Who is Derak Green? ‘MasterChef: Generations’ Season 14 star slammed for 'ruining' mouth-watering dish

Derak Green was hopeful of getting an apron on the Fox show
UPDATED JUN 6, 2024
Derak failed to get an apron on 'MasterChef Generations' (Facebook/@Derakgreen)
Derak failed to get an apron on 'MasterChef Generations' (Facebook/@Derakgreen)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Derak Green is a contestant on 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14, a cooking competition show where amateur chefs compete for a chance to win the title of MasterChef and a cash prize. In the new episode, Derak presented his dish, Sticky Pork Belly with Smoked Gouda Grits and Fried Quail Egg, for evaluation by the judges.

Visually, Derak's dish was impressive and caught the judges' attention. However, when it came to tasting, the judges had mixed reviews. Gordon Ramsay, one of the judges, complimented the flavor of the pork belly but criticized the texture of the grits, describing them as too gummy. Aarón Sánchez compared the dish unfavorably to "quick-service Chinese," indicating that it lacked the sophistication expected on the show.

Lidia Bastianich, another judge, enjoyed the taste overall but agreed that the dish didn't meet the standard required for advancement in the competition. Unfortunately for Derak, the judges' critique led to him being criticized for ruining the sticky pork belly dish. As a result, he was ultimately sent home without receiving an apron, ending his journey on 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14.

Derak Green is an amateur cook

Derak Green is an amateur chef who has been passionate about cooking for his family for a considerable amount of time. With years of experience in the kitchen, Derak has honed his culinary skills and developed his own unique dishes that he loves to share with his loved ones.

Not only does Derak, enjoy cooking for his family, but he also loves to share his culinary creations with others on social media. His Instagram and Facebook feeds are filled with mouthwatering photos of his dishes, showcasing his talent and creativity in the kitchen. In addition to his social media presence, Derak runs a YouTube channel where he posts cooking tutorials and recipe videos.

Derak cooks for his family and friends (Instagram/ @derakgreen)
Derak cooks for his family and friends (Instagram/@derakgreen)

Derak Green was hopeful of receiving an apron on the show 

When Derak auditioned for 'MasterChef: Generations', he was hopeful and excited at the prospect of showcasing his skills on a national stage. He believed that his passion for cooking and his years of experience would help him secure an apron and advance in the competition. Derak even shared on his Facebook page that he was confident he would succeed on the show.

However, despite his best efforts, Derak fell short during his audition. The judge's criticism of his dish, particularly the texture of the grits, came as a disappointment to Derak, who had hoped to impress them with his culinary skills. Though he initially believed he would receive an apron, Derak ultimately faced the bitter reality of failure on the show. 

Derak failed to get an apron (Facebook/ @derakgreen)
Derak failed to get an apron (Facebook/@derakgreen)
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