In the episode aired on March 3, the contestants of ‘MasterChef Celebrity Ecuador 3’ faced a two-phase pressure cooking challenge in pairs. The first challenge involved cooking a perfect piece of pork belly within 60 minutes, which was crucial for advancing to the second phase where they had to prepare a dish using pork cuts. The pairs showcased their culinary creativity and skills in an intense atmosphere, aiming for the coveted ‘chef pin’.

The contestants were paired as follows: Andy Suzuki and El Jose prepared a pork loin with caramelized pineapple, sautéed vegetables, rice, and a sweet soy-orange sauce. Beber Espinoza and Nexar Gómez presented a pork loin on sweet potato puree, accompanied by vegetables, crispy kale, and a mustard mayonnaise sauce. Monserrath Astudillo and Carlos Luis Andrade presented a pork loin with mote pillo, puffed mote, chicharrón dust, ripe banana, and a naranjilla-peanut sauce. The dynamic pair of Karime Borja and Frickson Erazo created a pig fry with butter parsley potatoes, ripe bananas, and pickled onions with anise, showcasing a variety of flavors and techniques.

The episode concluded with the announcement of Mara Topic going to direct elimination, as Bastián Napolitano claimed the last ‘chef pin’, highlighting the competitive nature of the show and keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. The combination of talent, pressure, and high stakes continues to drive the excitement in this season of ‘MasterChef Celebrity Ecuador’.