Ep 13. Hedwig And The Angry Enchilada

Cutthroat Kitchen is a cooking competition show that pits four talented chefs against each other as they compete to outwit each other in various culinary challenges. In season 11, episode 13, "Hedwig And The Angry Enchilada," the chefs are in for a particularly challenging experience as they are tasked with making a Mexican-themed dish with a twist.

As always, host Alton Brown sets the tone with his sardonic humor and sharp wit. The contestants are introduced, and the game begins. In the first round, each chef is given $25,000 to spend at the Cutthroat Kitchen Auction, where they can bid on various sabotages and advantages for themselves or their opponents. Some of the sabotages on offer include forcing a contestant to cook with only one hand, only being able to use their mouth to mix ingredients, and having to hunt down their ingredients from a maze.

After the bids are made and the sabotages are handed out, the contestants are left to make their Mexican dishes. One chef chooses to make a taco-based dish while another goes for a classic enchilada recipe. The third chef opts for a more unconventional strategy and decides to create a Mexican-inspired pizza dish. The fourth chef is left to make a mole sauce from scratch, which proves to be a difficult challenge.

The judges, chefs Alex Guarnaschelli, Simon Majumdar, and Jet Tila, offer their expert opinions on the dishes, evaluating them based on creativity, taste, and presentation. As expected, the sabotages make the competition even more difficult for the chefs, with one contestant forced to use a rock as a mortar and pestle, and another having to cook with only a flat iron.

As the first round ends, one contestant is eliminated, leaving only three chefs left to compete in the next round. In this round, the chefs are given a mystery protein that they must use in their dishes. The protein turns out to be a mystery meat, which the chefs must identify and cook to perfection. The contestants are told that the meat will be either chicken, beef, or pork, and must cook it accordingly.

The chefs get to work, trying to identify the mystery protein and cooking it to perfection. One contestant immediately knows it's pork and starts cooking a classic carnitas dish. Another chef is sure it's chicken and starts working on a chicken curry. The third contestant is not sure what it is and decides to use a combination of seasonings and spices for a flavorful dish.

After the dishes are complete, the judges taste each one, evaluating the proteins based on taste, texture, and presentation. The contestants are nervous as they anxiously await the judges' opinions. After much deliberation, the judges finally announce the winner of the second round.

In the final round, the two remaining contestants go head-to-head for a chance to win the $25,000 prize. The final challenge is to make a dessert with a Mexican twist and, as always, there are plenty of sabotages and advantages on offer at the auction.

The chefs get to work making their desserts, trying to incorporate traditional Mexican flavors and ingredients into their creations. One contestant decides to make a flan with a mango twist, while the other opts for an avocado-based mousse.

As the competition comes to a close, the judges taste each dessert and offer their opinions. The contestants are on the edge of their seats as they await the final verdict. After much deliberation, the winner of season 11, episode 13 of Cutthroat Kitchen is announced.

Overall, "Hedwig And The Angry Enchilada" is a thrilling episode of Cutthroat Kitchen that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With plenty of surprises, twists, and turns, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the show.