Plot Synopsis

In each one-hour episode of IRON CHEF: BEHIND THE BATTLE, host Alton Brown revisits fan-favorite battles from the past to fully appreciate the culinary mastery that happens in Kitchen Stadium. At the behest of the Chairman, Alton explores, dissects and offers new insights about the secret ingredients, mind-blowing cooking techniques and each Iron Chef's individual approach to their culinary confrontations. In the series opener, "Thanksgiving Feast," whether alone or as a team, Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Michael Symon had never lost while competing in the Chairman's annual turkey day showdowns. In this Battle Thanksgiving Feast, the invincible Iron Chefs Flay and Symon reteamed to continue their march toward Iron Chef Thanksgiving dominance, taking on Iron Chefs Marc Forgione and Jose Garces.
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On Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 8pm ET/PT, Food Network premiered "The Battle That Almost Killed Me: Alex Guarnaschelli," the season finale of IRON CHEF: BEHIND THE BATTLE. Blend together one American Iron Chef, one 80-pound mortadella sausage and a singular focus on upholding the honor of America's Kitchen Stadium against UK Iron Chef Judy Joo. Stir everything and cook for exactly 60 minutes. The result: Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli's most challenging battle ever in Kitchen Stadium.