Ep 12. Ozark Mountains

In season 4 episode 12 of Man v. Food, host Casey Webb travels to the Ozark Mountains to take on some of the area's most epic food challenges. The episode begins with Casey trying his hand at the "Big Unit" challenge at City Grill in West Plains, Missouri. This challenge consists of a 29-inch pizza that must be eaten in one hour or less. Casey struggles to finish the massive pie, but his determination pushes him through to the end.

Next, Casey heads to Wagon Wheel Cafe in De Soto, Missouri to try their famous "mountain-sized" cinnamon roll. This sweet treat weighs in at a whopping 4 pounds and is made fresh daily. Casey takes on the challenge of finishing the cinnamon roll in 45 minutes, but soon realizes that the size of this dessert may prove too much even for him.

Moving on to Fayetteville, Arkansas, Casey visits Hog Haus Brewing Company to take on their "Bavarian Beast" challenge. This meal consists of a 1-pound Bavarian-style pretzel, 1 pound of bratwurst, 1 pound of sauerkraut, and 1 pound of mashed potatoes, all to be consumed in 30 minutes or less. Casey attacks the challenge with gusto, but the sheer amount of food proves to be a major obstacle.

Continuing his culinary journey through the Ozark Mountains, Casey visits Penguin Ed's Bar-B-Q in Fayetteville, Arkansas to try their "Dominator" challenge. This sandwich is made up of 1 pound of pulled pork, 1 pound of beef brisket, 1 pound of smoked turkey, and 1 pound of sausage, stacked high on a foot-long bun. Casey pushes himself to the limit to try and finish this meaty monstrosity in just 45 minutes.

The final challenge of the episode takes place at the Post Office Cafe and Gift Shop in Marble Falls, Arkansas. Casey takes on their "Hubcap Burger" challenge, which consists of a 3-pound hamburger patty topped with cheese and served on a 14-inch bun. This massive burger must be finished in one hour or less, and Casey faces one of his toughest challenges yet.

Throughout the episode, Casey showcases his competitive spirit and willingness to take on any challenge, no matter how daunting. He also discovers the rich history and unique cuisine of the Ozark Mountains, meeting the locals and experiencing the area's vibrant food culture. With each challenge, Casey pushes himself to the limit, proving that he truly is the ultimate food warrior.