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Chef Don goes toe to toe with Chef Al; today's challenge focuses on the components of whole chicken paired with fennel; the pitmasters must artfully integrate Flo wine into their dish.

Hustle, Sizzle, and Smoke

Whole Chicken and Fennel

Chef Jazzuri and Chef Stanzee throw down in the semifinal match; sausage and tomato are on the menu today, but the contestants must also integrate blackberry Merlot jam into their dishes.

Sausage and Tomato

Southern staples, catfish and polenta, are on the menu today; Chef Jazurri throws down against Chef Ohh with a trip to the semifinals on the line.

Catfish and Polenta

Chef Stanzee of Cupcake's Kitchen battles it out against Chef Adrian of Da'Munchies ATL; featuring rib tips and apples, the competitors must delicately balance two different flavors to impress the judges with their dishes.

Rib Tips and Apple

Steve Morales of Smokey Steve's BBQ competes with Markie Darling of Daddy's Girl BBQ; the pitmasters are challenged with creating smoky and savory dishes featuring brisket and beans.

Brisket and Beans

Jay Craddick from Twisted Dish grills it up against Amanda Kinsey-Joplin of Amanda's BarBeeQue; the menu includes backyard barbecue staples like burgers and potatoes.

Burger and Potato

Hanashi Weathers, AKA Da Rib Lady, competes against Lawrence McIntosh of Mo' Betta Barbecue; they must tackle making delectable dishes featuring southern staples: wings and cabbage.

Wings and Cabbage

Jimmie Jackson of Jimmie Jerk Chicken faces off against Adaya Nijay of Atlanta Vegan Breakfast; the challenge is to turn oxtails and sweet potatoes into a delicious pairing.

Oxtail and Sweet Potato

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S1 E2 | Wings and Cabbage

E15 | Whole Chicken and Fennel

E14 | Sausage and Tomato

E12 | Catfish and Polenta

E12 | Rib Tips and Apple

E4 | Brisket and Beans

E3 | Burger and Potato

E2 | Wings and Cabbage

E1 | Oxtail and Sweet Potato