The Great Food Truck Race Season 12 Episode 3
Introduction
The Great Food Truck Race is a reality television series on the Food Network that features food trucks competing against each other in various challenges. In Season 12 Episode 3, the food trucks head to Las Vegas to compete in a challenge that involves creating a dish inspired by the city's famous buffets.
Challenge
The challenge in this episode is to create a dish that is inspired by the famous buffets of Las Vegas. The food trucks are given a budget of $500 to purchase ingredients and are given three hours to prepare and cook their dishes. The winner of the challenge will receive an advantage in the next round, while the losing truck will have to compete in a sudden death elimination.
Contestants
There are six food trucks competing in this episode:
- Flaming Fried
- Southwest Soul
- Just Wing It
- Burger Brigade
- Chops and Swirls
- Stuffed
Highlights
One of the highlights of this episode is the creative dishes that the food trucks come up with. Flaming Fried creates a dish called "Vegas on a Stick," which is a skewer of shrimp, steak, and vegetables that is coated in a spicy buffalo sauce. Southwest Soul creates a dish called "Buffet in a Bowl," which is a bowl of rice, beans, and vegetables that is topped with a variety of meats and sauces.
Another highlight of this episode is the tension between the contestants. Just Wing It and Burger Brigade have a heated argument over who has the right to park in a certain location, while Chops and Swirls and Stuffed have a disagreement over the best way to prepare their dishes.
Judging
The dishes are judged by a panel of three judges, who taste each dish and give their feedback. The judges in this episode are:
- Simon Majumdar - Food writer and critic
- Nicole Gaffney - Chef and TV host
- Samuel Monsour - Chef and restaurateur
The judges are impressed with the creativity and flavor of all the dishes, but ultimately choose Flaming Fried as the winner of the challenge.
Sudden Death
Just Wing It and Burger Brigade are the two trucks that have to compete in the sudden death elimination round. The challenge is to create a dish that incorporates a popular Las Vegas cocktail, the Cosmopolitan. Just Wing It creates a dish called "Cosmo Wings," which are chicken wings that are marinated in a Cosmopolitan sauce. Burger Brigade creates a dish called "Cosmo Burger," which is a burger that is topped with a Cosmopolitan reduction.
The judges are impressed with both dishes, but ultimately choose Burger Brigade as the winner of the sudden death round. Just Wing It is eliminated from the competition.
Conclusion
The Great Food Truck Race Season 12 Episode 3 is a thrilling episode that showcases the creativity and talent of the competing food trucks. The challenge to create a dish inspired by the buffets of Las Vegas is a difficult one, but the trucks rise to the occasion and create some truly delicious dishes. The tension between the contestants adds to the drama of the episode, while the sudden death elimination keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. Overall, this is a must-watch episode for fans of the show.