Season 5, Episode 12

Scrap Iron Chef

Alton Brown finds himself participating in a rather odd TV game show. The arena: a junkyard. The opponent: Chef Midwest. The ingredient: pork belly. Alton Brown's power play: bacon?from scratch. 'Nuff said.

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Recipes From This Episode

Scrap Iron Chef's Bacon

Molasses Black Pepper Cure

Soy Honey Brine

Honey Mustard Cure

Bacon Vinaigrette with Grilled Radicchio

Red Pepper Brine

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