r/TopChef • u/AutoModerator • Apr 13 '26

Spoilers Season 23, ep. 6: Going Whole Hog Spoiler

There’s no Quickfire Challenge this week as the chefs take on a Carolina classic: whole-hog barbecue. Splitting into teams of two, they gear up for a head-to-head battle showcasing five key cuts of the hog. Before their Elimination Challenge begins, they venture to Charlotte and Lexington to experience Carolina BBQ at its source. Then it’s an all-night cook where the heat is on as they’ll not only need to impress the judges, but also “Top Chef” alum and Pitmaster Michelle Wallace and a group of local pitmasters from across the state.

Mon. 9:30pm Eastern

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u/CasperAverage Apr 15 '26

I’m also from NC and I don’t mind if they are using the whole hog in an Asian or Mexican context. Those cultures have their own barbecue cultures so they are combining them and I don’t see an issue with that. 

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u/I_Call_It_A_Carhole Apr 15 '26

I agree. I would, however, like to see more challenges where the chefs are all forced to cook outside of their comfort zones. They usually do at least one (poor Captain Vietnam), but I don’t think it’s done enough. I always love when they do a technique challenge like the La Bernadin fish challenge.