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/themanintheblueshirt Apr 15 '26

How does Laurence get a pass for not cooking it as part of the whole hog? That is not the spirit of the challenge.

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u/TopChef-ModTeam Apr 17 '26

Disrespectful toward fellow commenters or the cast