 The chance of becoming america's next masterchef 947 00:39:13,018 --> 00:39:15,268 Is about to go up in smoke. 948 00:39:15,354 --> 00:39:17,604 Give us a moment, please. Excuse us. 949 00:39:17,647 --> 00:39:21,691 - ( sighs ) - aarón: What's the protagonist of this dish? The pork chop. 950 00:39:21,735 --> 00:39:23,818 But it has to start at the beginning. Who's controlling this? 951 00:39:23,862 --> 00:39:26,196 Once they'd been turned around, there were six of them on the pork chop. 952 00:39:26,239 --> 00:39:28,156 We said it from the beginning. You're gonna be the leader, 953 00:39:28,200 --> 00:39:29,616 And you're gonna be the captain, de facto, 954 00:39:29,659 --> 00:39:31,284 You're gonna command the time. You have to own that. 955 00:39:31,328 --> 00:39:33,620 Even the first table, you came back with a raw pork. 956 00:39:33,663 --> 00:39:35,580 That was the worst ones. I think some of the other ones 957 00:39:35,665 --> 00:39:38,333 Ultimately were overcooked and they didn't even know. 958 00:39:38,335 --> 00:39:40,835 For me, who do you look at as the leader of this? 959 00:39:40,837 --> 00:39:42,754 - You know what I mean? - Joe: Yeah. 960 00:39:42,798 --> 00:39:44,756 James: I don't deserve to be on the bottom right now 961 00:39:44,800 --> 00:39:46,132 Because I stayed consistent. 962 00:39:46,176 --> 00:39:49,636 I made sure that I got nice sear on the pork chops. 963 00:39:49,679 --> 00:39:52,255 I feel like the captain goes down with the ship. 964 00:39:52,265 --> 00:39:53,932 I feel like brynn should be going home. 965 00:39:53,975 --> 00:39:56,309 - We got it? - We in agreeance? 966 00:39:59,314 --> 00:40:04,359 After a difficult conversation, we've decided... 967 00:40:05,987 --> 00:40:09,030 ...The person going home today is... 968 00:40:17,499 --> 00:40:19,457 Ryan. 969 00:40:19,501 --> 00:40:21,918 ( groaning ) 970 00:40:21,962 --> 00:40:25,130 Ryan, at the beginning of this challenge, 971 00:40:25,173 --> 00:40:27,841 You announced yourself as the leader 972 00:40:27,884 --> 00:40:30,051 In taking control on that grill. 973 00:40:30,095 --> 00:40:31,928 We didn't see it, we couldn't feel it, 974 00:40:31,930 --> 00:40:34,097 And our guests today certainly didn't eat it. 975 00:40:34,141 --> 00:40:37,851 - Brynn, james, back with your team, please. - Yes, chef. 976 00:40:37,894 --> 00:40:40,228 Ryan, you came in like a whirlwind in this competition. 977 00:40:40,230 --> 00:40:42,522 We fell in love with the audition, 978 00:40:42,566 --> 00:40:46,317 But today unfortunately fell somewhat flat. 979 00:40:46,319 --> 00:40:51,614 But I think this competition has proven that you've got a desire to continue in this industry, 980 00:40:51,658 --> 00:40:55,118 And fingers crossed you're gonna continue that trajectory. 981 00:40:55,162 --> 00:40:56,953 Definitely gonna continue, chef. 982 00:40:56,997 --> 00:40:58,830 Good. Come and say goodbye, bud. 983 00:40:58,874 --> 00:41:01,166 - Love you, ryan. - Love you, ryan. 984 00:41:01,168 --> 00:41:02,834 You know, it sucks to go home. It does. 985 00:41:02,878 --> 00:41:04,210 - Good luck, chef. - All right, thanks. 986 00:41:04,254 --> 00:41:06,171 - Thank you. - Ryan. Excellent, buddy. 987 00:41:06,214 --> 00:41:07,964 Ryan: I was finishing the pork chops. 988 00:41:08,008 --> 00:41:10,842 I took the responsibility, I knew the risk, 989 00:41:10,886 --> 00:41:12,343 And I didn't deliver. 990 00:41:12,387 --> 00:41:15,054 But it's a blessing to have made it this far 991 00:41:15,098 --> 00:41:16,890 In the competition. 992 00:41:16,933 --> 00:41:19,184 A few years ago I was in a dark place, 993 00:41:19,227 --> 00:41:20,518 And to be able to turn that around 994 00:41:20,562 --> 00:41:23,313 And accomplish so much is awesome. 995 00:41:23,356 --> 00:41:25,565 This is one more step for my life for the better, 996 00:41:25,609 --> 00:41:28,359 And the future is definitely bright for me. 997 00:41:31,531 --> 00:41:33,114 Gordon: Next time on "masterchef"... 998 00:41:33,158 --> 00:41:34,824 Another mystery box. 999 00:41:34,826 --> 00:41:37,744 ...The top 17 face an unusual mystery box challenge. 1000 00:41:37,829 --> 00:41:40,121 There's just one box per region. 1001 00:41:40,123 --> 00:41:43,291 - Ooh. - Jennifer, you get to choose one region 1002 00:41:43,335 --> 00:41:46,294 That will start ten minutes later. 1003 00:41:46,338 --> 00:41:48,338 - Oh, no. - ( laughs ) 1004 00:41:48,340 --> 00:41:50,882 Let's go. Let's go. Lizzie, come on, you gotta speed up. 1005 00:41:50,926 --> 00:41:52,342 I don't think I've done it before. 1006 00:41:52,385 --> 00:41:54,385 - I hope you've thought this through. - What is that? 1007 00:41:54,387 --> 00:41:56,012 - You played it all wrong. - Gordon: That is a shock. 1008 00:41:56,056 --> 00:41:57,722 We've decided it wouldn't be fair 1009 00:41:57,766 --> 00:42:01,226 To send only one of the bottom cooks home tonight.