MSNBC has
officially uncovered the secrets that make Iron Chef America work - and unlike the Amateur Gourmet, they don't seem to have been required to sign a nondisclosure agreement.
The "secret" ingredient is chosen from a list of five possible ingredients that are given to the chefs prior
to the filming of the show. While they don't generally know the actual one that will be used, the time they are given
to plan certainly does not make it a surprise. To get the effect of a surprise, some scenes - including the reveal of
the ingredient - are subject to multiple takes. The actually cooking time is still strictly held to 60 minutes, even
though some ingredients may be simmering or nearly ready to use when the clock starts.
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