Ep 1. Grill Masters: Kansas City

In this episode of Chopped, the competition heats up with the Grill Masters: Kansas City edition. Four chefs from the barbecue capital of the world gather in the Chopped kitchen to showcase their mastery of the grill.

The judges for this episode include Food Network star Maneet Chauhan, pitmaster and chef Shannon Ambrosio, and the executive chef of a popular Kansas City restaurant, Michael Corvino.

As the competition kicks off, the chefs are faced with the first round challenge of creating a dish using goat chops and a variety of other mystery ingredients, such as pickled asparagus and dukkah.

In the second round, the chefs must incorporate smoked brisket into their dish, along with some unexpected ingredients, including fresh lychee and candied ginger.

The final round is perhaps the most challenging, as the remaining two chefs must create a dessert using grilled fruit, marcona almonds, and a savory ingredient - in this case, radishes.

Throughout the episode, the chefs must navigate a variety of obstacles, including time constraints and unexpected ingredient pairings. They must also impress the judges with their flair for flavor and creativity, as well as their technical skills.

As the competition progresses, tensions rise and emotions run high, especially as the chefs face the possibility of being chopped and leaving the competition early. But they persevere, relying on their expertise and creativity to wow the judges and avoid elimination.

Ultimately, only one chef will emerge victorious and earn the title of Grill Master: Kansas City. Will it be the chef who showcased the best technique? The one with the most unique flavor combinations? Or perhaps the one who impressed the judges with their ability to transform unexpected ingredients into something truly delicious?

All of this and more awaits viewers in this thrilling episode of Chopped, where the stakes are high and the competition is fierce.