Emeril and Michael Lomonico present some comfort food favorites. Wonton Soup; Curried Pea Soup with Frizzed Ginger; Emeril's Knife and Fork Open-Faced Sandwich; Philly Cheese Steak; Peanut Butter Cream Pie; Double Crust Apple Pie
We all know Iron Chef Michael Symon loves his pork, and these two feuds are sure to bring home the bacon. In Philly, the cheesesteak may be the sandwich that made the city famous, but John's Roast Pork and Tony Luke's deep in South Philly have been slicing up this garlicky, Italian treat for years and it's up to Michael Symon to crown a champion. Next, In St. Louis, barbecue is big business and pork ribs frame a feud between Pappy's and 17th St. Bar and Grill.
Food Network searched for the Ultimate Comfort Food recipe. After a nationwide recipe contest, nine finalists competed in three rounds: Chili, Mac and Cheese and Sandwiches. A panel of food experts determined whose comfort food dish was the best. See who walks away the winner of $25,000!
COMPETITORS: Chili
Peg SchaeferRecipe: Mexitana Ancho-Lamb Chili Hometown: Bozeman, Mo.
Ray Isacsson -- Winner!Recipe: Spanish Influenced Chili with Collard Wrapped Pork, Chorizo and Sweet and Smoky Paprikas Hometown: Danbury, Conn.
Anne TegtmeierRecipe: Ultimate Veggie Chili
Mac and Cheese
Autumn ClementsRecipe: Black and Tan Irish Mac and Cheddar Hometown: Amelia Island, Fla.
Brett Greenberg -- WinnerRecipe: French Onion "Soup" Mac and Cheese
Jenny FlakeRecipe: Pepita Crusted Cheddar Jack Southwest Chicken Mac Hometown: Gilbert, Ariz.
SandwichIvan Aviles -- COMFORT FOODS GRAND PRIZE WINNER!Recipe: Boricua Plantain Sandwich Hometown: Holtsville, N.Y.
Anna Georgantonis-KeahRecipe: Squash Sandwiches Hometown: Austin, Texas
Michael GilettoRecipe: Germany's Version of the "South Philly Cheese Steak with a Twist" Hometown: Mickleton, N.J.