Ep 4. The Tong and Short of It

In season 13, episode 4 of Cutthroat Kitchen, titled "The Tong and Short of It," four chefs are ready to compete in a cooking competition that tests not only their culinary skills but also their ability to outsmart their opponents. As always, host Alton Brown is on hand to guide the competitors through each round of challenges, which involve a variety of sabotages that are meant to throw them off their game.

The theme of this episode revolves around using chopsticks and other utensils, rather than traditional cooking tools, to prepare their dishes. The first round begins with the chefs having to use chopsticks to gather all the necessary ingredients for their dish from a conveyor belt that's moving at a fast pace. One chef's chopsticks are confiscated by Alton, leaving them at a disadvantage, while another chef is forced to wear a pair of bouncy stilts while cooking.

In the second round, the chefs must use a sizzling hot wok that's been infused with two sabotages: one chef must wear oven mitts while cooking, while another has to cook with a blindfold on. Despite the challenges, the chefs manage to turn out some impressive dishes, including a spicy stir-fry and a savory rice pilaf.

Next up is the infamous Auction, where the sabotages get even more devious. One chef is forced to wear a pair of clown shoes that keep falling off, while another has to use a rolling pin to make their pasta dough. The chefs bid against each other to determine who gets stuck with each challenge, adding a strategic element to the game.

The final round takes on a new twist, as the chefs must use chopsticks and a miniature camp stove to cook their dishes while huddled together in a small tent. The kitchen is full of obstacles that make it difficult to move around, and the chefs must race against the clock to finish their dishes before time runs out. One chef's tent is stripped of its walls, leaving them exposed to the elements, while another is limited to using just one hand to cook.

In the end, the chef who manages to overcome the most sabotages and impress the judges with their final dish will be crowned the winner of Cutthroat Kitchen season 13, episode 4. It's a high-pressure competition that requires quick thinking, expert culinary skills, and a willingness to play dirty when necessary. Tune in to see who comes out on top!