Our own Justin Sutherland is bringing his contemporary Southern cuisine to Iron Chef America as he takes on Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli in Kitchen Stadium. He'll have to impress judges Susan Feniger and Jonathan Waxman to win the culinary battle.

“Based on the Japanese cult sensation, Iron Chef America carries on the legend of Kitchen Stadium and the famed ‘secret ingredient.’ Each week, world-class chefs battle the legendary Iron Chefs of America. Alton Brown serves as Commentator and Mark Dacascos is Chairman.” (foodnetwork.com)

A Minnesota native, Justin Sutherland graduated from Apple Valley High School and went on to Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Atlanta. Sutherland has been the Executive Chef of Handsome Hog since its March 2016 opening. His love for Southern cuisine has made Handsome Hog one of the top restaurants for contemporary Southern food in Minnesota.