The chefs were presented with a large display adorned with numerous miniature doors. The contestants took turns opening doors, each concealing a random ingredient. As the winner of the previous Elimination Challenge, Rasika was allowed to choose her door first. They then had 30 minutes to create dishes pairing their mystery ingredient with Door County cherries. The winner received US$5,000.

The guest judges were actress Clea DuVall and Top Chef: New York runner-up/Top Chef: All-Stars finalist Carla Hall.

Kristen Kish: "Just 3 hours north of Milwaukee is a place called door county doors. The quaint coastal towns of this part of Wisconsin are known for their scenic views and these cherries. So for your next quick fire challenge, we want to see what you can do with door county cherries paired with some unexpected ingredients. Behind these little tiny doors are mystery ingredients that you'll have to incorporate into your dishes with the cherries.

• Rasika: Cherries with Cipollini Onions

• Danny: Cherries with Bamboo Shoots

• Amanda: Cherries with Yellow Mustard

• Michelle: Cherries with Ginseng

• Charly: Cherries with Chocolate

• Kenny: Cherries with Marshmallows

• Dan: Cherries with Kimchi

• Kevin: Cherries with Black Garlic

• Savannah: Cherries with Chicken Livers

• Kaleena: Cherries with canned Pink Salmon

• Laura: Cherries with Condensed Milk

• Alisha: Cherries with Serrano Peppers

• Manny: Cherries with Soy Sauce