It's official: The countdown to The Next Iron Chef: Redemption has officially begun — fans are just seven days away from the premiere episode (November 4 at 9 pm ET/PT). Since this season is all about redemption, you’ll see 10 familiar chefs battling it out again, proving they’ve got the skills to win the ultimate prize: the title of Iron Chef.

Want to brush up on your Next Iron Chef history before it starts? The Next Iron Chef: Redemption stories are now available to watch for DISH customers starting today. In this series, chefs from previous seasons of Food Network’s The Next Iron Chef and Iron Chef America provide an intimate behind-the-scenes look at their experience competing on the show, including an explanation of what went wrong for them and what led to their ultimate elimination. Tune into Blockbuster Studio Channel 102 exclusively on DISH to check out this season's chefs — click here for the schedule. The chefs will also detail their strategy for victory in the upcoming season (channel 110 for DISH customers). Each behind-the-scenes interview will be paired with the Next Iron Chef or Iron Chef America episode that sent them packing in an earlier season.

In celebration of the new season and these stories, DISH is giving away stainless steel cookware sets to five lucky fans. Between the holiday season coming up and everyday cooking, these pots and pans will have you cooking like an Iron Chef in no time. You can buy your own cookware set here or enter in the comment field below for a chance to win one. To enter: Tell us which chef you're rooting for this season and why. We’re giving away a 10-piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set to five lucky, randomly selected commenters.

You may only comment once to be considered and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S. states, D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 to win. For the first day of the giveaway, all entries (answers) must be entered between 11:00 a.m. EST on October 28 and 5 p.m. EST on November 4, 2012. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of each prize: approx. $199.95. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a Food Network, 9721 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932.

So tell us, which chef are you rooting for this season and why (see the full list here)?