9.24.2010

AHA Iron Chef Competition September 22 & 23

The AHA Iron Chef Competition provides an opportunity for chefs to display their amazing culinary techniques and skills, with the opportunity to earn bragging rights and build their reputations as top talent in the state.  The competition is open to eight eligible chefs from restaurants, country clubs or catering businesses that are members of the Arkansas Hospitality Association.  As part of the Iron Chef challenge, contestants must use a "mystery protein" announced at the competition that truly showcases the contestants creativity.

This is the line up.  Simply the Best Chef Jason Godwin along with Sous Chef Joel Carr competed in Heat 3.

The mystery protein was Top Sirloin.  Here is Joel deciding how to break down the meat and which part to use.

Jason working on the other components to be cooked with the sirloin.

The competitor's final product
Chef Tung Nguyen of Southland Gaming & Racing along with Sous Chef Howard Austion

Heat 3 winning plate by Simply the Best!
Deconstructed Braised Sirloin

From left to right:
Shane Henderson, Rob Best, Jason Godwin & Joel Carr

Meet the judges (from left to right):
Vince Pianalto, Chrissy Sanderson & Lee Richardson

The mystery protein for the Semi Finals on Thursday was Pork Loin Roast.
Jason & Joel prepared a Bone In Pork Chop with Caramelized Onions, Bacon Cheddar Grits & Chunky BBQ Sauce.

The winning plate by Chef Rob Nelson of River Grille with Sous Chef James Rose









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