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Gordon Ramsay:
Tonight...
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the battles begin.
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The best home cooks
in America
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go head-to-head
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to claim a coveted
MasterChef white apron,
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a spot in
the MasterChef kitchen,
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and a chance to win
the ultimate prize.
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Across the nation...
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( crowd chanting )
"MasterChef!" "MasterChef!"
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...home cooks showed up
in the thousands.
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I'm the next MasterChef!
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You're looking
at the next MasterChef!
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Gordon:
From all walks of life.
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I'm a nurse!
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I'm a horse trainer!
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I'm a teacher
and I teach fifth grade!
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Man:
I'm a firefighter!
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Representing
Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
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( crowd cheering )
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Gordon:
The 40 best have been invited
to the MasterChef kitchen
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to prove themselves
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to the food world's
biggest names.
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I'm the owner
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of a multi-Michelin starred
food empire,
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Gordon Ramsay.
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Internationally renowned
pastry chef, Christina Tosi.
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And joining us
throughout the season
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some very special
guest judges.
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Including the legendary,
Wolfgang Puck.
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For those who make it...
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The veterans
are arriving.
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...we'll take them
to new heights.
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And down on the farm.
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Gotta be quick.
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For better or worse.
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What are you doing,
where is it?
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They'll face
the toughest challenges
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- in MasterChef history.
- Crazy.
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Creating dish,
after stunning dish.
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It's good.
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I'm seriously impressed.
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They'll battle it out
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for a quarter
of a million dollars,
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their own cookbook,
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and the title of...
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MasterChef.
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Woo!
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Man:
I'm a 29-year-old
firefighter
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from Orlando, Florida
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and I'm here on MasterChef
to show you
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not only
can I save lives--
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- Whoo!
- ...but I can put magic
on a plate.
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Woof!
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Woman:
I work at a credit union
in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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I've been doing it
for 15 years and I hate it.
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So, getting an apron
is a ticket to my future.
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I'm ready to feed people,
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that is what I was
put on this Earth to do.
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( cheering, applauding )
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Yeah!
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I'm Gordon Ramsay.
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I'm Christina Tosi.
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And you are 40
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of the most passionate
home cooks
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in all America.
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Yeah!
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Welcome to "MasterChef."
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You're all from incredibly
different walks of life.
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But you all share
the same dream.
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To become America's
next "MasterChef."
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Who here thinks
they have what it takes
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to win it all?
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- ( cheering )
- Man: Right here, baby.
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Right here.
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Right here.
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- Diamond.
- Hi.
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You look beautiful.
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Oh, what's the wave about?
What's your story?
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I am Miss San Diego, 2015.
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- Wow.
- And so I have a lot
of competition experience.
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I can go the distance
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and shine
when you need to shine.
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I can do that,
I'm a diamond.
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( laughing )
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Wow. Right,
where's Dan?
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Right here, Chef.
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How confident are you?
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Guys my age,
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no one expects us
to be good at cooking.
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But little do they know,
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I'm in my prime,
got the college degree,
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got a whole lot of swag.
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So, I am super confident
that this frat guy
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is gonna be
the next MasterChef.
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Deal with it.
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You are the top 40
home cooks in America.
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But you still
need to win
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one of these.
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( cheering )
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A MasterChef
white apron.
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There's just
one obstacle now
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standing between you
and a white apron.
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A battle.
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You are all
about to embark
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on an epic
culinary journey.
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One of you will be
America's next MasterChef.
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Are you all ready?
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( all cheering )
Yes!
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Ready to show us
that you deserve to win
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a MasterChef apron.
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( all cheering )
Yes!
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Here to cheer you on
before you head
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to your battles
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are your friends
and family.
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( cheering, applauding )
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All of you,
good luck.
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Announcer:
In the battle
for a white apron,
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the home cooks
will face off
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over
their signature dishes.
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The judges will then decide
who wins
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a MasterChef
white apron
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and a place
in the top 20.
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The competition's
going down.
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Announcer:
Our first battle
for an apron
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features Brandi
and Samson.
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Two diverse home cooks
going head-to-head
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over steak.
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- I'm gonna get this apron.
- Scared. This is hard.
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- I know.
- Announcer: Brandi
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is 5th grade teacher
from Kentucky,
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who hopes to use
her southern flavors
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to school
the competition.
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Brandi:
Mm.
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Guys, let's put our books
away for a minute.
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I'm from
a very small town,
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called
Irvington, Kentucky.
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Everybody knows everybody.
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The girl is fearless.
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She makes great food.
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Brandi:
We have so many farms,
we definitely have
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more cows than people
in our county.
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We got our first red light
when I was in high school,
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I think we have two now.
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I am a super proud
Kentucky girl.
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I'm proud
of Southern heritage
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and what it's done
for my cooking.
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In the South, we don't limit
what we cook.
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It's flaky, it's buttery,
it's delicious.
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We don't count our carbs.
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I'm gonna get you
a white apron.
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Get me one.
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Brandi:
I stand in front
of 24 children every day
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and I tell them
they can do anything
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they want to
and to reach for the stars.
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And that's really why
I'm here.
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It doesn't matter where
you come from or who you are,
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it's possible.
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( in unison ) Our teacher
is the next MasterChef.
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Announcer:
Standing her way is Samson.
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A California mixologist
looking to shake things up.
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Samson:
I'm gonna treat
this competition
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like a cocktail.
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With finesse,
flavor, and passion.
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Being a mixologist
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is an incredibly
important part of my life.
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Because a lot of the flavors
I get to play around
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inspire what I do
in the kitchen.
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I was raised
as an Orthodox Jew
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and I spent 20 years
keeping kosher.
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I didn't have
my first cheeseburger
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until I was in college.
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And my world
of food exploded.
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To have my mom here,
I'd be nervous as all hell,
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are you kidding me?
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My family is still Kosher
and I am not,
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so I'm sort of
the black sheep,
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but it's afforded me
the opportunity
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to experience the world
in a way different
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than everyone else
in my family.
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All right, bro.
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- I love you.
- Bye. I love you.
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This is the battle
of the steak.
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I've cooked a million steaks
at home,
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I can cook a steak
with my eyes closed.
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I have all of Kentucky
counting on me.
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I'm bringing
the apron home.
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Samson:
Being in the MasterChef
kitchen means
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that my family
will finally see
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what I'm trying to do.
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That apron's
coming my way,
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come Hell or high water.
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No one's standing
in my way for that.
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Gordon:
Welcome, this is
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the MasterChef kitchen.
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Two very talented cooks.
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One apron up for grabs.
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with one spot
in the top 20.
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Are you both ready?
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- I'm super excited,
I'm pumped.
- Yes, sir.
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Can you outsmart
the country girl?
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I mean, she is a teacher,
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but I think I'm about
to teach her a lesson.
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We'll find out.
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Tonight, it's the battle
of steaks.
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You both have 30 minutes
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to nail this.
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Your time starts...
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now.
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So, Brandi,
what are you making for us?
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I am making you
a cast iron skillet
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seared steak,
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with a Kentucky bourbon
cream sauce,
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and a parmesan herb
crusted tomato.
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I came from
a country kitchen
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so my mother knows
how to cook,
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my grandmother,
my great-grandmother.
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And what's the secret
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to your pan-seared
New York strip?
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The cast iron skillet
is absolutely the secret.
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I have one at home
that's 100 years old
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it's my great-mother's,
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never been touched
by soap and water.
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I love it.
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Woo.
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Gordon:
Twenty minutes to go.
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Samson,
describe your dish please.
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I'm making a pan-seared steak
on a roasted parsnip purée
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with a reduction
of port and pomegranate,
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with a little tarragon
and chocolate in there.
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Tarragon and chocolate?
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Yes, sir, a little chocolate
to balance out that tartness.
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- Mixologist.
- Yes, sir.
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- Why?
- Mixology is a--
it's a craft.
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And developing flavors
and building cocktail menus
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day in and day out
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is everything
that I try to do.
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So, you can make a drink,
but can you cook a steak?
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( snickers )
Can I cook a steak.
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( chuckles )
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Gordon:
Ten minutes to go.
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So, the battle
of the steaks.
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Brandi's already seared
her New York strip,
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she's finishing it
in the oven.
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I love that
Brandi's doing that
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down home baked tomato.
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Samson's New York strip
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is beautifully seared
on both sides.
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I've got a funny feeling
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that Samson's
is gonna look like
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something from
the French Laundry
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and it's gonna be
all fancy.
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I'm just worried that he has
too many flavors going on.
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I mean, things could still
go wrong for Brandi
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if Samson nails the cook
in that New York strip.
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Sixty seconds to go.
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One apron up for grabs
and a place in the top 20.
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- Christina: Let's go, guys.
- Jeez.
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Gordon:
Ten, nine, eight,
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seven, six, five,
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four, three,
two, one.
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And stop.
Hands in the air.
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- Well done.
- Nice job.
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Please, bring both
of the dishes
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down to the front.
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Brandi, describe
the dish please.
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This is a cast iron skillet
seared steak
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with a Kentucky bourbon
cream sauce,
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roasted mushrooms,
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and a parmesan
crusted tomato.
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What are we looking for
inside here?
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Brandi:
We want it to be
medium rare.
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The steak is cooked...
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beautifully.
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Mm.
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The steak you've nailed.
The tomatoes I love.
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It is ugly,
but it tastes delicious.
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- Good job.
- Thank you very much.
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The New York strip,
it's tender.
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It's clear that you know
you're way around
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a cast iron skillet.
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The mushrooms, for me,
are a little underwhelming.
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They could've taken
a lot more time in the oven.
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But overall, I love
that you kept it simple.
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Thank you.
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Samson, describe
the dish please.
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Samson:
I made a pan seared steak
on a roasted parsnip purée
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with a reduction of port
and pomegranate.
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- Where's the chocolate?
- The chocolate's
in the sauce, Chef.
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- Right.
- I wanted to use
bittersweet chocolate
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to balance the tartness
of the pomegranate.
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Smart. See,
that's the exciting thing
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about watching you cook.
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You think at every step.
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The sauce is good.
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However, you can't really
taste the chocolate.
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But the steak,
you've nailed.
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- Good job.
- Thank you.
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Hmm.
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Juicy steak.
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The port, that
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they bring a nice acidity,
a nice tartness,
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a nice richness
to the dish.
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But I wish the parsnip purée
were thicker
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and I wish
it were silkier.
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- But really
beautiful presentation.
- Thank you very much, chef.
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Right, this is tough.
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Yeah.
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Gordon:
Samson, you put food
on a plate like a finalist.
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It looks like art.
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00:11:54,131 --> 00:11:56,214
Brandi, you know,
the flavor you bring
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and the profile you put
on that plate
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is mind-blowing.
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So, this is really tough.
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We wish that you weren't
in the same battle.
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00:12:07,093 --> 00:12:08,726
Quite frankly,
you both deserve an apron.
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This apron, and with it
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a place in
the MasterChef kitchen,
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belongs to...
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Announcer:
Brandi and Samson have has
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to prepare
their signature steak dishes
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in a head-to-head battle.
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Now, only one will win
a coveted white apron
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and a place
in the top 20.
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This apron is heading...
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to the South.
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00:12:54,344 --> 00:12:56,844
Brandi, congratulations.
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Put that apron on.
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Brandi, well done.
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00:12:59,983 --> 00:13:02,183
Flavor profile,
you can't teach that.
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00:13:02,235 --> 00:13:03,768
Samson, well done.
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- Thank you, chef.
- Thank you.
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Well, done, babe.
Congratulations.
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Here we go.
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( cheering )
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00:13:13,496 --> 00:13:14,996
( giggling )
Oh, my God!
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00:13:18,868 --> 00:13:21,702
Oh, my God.
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00:13:21,788 --> 00:13:23,004
Samson:
It's never fun to lose,
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00:13:23,039 --> 00:13:25,623
but the privilege
to be in that kitchen
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and the honor to be in front
of those two amazing cooks
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is an opportunity
and a memory
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00:13:30,380 --> 00:13:31,879
I will take
with me forever.
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00:13:31,931 --> 00:13:33,431
You did very well.
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00:13:33,516 --> 00:13:35,132
I am so excited
to be in the top 20
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for "MasterChef."
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00:13:36,603 --> 00:13:37,802
Aah!
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00:13:37,887 --> 00:13:39,053
It doesn't matter where
you come from,
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00:13:39,138 --> 00:13:40,221
a big city
or a small town,
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00:13:40,306 --> 00:13:41,606
if you work hard,
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then your dreams
really can come true.
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- You got that apron.
- I did. I got an apron.
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Announcer:
Up next,
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a battle of the bakers.
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Andrea is a 21-year-old
college student
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from Miami.
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I got that Latin flavor.
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Andrea:
I come from
a huge Cuban family
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where food is everything.
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00:14:03,579 --> 00:14:05,246
Whether
it's arroz con frijoles
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00:14:05,298 --> 00:14:07,581
or ropa vieja
with sweet plantain.
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00:14:07,634 --> 00:14:11,752
Everybody gets together
and eats their face off.
361
00:14:11,838 --> 00:14:13,671
When I was little,
I was always in the kitchen
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00:14:13,756 --> 00:14:15,089
with my abuelita.
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00:14:15,174 --> 00:14:17,008
It was always
just so natural.
364
00:14:17,093 --> 00:14:19,427
I may be the youngest,
but I was born for that apron.
365
00:14:19,479 --> 00:14:20,728
You know that, right?
366
00:14:20,763 --> 00:14:21,846
Getting that
MasterChef apron
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00:14:21,931 --> 00:14:23,314
will just complete me.
368
00:14:23,399 --> 00:14:25,433
It would be like
my Superman cape
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00:14:25,485 --> 00:14:26,984
of Cuban food.
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00:14:27,070 --> 00:14:31,072
I would be saving
the world.
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00:14:31,107 --> 00:14:35,109
Announcer:
Andrea's competition
is 28-year-old, Taylor.
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00:14:35,161 --> 00:14:38,696
I am an all-American girl
from Texas.
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00:14:38,781 --> 00:14:40,581
I was captain
of the cheerleading,
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00:14:40,616 --> 00:14:42,667
I was chair
of my sorority,
375
00:14:42,752 --> 00:14:44,502
I captain
of my volleyball team.
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00:14:44,587 --> 00:14:46,287
I've always had
very high expectations.
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00:14:46,372 --> 00:14:48,039
So, you put anything
in front of me,
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00:14:48,124 --> 00:14:49,507
I'll own it.
379
00:14:49,592 --> 00:14:50,958
And it's like that
with food for me.
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00:14:51,044 --> 00:14:53,210
We are gonna be baking
for Christina Tosi,
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00:14:53,296 --> 00:14:55,846
which is insane.
382
00:14:55,932 --> 00:14:57,631
Baking is my passion.
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00:14:57,684 --> 00:15:00,267
Baking takes
a lot of perfection.
384
00:15:00,303 --> 00:15:01,852
I know what ambition
it takes,
385
00:15:01,938 --> 00:15:03,304
I know
the drive it takes,
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00:15:03,389 --> 00:15:04,972
and I'm gonna prove that
in the MasterChef kitchen.
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00:15:05,058 --> 00:15:06,390
Yes!
388
00:15:08,061 --> 00:15:09,777
People definitely
underestimate me
389
00:15:09,812 --> 00:15:11,395
because I'm young.
390
00:15:11,481 --> 00:15:12,863
And I'm gonna-- I'm gonna
prove them wrong
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00:15:12,949 --> 00:15:14,482
and I'm gonna earn
some respect in that kitchen.
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00:15:16,235 --> 00:15:17,985
Taylor:
I know what it takes to win.
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00:15:18,071 --> 00:15:20,121
And now I'm gonna be queen
of "MasterChef."
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00:15:20,156 --> 00:15:22,740
Winning this cupcake battle
is gonna be so sweet.
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00:15:24,827 --> 00:15:25,910
Gordon:
Welcome.
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00:15:25,995 --> 00:15:29,547
This is the battle
of the cupcakes.
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00:15:29,632 --> 00:15:32,883
Christina:
Ladies, you'll have
just 45 minutes to make us
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00:15:32,969 --> 00:15:35,169
the most important
cupcake
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00:15:35,254 --> 00:15:38,305
of your young lives.
400
00:15:38,341 --> 00:15:39,390
- No pressure.
- No pressure.
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00:15:39,475 --> 00:15:43,310
Your time starts...
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00:15:43,346 --> 00:15:44,762
now.
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00:15:48,768 --> 00:15:50,568
Taylor, describe
the cupcake, please.
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00:15:50,653 --> 00:15:54,105
Chef, I'm doing
a fluffy yellow
classic cupcake
405
00:15:54,190 --> 00:15:56,907
with
a lemon-raspberry buttercream.
406
00:15:56,993 --> 00:15:58,859
You've whipped the egg whites
separately, why?
407
00:15:58,911 --> 00:16:00,661
I wanted to add
a little bit more air
408
00:16:00,696 --> 00:16:02,496
at the end
and hold it in.
409
00:16:02,532 --> 00:16:04,532
Give it more
of a fluffy texture.
410
00:16:04,617 --> 00:16:06,500
Andrea, tell me
about your cupcake.
411
00:16:06,536 --> 00:16:08,419
So, I'm making
a guava cupcake
412
00:16:08,504 --> 00:16:10,371
topped with
a cream cheese frosting.
413
00:16:10,423 --> 00:16:11,789
It's kind of
a Cuban tradition
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00:16:11,874 --> 00:16:14,175
to eat guava and cheese
after a meal.
415
00:16:14,210 --> 00:16:16,043
I love a good pastelito.
416
00:16:16,129 --> 00:16:17,044
Exactly.
417
00:16:18,931 --> 00:16:20,381
Gordon:
Dangers tonight would be
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00:16:20,433 --> 00:16:21,715
the batter
insufficient rise.
419
00:16:21,768 --> 00:16:24,351
If the balance
of sugar and salt
420
00:16:24,387 --> 00:16:25,269
and those
leveling ingredients
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00:16:25,354 --> 00:16:26,270
are off,
422
00:16:26,355 --> 00:16:27,471
we're not gonna get
a cupcake,
423
00:16:27,557 --> 00:16:29,223
we're gonna get
like a "cupmuffin."
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00:16:29,275 --> 00:16:32,610
Gordon:
Ladies, just under
30 minutes remaining.
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00:16:32,695 --> 00:16:34,895
- They have to go
in the oven with that.
- They have to.
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00:16:34,981 --> 00:16:37,114
Gordon:
Come on. Speed up.
427
00:16:37,200 --> 00:16:38,532
Andrea's got
her cupcakes in.
428
00:16:38,568 --> 00:16:40,067
That's good timing.
429
00:16:40,153 --> 00:16:42,953
Taylor's is in
one minute after Andrea.
430
00:16:43,039 --> 00:16:44,705
Ladies,
20 minutes to go.
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00:16:49,378 --> 00:16:51,212
Why are they...
432
00:16:51,247 --> 00:16:52,296
No.
433
00:16:52,381 --> 00:16:54,548
Taylor, how you looking?
434
00:16:54,584 --> 00:16:55,916
Relax, babe.
Deep breath.
435
00:16:56,002 --> 00:16:58,586
They're falling
a little bit.
436
00:16:58,638 --> 00:17:00,254
Maybe you over folded
those egg whites
437
00:17:00,306 --> 00:17:03,424
- into the batter
before they went in.
- I think I might have.
438
00:17:03,509 --> 00:17:04,842
- Damn it.
- Oh, Gordon.
439
00:17:04,927 --> 00:17:06,727
Is there any way
she can bring this back?
440
00:17:06,762 --> 00:17:08,429
She needs to leave
the cupcakes in the oven
441
00:17:08,481 --> 00:17:11,599
and just let them fail.
442
00:17:11,684 --> 00:17:13,567
It's gonna be
a real problem.
443
00:17:13,603 --> 00:17:16,153
Nothing she can do now
will save them.
444
00:17:16,239 --> 00:17:17,521
The hell?
445
00:17:23,317 --> 00:17:26,774
- Two stunning sets of cupcakes.
- Why are they--
446
00:17:26,810 --> 00:17:27,859
Only one apron.
447
00:17:27,944 --> 00:17:29,043
Taylor, how you looking?
448
00:17:29,114 --> 00:17:31,080
They don't look like
I want them to look right now.
449
00:17:31,166 --> 00:17:32,498
They're falling
a little bit.
450
00:17:32,534 --> 00:17:34,700
Gordon, this could be
a real problem.
451
00:17:34,753 --> 00:17:37,703
Nothing she can do now
will save them.
452
00:17:37,789 --> 00:17:40,289
Look, Andrea's cupcakes
have just come out.
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00:17:40,375 --> 00:17:43,042
Gordon:
Ladies, just coming up
to five minutes remaining.
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00:17:43,094 --> 00:17:44,210
- Taylor.
- Taylor's are out.
455
00:17:44,295 --> 00:17:46,379
Andrea starting to pipe.
456
00:17:46,464 --> 00:17:47,847
- Her hand's so steady.
I know.
- Wow.
457
00:17:47,882 --> 00:17:49,182
- She's twisting
that cupcake--
- Yeah, smart.
458
00:17:49,217 --> 00:17:50,683
...like
it's on a cake stand.
459
00:17:50,718 --> 00:17:54,137
Taylor is rotating herself
around the cupcake.
460
00:17:54,222 --> 00:17:55,104
Beautiful.
461
00:17:55,190 --> 00:17:56,556
One minute to go.
462
00:17:56,641 --> 00:17:57,607
- ( bell rings )
- I'm like, sweating.
463
00:17:57,692 --> 00:17:59,559
I am too.
464
00:17:59,611 --> 00:18:02,445
Gordon:
Let's go. Ten...
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00:18:02,530 --> 00:18:05,281
Both:
nine, eight, seven,
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00:18:05,366 --> 00:18:08,401
six, five, four,
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00:18:08,486 --> 00:18:11,070
three, two, one.
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00:18:11,156 --> 00:18:14,073
And stop, ladies.
Hands in the air.
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00:18:14,159 --> 00:18:15,708
- Christina: Nice job.
- Woo.
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00:18:15,743 --> 00:18:16,959
Gordon:
Great job.
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00:18:17,045 --> 00:18:20,580
Ladies, please bring
your plates forward.
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00:18:20,632 --> 00:18:21,664
Oh, man.
473
00:18:25,753 --> 00:18:26,886
It's beautiful.
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00:18:32,811 --> 00:18:34,560
- All right, Taylor.
- Yes, chef.
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00:18:34,596 --> 00:18:37,096
Tell me about
these cupcakes.
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00:18:37,182 --> 00:18:39,765
These are a classic
yellow cupcake
477
00:18:39,851 --> 00:18:42,735
with
a raspberry-lemon buttercream
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00:18:42,770 --> 00:18:45,404
topped with
a sugared raspberry
479
00:18:45,440 --> 00:18:47,990
and a dash of lemon zest
to give it a little kick.
480
00:18:48,076 --> 00:18:49,692
Now, I see-- oops.
481
00:18:49,777 --> 00:18:50,776
I can tell already
482
00:18:50,829 --> 00:18:52,745
something went wrong
with the cake
483
00:18:52,780 --> 00:18:54,864
because even just
pulling off the paper
484
00:18:54,949 --> 00:18:55,915
I'm having a hard time.
485
00:18:55,950 --> 00:18:57,416
Which definitely is a sign
486
00:18:57,452 --> 00:18:59,535
- of uneven mixing.
- Over mix...
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00:18:59,621 --> 00:19:01,337
Yeah. When you whipped
those egg whites in.
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00:19:04,676 --> 00:19:06,759
- Oof.
- The ratio.
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00:19:06,794 --> 00:19:09,712
The ratio, yeah,
you see it just like I do.
490
00:19:09,797 --> 00:19:12,098
That ratio
of frosting to cake
491
00:19:12,133 --> 00:19:14,467
is definitely not in line
with the cupcake.
492
00:19:16,971 --> 00:19:18,471
Mm.
493
00:19:18,556 --> 00:19:20,139
The frosting
is delicious.
494
00:19:20,191 --> 00:19:21,858
It's bright, it's zesty.
495
00:19:21,943 --> 00:19:23,109
With those flavors,
496
00:19:23,144 --> 00:19:26,145
you're definitely still
in the fight.
497
00:19:26,231 --> 00:19:29,482
Very bold attempt to whip up
the egg white separately
and incorporate.
498
00:19:29,534 --> 00:19:30,900
It's very smart way
of doing it
499
00:19:30,985 --> 00:19:32,652
but a bit of a risk.
500
00:19:34,489 --> 00:19:35,705
Mm.
501
00:19:35,790 --> 00:19:38,157
My God.
502
00:19:38,243 --> 00:19:40,076
It's delicious.
The flavor's there.
503
00:19:40,161 --> 00:19:43,162
The texture of the batter
is nowhere near as good
as it should be.
504
00:19:43,214 --> 00:19:44,797
But I'm gonna commend you
for the risk.
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00:19:46,251 --> 00:19:47,750
All right, Andrea.
506
00:19:47,835 --> 00:19:49,302
Tell me about these cupcakes.
507
00:19:49,337 --> 00:19:51,137
Andrea:
I made a guava cupcake
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00:19:51,172 --> 00:19:52,672
topped with
a cream cheese frosting,
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00:19:52,757 --> 00:19:54,974
with some toasted
coconut flakes.
510
00:19:55,009 --> 00:19:58,177
I think the real test
is gonna be
511
00:19:58,229 --> 00:20:00,346
if your cupcake paper
peels off.
512
00:20:01,683 --> 00:20:03,766
Look at that.
513
00:20:03,851 --> 00:20:05,151
Beautiful.
514
00:20:05,186 --> 00:20:06,185
It's really
all about the flavor
515
00:20:06,237 --> 00:20:07,687
at this point.
516
00:20:11,025 --> 00:20:14,026
I like that you didn't take
the cream cheese too sweet.
517
00:20:14,112 --> 00:20:16,078
I have to say, I'm missing
a little bit of the guava.
518
00:20:16,164 --> 00:20:17,863
I was hoping to get
a little bit more of that,
519
00:20:17,916 --> 00:20:20,199
- sort of like,
tropical punch of guava.
- Yes, chef.
520
00:20:20,285 --> 00:20:22,451
But really great job.
521
00:20:22,537 --> 00:20:23,703
Why guava?
522
00:20:23,755 --> 00:20:26,088
I really wanted to bring
the Caribbean flavors,
523
00:20:26,174 --> 00:20:28,507
that's why I put
coconut as a topping.
524
00:20:28,543 --> 00:20:29,508
I taste coconut
and the frosting,
525
00:20:29,544 --> 00:20:30,876
but I don't taste guava.
526
00:20:30,929 --> 00:20:33,713
However, frosting delicious.
Love the toasted coconuts.
527
00:20:33,798 --> 00:20:36,265
This is a really,
really tough battle.
528
00:20:39,771 --> 00:20:40,770
- It's a tough one.
- Yeah.
529
00:20:42,890 --> 00:20:44,106
- You agree?
- Yeah.
530
00:20:49,897 --> 00:20:52,982
We don't like saying
good-bye to talent,
531
00:20:53,067 --> 00:20:57,570
because producing cupcakes
like this in 45 minutes,
532
00:20:57,655 --> 00:20:58,738
that's the kind of talent
533
00:20:58,790 --> 00:21:01,907
that we thrive
on working with.
534
00:21:01,960 --> 00:21:03,626
One apron.
535
00:21:03,711 --> 00:21:05,127
And it's going to...
536
00:21:07,582 --> 00:21:09,248
( cheering )
537
00:21:09,334 --> 00:21:10,383
Come on!
538
00:21:10,418 --> 00:21:12,134
- Come on!
- Come on!
539
00:21:12,220 --> 00:21:13,919
( shrieking )
540
00:21:17,225 --> 00:21:18,224
( cheering continues )
541
00:21:21,980 --> 00:21:23,929
I'm disappointed
I didn't get a white apron
542
00:21:24,015 --> 00:21:25,898
but I'm so proud of myself.
543
00:21:25,933 --> 00:21:27,183
And Andrea's gonna make it
544
00:21:27,268 --> 00:21:28,317
really far
in this competition.
545
00:21:28,403 --> 00:21:30,269
Stop making me cry.
546
00:21:30,355 --> 00:21:31,904
Wearing this
MasterChef apron proves
547
00:21:31,939 --> 00:21:33,439
that although
I may be young,
548
00:21:33,524 --> 00:21:35,074
I have what it takes
to be in this competition.
549
00:21:35,109 --> 00:21:37,326
Like, doesn't this
look good on me?
550
00:21:37,412 --> 00:21:38,244
Come on.
551
00:21:40,531 --> 00:21:44,283
Announcer:
Our next battle features
four American heroes
552
00:21:44,369 --> 00:21:45,785
who have all
the credentials
553
00:21:45,870 --> 00:21:48,838
to handle the heat
of the MasterChef kitchen.
554
00:21:48,923 --> 00:21:50,589
Joe:
My name is Joe.
555
00:21:50,625 --> 00:21:53,876
I've been a lieutenant
on the fire department
for about three years,
556
00:21:53,961 --> 00:21:55,177
but my true passion
is cooking.
557
00:21:55,263 --> 00:21:56,345
I'm about
20 pounds heavier
558
00:21:56,431 --> 00:21:57,963
since he started
working here.
559
00:21:58,016 --> 00:21:59,715
Joe:
My grandfather owned
one of the best
560
00:21:59,801 --> 00:22:01,133
Italian restaurants
in Brooklyn
561
00:22:01,219 --> 00:22:02,635
and when I cook,
562
00:22:02,720 --> 00:22:04,020
I make sure
my Italian heritage
563
00:22:04,105 --> 00:22:05,388
shines bright.
564
00:22:05,473 --> 00:22:06,939
I can feel
my grandfather's blood
565
00:22:06,974 --> 00:22:08,641
running through
my veins right now.
566
00:22:08,726 --> 00:22:10,443
I'm more than ready
to knock this competition
567
00:22:10,478 --> 00:22:11,811
out of the park.
568
00:22:11,863 --> 00:22:13,779
We're proud,
we're always proud of you.
569
00:22:13,815 --> 00:22:15,481
We're gonna make the boys
in Midtown proud too.
570
00:22:15,566 --> 00:22:16,649
My name is Eric,
I'm a firefighter
571
00:22:16,701 --> 00:22:18,200
born and raised
in Queens, New York.
572
00:22:18,286 --> 00:22:19,652
My grandfather,
my dad, and my uncle
573
00:22:19,704 --> 00:22:21,037
were all
New York City firemen.
574
00:22:21,122 --> 00:22:22,321
Growing up at the firehouse,
I got like,
575
00:22:22,373 --> 00:22:23,989
a real appreciation
for cooking.
576
00:22:24,075 --> 00:22:25,491
And that's where I learned
a lot of techniques.
577
00:22:25,543 --> 00:22:26,659
Boom.
There you have it.
578
00:22:26,744 --> 00:22:27,910
There is
no harsher critic
579
00:22:27,995 --> 00:22:29,795
than a table
full of New York City firemen.
580
00:22:29,831 --> 00:22:31,831
I may be a third generation
firefighter,
581
00:22:31,916 --> 00:22:33,165
but I'm gonna be
going home today
582
00:22:33,251 --> 00:22:34,417
as the number one
home cook.
583
00:22:34,502 --> 00:22:36,969
Freddie! Freddie!
Freddie!
584
00:22:37,004 --> 00:22:38,888
Freddie:
My name is Freddie,
from Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
585
00:22:38,973 --> 00:22:40,005
and I am
the oldest firefighter
586
00:22:40,058 --> 00:22:41,340
in this battle,
587
00:22:41,426 --> 00:22:43,259
but pressure
is nothing to me.
588
00:22:43,344 --> 00:22:44,844
I've fallen through floors,
589
00:22:44,896 --> 00:22:46,062
I've picked people up
590
00:22:46,147 --> 00:22:47,563
and dragged them
out of fires.
591
00:22:47,648 --> 00:22:49,732
So, pressure is just
another spice on the rack
592
00:22:49,817 --> 00:22:52,017
that I'm gonna use
to burn my competition.
593
00:22:52,103 --> 00:22:53,185
( shouting )
594
00:22:53,271 --> 00:22:54,987
( audience cheering )
595
00:22:57,575 --> 00:22:59,859
Welcome, guys.
Come on down, please.
596
00:22:59,911 --> 00:23:03,112
My name is Manny,
from O-Town, Orlando, Florida.
597
00:23:03,197 --> 00:23:04,447
As the station cook,
I please palates
598
00:23:04,532 --> 00:23:05,448
by always doing
something different
599
00:23:05,533 --> 00:23:06,532
every day.
600
00:23:06,584 --> 00:23:08,033
I love
pushing the envelope,
601
00:23:08,086 --> 00:23:09,201
and this firefighter
is ready
602
00:23:09,287 --> 00:23:11,203
to extinguish
the competition...
603
00:23:11,289 --> 00:23:12,671
and get my white apron
604
00:23:12,707 --> 00:23:15,541
and show Gordon Ramsay
how to do this bad boy.
605
00:23:15,626 --> 00:23:16,959
It's the battle
of the firehouses,
606
00:23:17,044 --> 00:23:18,260
may the best company win.
607
00:23:21,099 --> 00:23:23,382
Four of you stand
in front of us tonight,
608
00:23:23,468 --> 00:23:28,387
but just two will pick up
those coveted white aprons.
609
00:23:28,439 --> 00:23:30,556
You guys are gonna have
45 minutes
610
00:23:30,641 --> 00:23:34,059
to make us your signature
firehouse dishes.
611
00:23:34,145 --> 00:23:36,946
Your 45 minutes starts...
612
00:23:38,282 --> 00:23:39,482
now.
613
00:23:44,155 --> 00:23:46,572
Ooh wee.
614
00:23:46,657 --> 00:23:48,874
Hey, boys, you see that thing
underneath your pans?
615
00:23:48,910 --> 00:23:50,826
- Yeah.
- That's what fire
looks like.
616
00:23:50,912 --> 00:23:52,411
- Whoa.
- Oh, oh, okay.
617
00:23:52,497 --> 00:23:53,913
Got ourselves
a jokester, huh?
618
00:23:53,998 --> 00:23:55,915
- ( laughing )
- Oh, man.
619
00:23:55,967 --> 00:23:57,166
Manny, tell me
what you're cooking.
620
00:23:57,251 --> 00:23:59,084
I'm doing
a chimichurri steak,
621
00:23:59,137 --> 00:24:01,921
with white rice, black beans,
caramelized plantains.
622
00:24:02,006 --> 00:24:03,172
I'm born and raised
in Miami,
623
00:24:03,257 --> 00:24:04,590
so I always gotta infuse
the Caribbean.
624
00:24:04,642 --> 00:24:05,841
It's kinda my go-to.
625
00:24:05,927 --> 00:24:07,643
Why did you decide
to become a firefighter?
626
00:24:07,728 --> 00:24:09,011
I followed
my father's footsteps
627
00:24:09,096 --> 00:24:12,348
I love that I get to cook
for the guys, you know.
628
00:24:12,433 --> 00:24:13,732
You like to eat too,
right?
629
00:24:13,768 --> 00:24:14,817
I didn't get big
like this on magic,
630
00:24:14,902 --> 00:24:16,352
you know, it takes work.
631
00:24:16,437 --> 00:24:17,903
- I do work out, but I just--
- Which part of your body
632
00:24:17,939 --> 00:24:19,155
do you work out with?
633
00:24:19,240 --> 00:24:21,273
You know, I work on my ab.
I have one ab.
634
00:24:21,359 --> 00:24:22,608
Bam, baby!
635
00:24:26,781 --> 00:24:28,697
Gordon:
Gentlemen,
30 minutes to go.
636
00:24:30,201 --> 00:24:31,450
Freddie,
where did you pick up
637
00:24:31,502 --> 00:24:32,585
- those knife skills?
- In the firehouse,
638
00:24:32,620 --> 00:24:33,702
but I've been cooking
639
00:24:33,788 --> 00:24:35,037
since I was about
10 years old.
640
00:24:35,122 --> 00:24:36,172
Wow. Give us an insight
641
00:24:36,257 --> 00:24:37,373
on the dish you're cooking,
please.
642
00:24:37,458 --> 00:24:38,874
I am making
a chicken curry.
643
00:24:38,960 --> 00:24:40,459
- What's the blend?
- The blend I have, cumin,
644
00:24:40,511 --> 00:24:42,428
curry powder, and ginger.
645
00:24:42,463 --> 00:24:44,597
Curries take time,
can you get that curry
646
00:24:44,632 --> 00:24:46,765
to where you wanna go
in 45 minutes?
647
00:24:46,801 --> 00:24:48,968
Oh, absolutely.
I've done it many times.
648
00:24:49,020 --> 00:24:51,220
This is something on the menu
that I can cook quickly.
649
00:24:51,305 --> 00:24:53,138
That's my job.
650
00:24:53,224 --> 00:24:54,640
Mm.
651
00:24:54,692 --> 00:24:56,275
Eric, what about you?
What are you cooking tonight?
652
00:24:56,344 --> 00:24:57,443
I work in one
of the busiest firehouses
653
00:24:57,511 --> 00:24:58,477
in New York City.
654
00:24:58,529 --> 00:25:00,062
We do about 6,000 runs
a year.
655
00:25:00,147 --> 00:25:01,981
So, you gotta have something
that's quick to grab.
656
00:25:02,033 --> 00:25:03,199
So we're gonna do
a ground turkey,
657
00:25:03,284 --> 00:25:05,367
cabbage, kale, carrots,
spring roll.
658
00:25:05,453 --> 00:25:08,404
It's gonna be
pretty damn good.
659
00:25:08,489 --> 00:25:10,706
Gordon:
Joe, you got a great sear
on that chop in there.
660
00:25:10,791 --> 00:25:11,790
Tell me
what you're cooking.
661
00:25:11,826 --> 00:25:13,792
I'm making
a smothered pork chop.
662
00:25:13,828 --> 00:25:15,294
Italian-style,
663
00:25:15,329 --> 00:25:17,963
and then I have
crumbled hot and sweet sausage,
664
00:25:17,999 --> 00:25:19,715
arugula, some Swiss chard.
665
00:25:19,800 --> 00:25:21,634
It's a heart attack
waiting to happen.
666
00:25:21,669 --> 00:25:24,803
- Interesting.
- Gordon: We have 15 minutes
to go, guys.
667
00:25:24,839 --> 00:25:27,172
- How're you looking
over there, Fred?
- I always look good.
668
00:25:27,258 --> 00:25:29,508
I beg to differ.
669
00:25:29,594 --> 00:25:31,727
Right, Joe's
smothered pork chop.
670
00:25:31,812 --> 00:25:33,229
Look at the thickness
in that chop.
671
00:25:33,314 --> 00:25:35,180
Can he get that cooked
in less than 45 minutes?
672
00:25:35,233 --> 00:25:38,350
It's risky, for sure.
673
00:25:38,436 --> 00:25:40,185
Eric's
Turkey spring rolls,
674
00:25:40,271 --> 00:25:42,021
He's gonna have
to really get some flavor
675
00:25:42,073 --> 00:25:43,989
into those spring rolls.
676
00:25:44,025 --> 00:25:45,824
Smells fantastic.
677
00:25:45,860 --> 00:25:47,192
And then Freddie
on the end.
678
00:25:47,278 --> 00:25:49,361
Chicken curry is not made
in 45 minutes.
679
00:25:49,413 --> 00:25:51,280
It takes hours.
680
00:25:51,365 --> 00:25:52,331
Mm.
681
00:25:52,366 --> 00:25:54,867
And Manny just seems
to be eating.
682
00:25:54,919 --> 00:25:56,418
My, my, my, my, my.
683
00:25:56,504 --> 00:25:58,537
Sixty seconds to go, guys.
684
00:25:58,623 --> 00:26:00,256
Pressure, pressure.
685
00:26:00,341 --> 00:26:01,757
Start thinking
about your plating.
686
00:26:01,842 --> 00:26:03,342
Eric:
All right, boys.
Come on.
687
00:26:03,377 --> 00:26:04,460
Manny:
Finish up, let's get
this plates on,
688
00:26:04,545 --> 00:26:05,628
let's get them up.
689
00:26:05,713 --> 00:26:09,765
Four firefighters,
two aprons up for grabs.
690
00:26:09,850 --> 00:26:11,050
Fifteen seconds to go,
691
00:26:11,135 --> 00:26:15,020
make it count guys,
come on.
692
00:26:15,056 --> 00:26:18,057
Both:
Ten, nine, eight,
693
00:26:18,142 --> 00:26:21,310
seven, six, five,
694
00:26:21,395 --> 00:26:25,698
four, three, two, one.
695
00:26:25,733 --> 00:26:27,603
Gordon:
Stop guys,
hands in the air.
696
00:26:30,676 --> 00:26:34,712
Four firefighters,
two aprons up for grabs.
697
00:26:34,780 --> 00:26:36,480
Make it count, guys,
come on.
698
00:26:36,566 --> 00:26:38,015
Manny:
Let's get this plates on,
let's get them up.
699
00:26:38,100 --> 00:26:40,184
- All right boys, come on.
- Here we go.
700
00:26:40,269 --> 00:26:42,069
Both:
Five, four,
701
00:26:42,104 --> 00:26:45,072
three, two, one.
702
00:26:45,107 --> 00:26:46,323
Gordon:
And stop guys,
hands in the air.
703
00:26:46,409 --> 00:26:47,775
Christina:
Hands in the air, guys.
704
00:26:47,827 --> 00:26:49,026
- Nice job.
- Well done.
705
00:26:49,111 --> 00:26:50,528
- ( sighs )
- Okay, very carefully,
706
00:26:50,613 --> 00:26:52,913
all four of you come down
to the front, thank you.
707
00:27:01,457 --> 00:27:05,292
All right, guys.
Four amazing firefighters.
708
00:27:05,378 --> 00:27:08,128
Four brilliant
home cooks.
709
00:27:08,214 --> 00:27:10,965
But there's
just two places
710
00:27:11,017 --> 00:27:13,133
in the MasterChef
kitchen.
711
00:27:13,185 --> 00:27:14,518
Freddie, tell me
about the dish.
712
00:27:14,604 --> 00:27:16,353
What we have here
is a chicken curry,
713
00:27:16,439 --> 00:27:17,805
made with three spices,
714
00:27:17,890 --> 00:27:19,890
also chopped up
some carrots, onions,
715
00:27:19,976 --> 00:27:21,725
and some celery inside.
716
00:27:21,811 --> 00:27:23,310
And what kind of chicken
did you use?
717
00:27:23,396 --> 00:27:24,562
I used the chicken thigh.
718
00:27:24,647 --> 00:27:25,980
It gives off a little bit
more flavor
719
00:27:26,065 --> 00:27:27,281
than just the breast.
720
00:27:29,819 --> 00:27:32,119
The curry's good.
You got a nice heat to it.
721
00:27:32,154 --> 00:27:33,654
I like the pine nuts
in the rice.
722
00:27:33,739 --> 00:27:35,789
I think that gives it
a really nice nuttiness,
723
00:27:35,825 --> 00:27:37,658
really holds the heat
of the curry.
724
00:27:37,710 --> 00:27:39,577
I wish you just
had more time,
725
00:27:39,662 --> 00:27:42,496
- because curry really needs
that flavor to develop.
- Yes.
726
00:27:42,582 --> 00:27:46,216
But overall, it's clear
why you are the cook
at your firehouse.
727
00:27:46,302 --> 00:27:48,168
- Yes, ma'am.
Thank you, thank you.
- Nice job.
728
00:27:48,254 --> 00:27:49,470
Eric, describe
the dish, please.
729
00:27:49,505 --> 00:27:51,171
This is
a ground turkey egg roll.
730
00:27:51,257 --> 00:27:53,807
Inside it's got kale,
cabbage, carrots.
731
00:27:53,843 --> 00:27:55,759
- You said
that's ground turkey?
- Yes, chef.
732
00:27:55,845 --> 00:27:57,511
Are you saying that we need
to get on a diet?
733
00:27:57,563 --> 00:27:58,762
No, chef,
I'm just saying that,
734
00:27:58,848 --> 00:27:59,930
you know,
as firefighters,
735
00:28:00,016 --> 00:28:04,852
we have to stay
health conscious.
736
00:28:04,937 --> 00:28:07,187
- That's actually
really delicious.
- Thank you, chef.
737
00:28:07,273 --> 00:28:10,074
I love the spice, the heat,
the crunch of the cabbage,
738
00:28:10,159 --> 00:28:11,992
- Yes, chef.
- Smart move with the turkey,
739
00:28:12,028 --> 00:28:13,243
almost like you
caramelized the turkey.
740
00:28:13,329 --> 00:28:14,695
I did with the shallots,
chef.
741
00:28:14,780 --> 00:28:15,863
Really good.
742
00:28:15,948 --> 00:28:16,997
- Well done.
- Thank you, chef.
743
00:28:18,784 --> 00:28:20,334
All right, Manny.
What's the dish?
744
00:28:20,369 --> 00:28:23,003
I made chimichurri steak
white rice, black beans,
745
00:28:23,039 --> 00:28:24,538
and then I have
some sweet plantains,
746
00:28:24,624 --> 00:28:26,373
caramelized
with some brown sugar.
747
00:28:26,425 --> 00:28:28,375
- Nice cook on that steak.
Nice mid-rare.
- Thank you.
748
00:28:32,965 --> 00:28:35,516
Black beans, nice flavor.
Bright, fresh.
749
00:28:38,137 --> 00:28:39,803
- The plantains are delicious.
- Thank you.
750
00:28:39,889 --> 00:28:41,221
I think presentation
751
00:28:41,273 --> 00:28:42,306
could have been
a little bit tighter,
752
00:28:42,391 --> 00:28:43,524
a little bit more neat.
753
00:28:43,559 --> 00:28:44,858
- But nice job.
- Thank you so much,
754
00:28:44,894 --> 00:28:46,810
I appreciate it.
755
00:28:46,896 --> 00:28:48,395
Joe, describe
the dish, please.
756
00:28:48,447 --> 00:28:50,898
Joe:
It's a pan seared pork chop
757
00:28:50,983 --> 00:28:53,150
smothered with Swiss chard
and arugula,
758
00:28:53,235 --> 00:28:55,736
with a Yukon gold
and purple potato.
759
00:28:55,821 --> 00:28:57,538
- What temp in the middle?
- 150.
760
00:28:57,573 --> 00:28:59,289
- So, we're going medium.
- Yep.
761
00:28:59,375 --> 00:29:01,575
Right.
762
00:29:01,627 --> 00:29:02,876
That was in the oven
for how long?
763
00:29:02,912 --> 00:29:04,128
It was in the oven for about
eight minutes.
764
00:29:04,213 --> 00:29:05,462
Did you baste it
before it went in there?
765
00:29:05,548 --> 00:29:06,714
I didn't baste it.
766
00:29:09,835 --> 00:29:11,552
- You see how white it is.
- Mm.
767
00:29:11,587 --> 00:29:12,636
- What does that mean?
- More overdone.
768
00:29:16,892 --> 00:29:18,308
You got a great sear
on that.
769
00:29:18,394 --> 00:29:20,728
But it's chewy because
it's slightly overcooked.
770
00:29:20,763 --> 00:29:22,680
The dish
in general is good.
771
00:29:22,765 --> 00:29:25,599
I just wish you hadn't
put that pork chop in the oven.
772
00:29:25,685 --> 00:29:27,267
- Yes, chef. Okay.
- Otherwise, you would've
nailed it.
773
00:29:27,353 --> 00:29:28,519
- Thank you.
- Thanks, chef.
774
00:29:30,272 --> 00:29:31,572
It's tough.
It's very tough.
775
00:29:31,607 --> 00:29:33,323
- I--
- Okay.
776
00:29:35,778 --> 00:29:36,777
- I'm happy.
- Okay.
777
00:29:46,422 --> 00:29:47,871
Unfortunately, guys,
there's only two aprons
778
00:29:47,957 --> 00:29:51,792
- up for grabs, you know that.
- All: Yes, chef.
779
00:29:51,844 --> 00:29:54,878
The two aprons belong to...
780
00:30:00,636 --> 00:30:01,885
( clapping )
781
00:30:09,145 --> 00:30:11,779
( cheering )
782
00:30:13,199 --> 00:30:14,982
( screaming )
783
00:30:17,620 --> 00:30:19,653
( screaming continues )
784
00:30:26,245 --> 00:30:28,045
Oh, my God.
I love you.
785
00:30:28,130 --> 00:30:29,163
I'm at a loss for words.
786
00:30:29,248 --> 00:30:30,330
This is one
of the greatest moments
787
00:30:30,382 --> 00:30:31,582
of my life.
788
00:30:31,667 --> 00:30:34,084
- Are you shaking?
- Yeah, I'm shaking.
789
00:30:34,170 --> 00:30:35,385
Getting this is FDNY
on my shirt
790
00:30:35,471 --> 00:30:36,420
was one
of the proudest moments
791
00:30:36,505 --> 00:30:37,838
of my life.
792
00:30:37,890 --> 00:30:39,223
And now I have
a MasterChef apron,
793
00:30:39,308 --> 00:30:41,141
and I'd say
it's just as big.
794
00:30:41,177 --> 00:30:43,010
You did it.
795
00:30:43,062 --> 00:30:45,179
I'm gonna take this apron,
I'm gonna win this sucker.
796
00:30:45,231 --> 00:30:46,764
Win this $250,000,
797
00:30:46,849 --> 00:30:48,649
I'm gonna bring it back
to Station One,
798
00:30:48,684 --> 00:30:49,983
and we're gonna put praise
on everybody.
799
00:30:50,019 --> 00:30:51,101
Woo!
800
00:30:54,490 --> 00:30:56,156
Announcer:
Coming up.
801
00:30:56,192 --> 00:30:59,109
- When two young dads
roll the dice...
- Wow!
802
00:30:59,195 --> 00:31:02,162
Announcer:
...whose culinary gamble
will pay off?
803
00:31:02,198 --> 00:31:05,582
If it's yours,
pick it up and put it on.
804
00:31:10,834 --> 00:31:12,000
Announcer:
The MasterChef kitchen...
805
00:31:12,052 --> 00:31:13,416
Ow, damn.
806
00:31:13,496 --> 00:31:17,255
- Announcer:
...is truly a melting pot.
- Gordon: Come on, thicker.
807
00:31:17,341 --> 00:31:18,473
Man:
I'm a handyman.
808
00:31:18,508 --> 00:31:20,058
I'm the right tool
for the right job.
809
00:31:20,143 --> 00:31:21,593
Woman:
I'm from New Jersey,
I'm a mom.
810
00:31:21,678 --> 00:31:23,812
I come from a very big
Sicilian family.
811
00:31:23,847 --> 00:31:25,180
Man #2:
I'm a tuxedo salesman
812
00:31:25,232 --> 00:31:26,481
from
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania.
813
00:31:26,516 --> 00:31:28,183
You pretty much can't find it
on any map.
814
00:31:28,235 --> 00:31:29,601
Man #3:
I'm a retired golf pro.
815
00:31:29,686 --> 00:31:31,319
And you're the oldest ever
competitor.
816
00:31:31,355 --> 00:31:32,520
I'll send those
youngsters packin'.
817
00:31:32,606 --> 00:31:34,022
I wanna show 'em.
818
00:31:34,074 --> 00:31:36,274
- I'm an investigator.
- Can you elaborate on that?
819
00:31:36,360 --> 00:31:38,410
Do you really want me to?
820
00:31:38,495 --> 00:31:40,161
Announcer: And it's
the specialized skills...
821
00:31:40,197 --> 00:31:41,780
Who taught you
to chop like that?
822
00:31:41,865 --> 00:31:43,415
Announcer:
... of these talented
home cooks.
823
00:31:43,500 --> 00:31:44,699
Christina:
Look at that.
824
00:31:44,785 --> 00:31:45,950
Announcer:
That has transformed them...
825
00:31:46,036 --> 00:31:47,919
You cook
like an angel.
826
00:31:48,004 --> 00:31:49,204
- It's delicious.
- Thank you.
827
00:31:49,289 --> 00:31:50,705
Wow.
You absolutely nailed it.
828
00:31:50,757 --> 00:31:53,625
You blew
the two of us away.
829
00:31:53,710 --> 00:31:55,627
Announcer: ...into
potential MasterChefs.
830
00:31:55,712 --> 00:31:57,295
This apron goes to...
831
00:31:57,381 --> 00:31:58,463
- Terry.
- Ugh.
832
00:31:58,548 --> 00:31:59,798
- Gordon: Bill.
- Barbara.
833
00:31:59,883 --> 00:32:02,384
- Gordon: Nathan.
- Christina: Lisa Anne.
834
00:32:02,469 --> 00:32:03,718
Announcer:
And proud winners
835
00:32:03,770 --> 00:32:05,804
of four more
MasterChef aprons.
836
00:32:05,889 --> 00:32:07,472
( squeals )
837
00:32:07,557 --> 00:32:08,606
Yeah!
838
00:32:08,692 --> 00:32:10,442
( screaming )
839
00:32:10,527 --> 00:32:12,894
Announcer:
Our next home cook is David.
840
00:32:12,979 --> 00:32:15,980
A 35-year-old who has made
winning a habit.
841
00:32:18,568 --> 00:32:19,701
David:
I'm a professional
poker player.
842
00:32:19,736 --> 00:32:21,202
My first appearance
843
00:32:21,238 --> 00:32:22,570
was when I played
at the World Series of Poker
844
00:32:22,622 --> 00:32:24,072
and came in 2nd place
in the main event,
845
00:32:24,124 --> 00:32:27,492
for $3.5 million.
846
00:32:27,577 --> 00:32:29,577
I've had numerous titles
including winning
847
00:32:29,663 --> 00:32:31,913
the World Poker
Tour Championship in 2010.
848
00:32:31,998 --> 00:32:34,416
and now I'm somewhere
in the top 50 poker players
849
00:32:34,501 --> 00:32:35,750
in the world.
850
00:32:35,802 --> 00:32:36,918
Pretty much
whatever day it is,
851
00:32:36,970 --> 00:32:38,420
I'm just playing poker,
making money,
852
00:32:38,505 --> 00:32:41,423
eating good food,
living the high life.
853
00:32:41,508 --> 00:32:44,592
But five years ago,
all of that sort of changed.
854
00:32:44,678 --> 00:32:46,144
Do you cook?
855
00:32:46,229 --> 00:32:48,480
No. Not yet.
But I pretend.
856
00:32:48,565 --> 00:32:49,597
I have
a five-year-old daughter
857
00:32:49,683 --> 00:32:51,099
named Lilianna.
858
00:32:51,151 --> 00:32:52,767
And she is the greatest thing
in the world.
859
00:32:52,819 --> 00:32:54,152
Here you go.
860
00:32:54,237 --> 00:32:55,737
Hmm, yummy.
861
00:32:55,772 --> 00:32:57,605
When you have a child
your priorities shift.
862
00:32:57,691 --> 00:32:58,907
You take a little bit
863
00:32:58,942 --> 00:33:00,275
less risk
at the poker tables.
864
00:33:00,327 --> 00:33:01,609
You realize that you have
someone else
865
00:33:01,661 --> 00:33:02,744
who's life
is in your hands.
866
00:33:02,779 --> 00:33:04,112
World Series of Poker
bracelet,
867
00:33:04,197 --> 00:33:05,530
World Poker
Tour Championship.
868
00:33:05,615 --> 00:33:06,948
Best trophy of all,
869
00:33:07,000 --> 00:33:08,450
picture of me
and my daughter.
870
00:33:08,502 --> 00:33:09,751
You really learn
what matters
871
00:33:09,786 --> 00:33:11,119
and that's being
a good example for her
872
00:33:11,171 --> 00:33:12,704
and giving her
lots of love.
873
00:33:12,789 --> 00:33:14,456
And I feel that with cooking,
I get to do that.
874
00:33:14,541 --> 00:33:15,457
You're my MasterChef.
875
00:33:15,509 --> 00:33:16,508
Aw.
876
00:33:16,593 --> 00:33:18,092
Nothing gives me more joy
877
00:33:18,128 --> 00:33:19,461
than when I serve someone
something I've made
878
00:33:19,513 --> 00:33:20,879
and seeing
their eyes light up.
879
00:33:20,964 --> 00:33:22,013
That experience
is sort of like
880
00:33:22,098 --> 00:33:23,047
the opposite of poker.
881
00:33:23,133 --> 00:33:24,466
It's why I cook.
882
00:33:24,518 --> 00:33:25,800
- I love you.
- I love you, too.
883
00:33:25,886 --> 00:33:27,268
This is for you.
884
00:33:28,638 --> 00:33:30,104
Announcer:
Betting against David,
885
00:33:30,140 --> 00:33:31,473
is Joe.
886
00:33:31,525 --> 00:33:33,608
A marketing manager
from Philadelphia
887
00:33:33,643 --> 00:33:35,477
who seems
to have it all.
888
00:33:35,529 --> 00:33:36,945
He's got the poker face,
889
00:33:36,980 --> 00:33:39,113
but I've got the confidence
and the intelligence,
890
00:33:39,149 --> 00:33:40,532
the ability to learn
everything and anything
891
00:33:40,617 --> 00:33:41,533
that I need to know.
892
00:33:41,618 --> 00:33:42,984
From the outside,
893
00:33:43,036 --> 00:33:44,369
you're gonna look and say
that guy's cocky.
894
00:33:44,454 --> 00:33:46,070
He's arrogant.
Full of himself.
895
00:33:46,156 --> 00:33:48,039
But when you get to know me,
and you see what I'm about,
896
00:33:48,124 --> 00:33:49,574
I'm passionate.
897
00:33:49,659 --> 00:33:51,960
I worked in fine dining
as a marketing director.
898
00:33:51,995 --> 00:33:54,162
Having worked in some
of the best restaurants
899
00:33:54,214 --> 00:33:55,463
in the world,
900
00:33:55,499 --> 00:33:56,631
there is not
a single contestant
901
00:33:56,666 --> 00:33:59,334
who has a better palate
than I do.
902
00:33:59,386 --> 00:34:00,468
I'm gonna go
whip up that pork
903
00:34:00,504 --> 00:34:01,669
that you taught me
how to make.
904
00:34:01,721 --> 00:34:02,720
Maybe I'll get the chance
905
00:34:02,806 --> 00:34:04,138
to introduce you
to Chef Ramsay, huh?
906
00:34:04,174 --> 00:34:06,558
He has to meet
the MasterChef winner's son.
907
00:34:06,643 --> 00:34:09,010
My son is the love
of my life.
908
00:34:09,095 --> 00:34:11,930
The same passion,
drive, care
909
00:34:12,015 --> 00:34:13,898
that goes
into my cooking,
910
00:34:13,984 --> 00:34:15,650
goes into being
a father.
911
00:34:18,905 --> 00:34:20,822
David:
All right, here we go.
912
00:34:20,857 --> 00:34:24,075
Joe:
I have the perfect job,
I have the perfect wife,
913
00:34:24,160 --> 00:34:25,910
my son is nothing
but perfect.
914
00:34:25,996 --> 00:34:28,079
I just need
that perfect white apron.
915
00:34:32,619 --> 00:34:33,535
Welcome, guys.
916
00:34:35,038 --> 00:34:36,037
Woo!
917
00:34:36,122 --> 00:34:37,338
I'm approaching
this battle,
918
00:34:37,374 --> 00:34:39,374
the same way I would
a poker tournament.
919
00:34:39,459 --> 00:34:41,459
MasterChef
is my final table.
920
00:34:41,545 --> 00:34:43,878
And I'm going all in.
921
00:34:43,930 --> 00:34:45,213
Gordon:
Right, gentlemen,
922
00:34:45,265 --> 00:34:48,550
this the battle
of the pork chops.
923
00:34:48,635 --> 00:34:51,886
Christina:
The biggest 30 minutes
in your culinary lives,
924
00:34:51,972 --> 00:34:53,354
starts...
925
00:34:54,808 --> 00:34:55,723
now.
926
00:35:01,398 --> 00:35:03,064
Joe, tell me
about the dish.
927
00:35:03,116 --> 00:35:05,066
So, this evening,
the chef has prepared for you
928
00:35:05,151 --> 00:35:06,901
a brandied cherry
pork chop,
929
00:35:06,987 --> 00:35:08,286
roasted garlic
cauliflower purée,
930
00:35:08,371 --> 00:35:11,289
with cauliflower florets.
931
00:35:11,374 --> 00:35:12,323
What's in the blender?
932
00:35:12,409 --> 00:35:14,125
Manchego cheese,
parmesan cheese.
933
00:35:14,210 --> 00:35:15,243
I'll also be adding
just a touch
934
00:35:15,328 --> 00:35:17,078
of a British
favorite here, Marmite.
935
00:35:17,130 --> 00:35:18,129
Gordon:
You know what Marmite is,
right?
936
00:35:18,214 --> 00:35:19,464
It's a yeast extract.
937
00:35:19,549 --> 00:35:21,332
Marmite will actually be
in my brandy sauce.
938
00:35:21,418 --> 00:35:23,384
Christina:
You've got a lot
of ingredients working.
939
00:35:23,420 --> 00:35:24,636
Joe, what do you do
for a living?
940
00:35:24,721 --> 00:35:25,970
I worked in marketing.
941
00:35:26,056 --> 00:35:27,472
I have several different
restaurant concepts.
942
00:35:27,557 --> 00:35:29,807
We had a French concept,
we had a steak house concept,
943
00:35:29,893 --> 00:35:31,843
so for me, it was important
to get to know the chefs
and their flavors.
944
00:35:31,928 --> 00:35:33,094
How's it going now?
945
00:35:33,179 --> 00:35:34,929
It folded about six months
after I left.
946
00:35:35,015 --> 00:35:35,930
And I had nothing
to do with it.
947
00:35:36,016 --> 00:35:40,184
The restaurant's now close.
948
00:35:40,270 --> 00:35:42,854
Twenty minutes to go.
949
00:35:42,939 --> 00:35:44,238
Thank you, chef.
950
00:35:44,274 --> 00:35:46,024
David,
what do you got working?
951
00:35:46,109 --> 00:35:47,442
I'm making you guys
a pork chop
952
00:35:47,527 --> 00:35:50,078
with blue cheese grits,
sautéed escarole,
953
00:35:50,113 --> 00:35:51,779
topped with
caramelized onions.
954
00:35:51,831 --> 00:35:54,115
Why not
a cheddar cheese grits?
955
00:35:54,200 --> 00:35:55,416
The blue cheese brings
that sourness
956
00:35:55,452 --> 00:35:56,451
to kind of go
with that bitterness
957
00:35:56,503 --> 00:35:57,535
of the escarole.
958
00:35:57,621 --> 00:35:59,053
And the salty
of the pork chop
959
00:35:59,122 --> 00:36:00,538
and the sweetness
of the caramelized onions.
960
00:36:00,624 --> 00:36:02,290
You get a balance.
Everything is about balance.
961
00:36:02,342 --> 00:36:03,341
Christina:
What do you do
for a living?
962
00:36:03,426 --> 00:36:04,709
I am professional
poker player.
963
00:36:04,794 --> 00:36:06,461
How much money
have you earned this year?
964
00:36:06,513 --> 00:36:08,046
What are you, the IRS?
965
00:36:08,131 --> 00:36:10,381
Career earnings?
About $9 million.
966
00:36:10,467 --> 00:36:12,133
Not bad for a young man.
967
00:36:12,218 --> 00:36:13,384
A fraction of youth.
968
00:36:13,470 --> 00:36:15,687
( both laughing )
969
00:36:15,772 --> 00:36:18,306
Gentlemen, just under
ten minutes to go.
970
00:36:22,062 --> 00:36:24,445
Two amped up,
serious contenders.
971
00:36:24,481 --> 00:36:25,530
I mean they both
have jeopardy
972
00:36:25,615 --> 00:36:27,031
because pork is unforgiving.
973
00:36:27,117 --> 00:36:28,449
You don't want to see
pink, pink pork.
974
00:36:28,485 --> 00:36:31,569
I'm not eating
pink, pink pork.
975
00:36:31,655 --> 00:36:34,906
David's pork's bone out,
so not so thick.
976
00:36:34,991 --> 00:36:38,126
- Christina: Could dry out
very quickly because of that.
- Yep.
977
00:36:38,161 --> 00:36:40,078
Christina:
Joe's pork chop bone-in,
that's a little bit harder,
978
00:36:40,163 --> 00:36:41,996
that's a little trickier.
979
00:36:42,048 --> 00:36:46,634
But if you get it right,
then it's absolutely rich
and delicious.
980
00:36:46,670 --> 00:36:48,169
Watch your eyebrows, Joe.
981
00:36:48,221 --> 00:36:52,090
It's "MasterChef,"
not Cirque du Soleil.
982
00:36:52,175 --> 00:36:53,391
Faster, you guys, come on.
983
00:36:53,476 --> 00:36:54,926
I want to see a dish
984
00:36:55,011 --> 00:36:58,012
worthy
of a MasterChef apron.
985
00:36:58,098 --> 00:36:59,313
First he does,
he makes sure the plates
986
00:36:59,349 --> 00:37:00,348
are spotless.
987
00:37:00,400 --> 00:37:01,399
Ten seconds, guys.
988
00:37:01,484 --> 00:37:02,734
Here we are.
989
00:37:02,819 --> 00:37:04,185
- Eight, seven...
- Joe: Aah.
990
00:37:04,237 --> 00:37:07,021
Both:
Six, five, four,
991
00:37:07,073 --> 00:37:09,323
three, two, one.
992
00:37:09,359 --> 00:37:10,942
Gordon:
Hands in the air.
993
00:37:11,027 --> 00:37:12,443
- Well done.
- Christina: Nice job, guys.
994
00:37:12,529 --> 00:37:13,828
Woo!
995
00:37:13,863 --> 00:37:14,996
Bring your pork dishes
forward
996
00:37:15,031 --> 00:37:16,998
- to the front, please.
- After you, sir.
997
00:37:20,537 --> 00:37:21,703
Let's go.
998
00:37:26,926 --> 00:37:28,710
Joe,
describe this, please.
999
00:37:28,795 --> 00:37:30,928
I have a beautiful
brandied cherry pork chop
1000
00:37:31,014 --> 00:37:32,013
cooked medium...
1001
00:37:32,048 --> 00:37:33,464
Gordon:
Mm-hmm.
1002
00:37:33,550 --> 00:37:34,799
...a purée of roasted garlic
and cauliflower,
1003
00:37:34,884 --> 00:37:36,134
with cauliflower florets.
1004
00:37:36,219 --> 00:37:37,885
- You're a gambling man?
- Yes, sir.
1005
00:37:37,937 --> 00:37:39,470
I'll gamble you right now,
a million dollars,
1006
00:37:39,556 --> 00:37:42,640
that that pork in the center
is not medium.
1007
00:37:42,726 --> 00:37:43,858
No bet.
1008
00:37:56,628 --> 00:37:58,244
- You're a gambling man?
- Yes, sir.
1009
00:37:58,329 --> 00:37:59,829
I'll gamble you right now,
a million dollars
1010
00:37:59,914 --> 00:38:03,166
that pork in the center
is not medium.
1011
00:38:03,218 --> 00:38:05,001
- No bet.
- Mm-hmm.
1012
00:38:12,844 --> 00:38:15,011
Just touch
the center of that.
1013
00:38:15,096 --> 00:38:17,313
- Slightly under.
- Just missed it.
1014
00:38:17,348 --> 00:38:19,148
How long was it
in the oven for?
1015
00:38:19,184 --> 00:38:20,349
Pan seared
the whole way, sir,
1016
00:38:20,401 --> 00:38:22,268
water basted.
1017
00:38:22,353 --> 00:38:24,604
Love the sear, it's crispy
and it's delicious.
1018
00:38:24,689 --> 00:38:27,190
When you cook
a pork chop on the bone,
1019
00:38:27,242 --> 00:38:28,524
that thick,
it needs to go in the oven
1020
00:38:28,576 --> 00:38:29,825
to cook it evenly.
1021
00:38:29,861 --> 00:38:31,911
Wasn't a big fan
of the yeast extract,
1022
00:38:31,996 --> 00:38:32,995
but it actually works.
1023
00:38:33,031 --> 00:38:34,030
Cherries, brilliant.
1024
00:38:34,115 --> 00:38:36,165
But the hero,
you've undelivered.
1025
00:38:36,201 --> 00:38:37,583
- Thank you.
- Thank you, chef.
1026
00:38:39,704 --> 00:38:41,170
Hmm.
1027
00:38:41,206 --> 00:38:43,339
You got some real flavors
going on in there.
1028
00:38:43,374 --> 00:38:46,459
I get some spice that feels
a little bit overbearing.
1029
00:38:46,544 --> 00:38:48,461
But I see the potential
in this dish.
1030
00:38:48,546 --> 00:38:49,679
Thank you.
1031
00:38:52,016 --> 00:38:53,216
All right, David,
1032
00:38:53,301 --> 00:38:54,934
tell us
what's on your dish.
1033
00:38:55,019 --> 00:38:56,686
David:
It's a pork chop
with blue cheese grits,
1034
00:38:56,721 --> 00:38:58,304
sautéed escarole,
1035
00:38:58,389 --> 00:39:00,223
topped with caramelized onion
and blue cheese crumbles,
1036
00:39:00,275 --> 00:39:01,807
and a little bit
of thyme.
1037
00:39:01,893 --> 00:39:04,560
Now you choose a chop
without the bone.
1038
00:39:04,646 --> 00:39:06,312
What are we going for,
cookwise?
1039
00:39:06,397 --> 00:39:07,563
Medium.
1040
00:39:11,319 --> 00:39:14,904
- It's beautiful.
- Thank you.
1041
00:39:14,989 --> 00:39:18,074
Mm. I think the escarole
is very smart.
1042
00:39:18,126 --> 00:39:19,825
The thyme I could
do without.
1043
00:39:19,911 --> 00:39:22,161
But overall, it's
a very thoughtfully
1044
00:39:22,247 --> 00:39:23,329
composed dish.
1045
00:39:23,414 --> 00:39:24,497
- Thank you, chef.
- Nice job.
1046
00:39:28,052 --> 00:39:29,835
Pork's cooked beautifully,
1047
00:39:29,921 --> 00:39:31,721
but grits
difficult to elevate.
1048
00:39:31,756 --> 00:39:33,673
Blue cheese, did it work?
1049
00:39:33,758 --> 00:39:34,640
It's a very dangerous game,
that.
1050
00:39:34,726 --> 00:39:36,225
Because you love
blue cheese,
1051
00:39:36,261 --> 00:39:37,560
doesn't mean to say
we're gonna love it,
1052
00:39:37,595 --> 00:39:39,161
so pull back on that.
1053
00:39:39,197 --> 00:39:41,113
'Cause it's very salty.
1054
00:39:41,199 --> 00:39:43,082
- Thank you.
- Thank you, chef.
1055
00:39:46,838 --> 00:39:48,337
Give us a moment, please.
1056
00:39:48,373 --> 00:39:50,373
It's a tough one, though.
1057
00:39:50,425 --> 00:39:52,875
- Good job, man.
- Thank you, you too.
1058
00:39:52,961 --> 00:39:54,343
- Happy?
- Yeah.
1059
00:40:07,358 --> 00:40:09,642
One of you knows
that you deserve a spot
1060
00:40:09,727 --> 00:40:12,278
in the top 20.
1061
00:40:12,363 --> 00:40:16,565
So, if it's yours,
and you know it is,
1062
00:40:16,651 --> 00:40:19,785
pick it up
and put it on.
1063
00:40:23,741 --> 00:40:25,541
( cheering )
1064
00:40:26,911 --> 00:40:28,461
Yeah!
1065
00:40:37,338 --> 00:40:38,387
Daddy.
1066
00:40:39,641 --> 00:40:41,474
I got it.
I got it.
1067
00:40:44,245 --> 00:40:45,378
Joe:
I thought when my pork
would rest,
1068
00:40:45,463 --> 00:40:46,662
it would rest
to a medium,
1069
00:40:46,748 --> 00:40:48,164
and it just didn't
quite get there.
1070
00:40:49,834 --> 00:40:51,000
David was
a worthy opponent.
1071
00:40:51,085 --> 00:40:52,835
So, I'm happy for him
and his daughter.
1072
00:40:52,887 --> 00:40:54,003
Proud of you.
1073
00:40:54,055 --> 00:40:55,171
Joe:
I've learned my lesson.
1074
00:40:55,223 --> 00:40:57,840
You shouldn't gamble
against poker players.
1075
00:40:57,892 --> 00:41:00,059
David:
To have my daughter
see me come out
1076
00:41:00,144 --> 00:41:01,644
with
a MasterChef apron,
1077
00:41:01,679 --> 00:41:03,679
it makes me feel like
the best dad in the world.
1078
00:41:03,765 --> 00:41:05,431
I'm proud of you, Daddy.
1079
00:41:09,687 --> 00:41:11,604
Announcer:
Next week, the search
1080
00:41:11,673 --> 00:41:15,074
for America's next
MasterChef continues.
1081
00:41:15,143 --> 00:41:17,443
For one of you,
this is it.
1082
00:41:17,528 --> 00:41:19,362
Announcer:
With only 10 white aprons
remaining,
1083
00:41:19,414 --> 00:41:21,147
the competition
heats up...
1084
00:41:21,215 --> 00:41:22,248
The best way
to turn your lady on,
1085
00:41:22,333 --> 00:41:23,532
is to turn your stove on.
1086
00:41:23,584 --> 00:41:25,801
- Hmm.
- ( both laughing )
1087
00:41:25,870 --> 00:41:27,586
- Woo!
- Announcer:
In some of the most
1088
00:41:27,672 --> 00:41:29,955
- intense battles--
- What is he doing?
1089
00:41:30,041 --> 00:41:32,031
Announcer:
...the MasterChef kitchen
has ever seen.
1090
00:41:32,111 --> 00:41:34,915
- I am sturd.
- You've got to stop plating, young man.
1091
00:41:35,491 --> 00:41:37,661
Falling apart...
1092
00:41:37,979 --> 00:41:40,207
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