The remaining contestants had to cook with the "classic" pairing of steak and potatoes.
, titled "Home State Heroes," aired on June 6, 2018. This episode marked a turning point as the competition intensified with its first Mystery Box challenge and a surprising double elimination. Episode Highlights & Challenges MasterChef Season 9 - Episode 4
“That was horrible editing... They focused on Alecia so much there was zero suspense about who the winner was.” Reddit · r/Masterchef · 7 years ago The remaining contestants had to cook with the
The episode ended on a somber note for Sal and Sid , who were both eliminated for technical errors, including overcooked steak and broken sauces. Community Reviews & Perspectives “Samantha should've went home
The Top 24 home cooks were tasked with creating a dish that represented their heritage using ingredients native to their home states.
“Samantha should've went home... whenever someone (Gerron, Shanika) raises their voice to tell her to do something... she starts whining and crying.” Reddit · r/Masterchef · 7 years ago
For a closer look at the home state ingredients and the judges' critiques, check out these recaps and highlights: Masterchef US S09E04 YouTube · xqc my bubu