The BEST episodes of Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen season 4
Every episode of Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen season 4!
Last Chance Kitchen takes Top Chef and strips it down. Ousted chefs from Top Chef compete head to head for the chance to, not only redeem themselves, but to possibly return to Top Chef, and win. In each episode, two or more chefs are pitted against each other in a single challenge, with judgment placed solely on Tom Collicchio.
#1 - Redemption Royal
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/10/2014
Challenge: The chefs transformed the dishes that sent them home into winning dishes. Aaron: Nori & Soy Pork Sausage, Seared Scallop, Hon Dashi Pickled Vegetables & Lemon Ginger Syrup. James: Ponzu Marinated Clams, Shaved Vegetable Herb & Citrus Salad. Joy: Roasted Veal with Celery Root Purée, Bacon Studded Kale & Pickled Vegetable Vinaigrette. Keriann: Vanilla Crêpe, Burnt Banana & White Chocolate Mousse, Marinated Berries, Salty Sweet Fritter & Caramel Sauce Rebecca: Seared Scallops with Fennel Garlic Purée, Wilted Fennel & Crispy Shallots. Ron: Haddock with Bay Scallop & Corn Purée, Tomato Corn Salad & Fried Capers. Stacy: Butternut Squash & Bacon Soup with Brown Butter Poached Lobster Tail & Fried Clams.
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Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/10/2014
Challenge: The chefs created dishes using dry and slimy ingredients. Adam: Salt Baked Oyster, White Miso Glaçage, Pickled Morels & Nori. Katie: Pancetta & Mascarpone Stuffed Morels with Tomatillo, Cranberry & Pepita Salad with Miso Vinaigrette. Rebecca: Warm Octopus & Confit Potato Salad, Toasted Pepitas & Pickled Red Onions.
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#3 - The Kitchen Sink
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/17/2014
Challenge: Each chef had to create a cohesive dish using 20 or more ingredients. Adam: Peruvian Ceviche, Summer Vegetable "Leche de Tigre". Katie: Indian Tomato "Stew" with Yogurt Herb Sauce & Seared Spiced Eggplant. Katsuji: Pescado Encacahuatado Mole with Nuts, Dry Fruits & Chiles.
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#4 - Liverwurst Nightmare
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/7/2015
Challenge: Each chef created a dish featuring liver. Adam: Beef Liver "Alla Nonna", Onions, Peppers & Roasted Portobello Mushroom Caps. Doug: Seared Pork Liver with Onions & Chimichurri. Katsuji: Higado Encebollado Goat Liver & Onions.
#5 - Crudité Redux
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/14/2015
Challenge: The chefs prepared dishes using produce from crudité platters. Adam: "White Pie Cannelloni" with Ranch Pancetta & Agrodolce Raisins. Doug: Seared Pork Loin, Spiced Cauliflower, Red Pepper Ranch & Ranch Pickled Vegetables.
#6 - The Last Chance Kitchen Finals
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/2015
Challenge: The chefs created Mexican-inspired dishes featuring clams. Doug: Clams with Charred Pineapple Butter, Tomatillo, Tomatoes & Pickled Red Onion. George: Steamed Clams with Serrano & Tomatillo Salsa Verde.