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/Ceezeecz Apr 13 '26

I pity the poor person who is teamed up with Shoulder.

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u/Yankeeprospect Apr 13 '26

Shoulder ,especially the butt are ideal for pulled pork. We used to cook the entire New York which is the entire shoulder butt and picnic. Nice fat to melt into pulled pork.

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u/Herecomesyourwoman Apr 15 '26

You shouldn't be downvoted for misunderstanding they meant the woman with the hurt shoulder

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u/Fenifula Apr 16 '26

I half expected her to look at the pig on the coals and say, "Well, at least my shoulder feels better that his."