ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE COOKING BATTLE - TAKE 2!! | Sorted Food

GET READY for the second battle in our Battles Revisited series; and this time, the theme is CHOCOLATE! Will Mike continue his reign of victory or will Barry knock him off the top spot? Watch to find out!
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[@brandonsipes8028]

An idea for a badge battle could be the “teaching badge” where they have to walk a completely new “normal” through the cooking of a dish.

[@highbreednightfall8235]

This is amazing !

[@SortedFood]

Great idea! Thanks for this :)

[@sammybabi]

I volunteer🙋‍♀️as the normal lol

[@victoriashevlin8587]

Excellent idea. The best way to demonstrate your understanding of a topic is to walk someone else through it.

[@TheSuzberry]

How about a Normal teaching a chef?

[@peonies-]

I'm just imagining if last week's Ursula had to get ingredients in the shops 🤣

[@SortedFood]

😂 this would be absolutely hilarious!

[@BeardedDanishViking]

I'm fairly sure that would result in an arrest on grounds of harassment. No one wants to see that.

[@tang3151]

@@BeardedDanishViking speak for yourself, I'd love to see that

[@meacadwell]

After reading what you wrote I'm now picturing each one in costume having to go to the store to get their supplies before being able to start cooking.

[@kronostime8146]

@@meacadwell That would be the best show ever!!!!!

[@klaurakearns]

not calling him "Buzz Mike-Year" was a seriously missed opportunity

[@canelavanillaice]

I was thinking Baz-lightyear was a missed opportunity.

[@ruqayyasule]

@@canelavanillaice yes, I thought about that too.

[@rachaelriddle3526]

They wanted to give us the opportunity. Sorted can't have all the fun.

[@missdire]

@@canelavanillaice I was thinking the same thing. But Buzz Mikeyear works just as well.

[@Anna-uh3jq]

Barry going shopping mid-battle is an entire mood. 😂

[@nathanielfoo7835]

Reminiscent of the focaccia cheese steak 😂

[@hannahdancy4508]

And in full cosplay too 🤣

[@SortedFood]

💯

[@Anna-uh3jq]

@@hannahdancy4508 haha I know! That was the best bit. Loved that they showed him feeling a bit awkward in the shop with all the people staring at him.

[@professorsypher6174]

how did he not win? He had to go buy fresh fruit in the middle of cooking and his dish still turned out perfect!

[@lordikka5146]

Anyone else just happy to see James back and as judgy as ever?

[@O2BAmachine]

🙋🏽

[@zybch]

Plus his new toupee.

[@MrSpirals]

James seems very chill these days. Glad that the Statler to Ben's Waldorf has returned nonetheless !

[@pixelised]

Me! 🙋🏻‍♂️ Plus his hair looks so fluffy!…🤩

[@fionaclaphamhoward5876]

"We haven't mentioned the pastry yet..." and "Cooked through is a low bar..." - ah, how we missed the snark

[@markj6034]

You know you’ve been watching sorted for a long time when you look at the costumes and think: “this is normal.”

[@LittleRED_Mochi]

True... there has been some crazier constumes back then..

[@bestnarryever]

OMG yes

[@Lilian040210]

or "finally the costumes are back" 😂

[@Lammington2]

I'm eagerly awaiting the chicken battle revisited.

[@ethancampbell215]

I find it funny when a new viewer questions why things happen in videos like them dressing up and because I’m actually thinking about it I have a little chuckle because we just expect these things now and completely overlook the weird stuff 😂

[@hannahkagan5375]

“Cooked through is a low bar though.” We all missed James’ snark, Ebbers himself was cracking up!

[@Mira-er2lb]

James' *

[@hannahkagan5375]

@@Mira-er2lb thanks! I made my comment before my morning coffee hit my brain.

[@hannahkagan5375]

@Nancy Massi missed as in it was gone and we pined for it, not missed like we didn’t notice it 😆

[@Mira-er2lb]

@@hannahkagan5375 😊☕

[@kyleyuen245]

I love James new positive outlook, but you can't help but miss the sassy james

[@garyheaton3302]

I was really hoping to have James pull an imaginary string and have Barry shout, “there’s a ganache in my boot.” Or Mike exclaim, “To chocolate and beyond!”

[@SortedFood]

HAHAHA!!! They both missed a trick there for sure.

[@mariadocarmosobreira8323]

This was a special one! Congrats!

[@deborahelder2212]

The you've got a friend in me was bang on though

[@fionaclaphamhoward5876]

I thought for sure Mike would allude to Barry having been to infinity and beyond to get his mango...

[@asilverfoxintasmania9940]

@@deborahelder2212 I think Barry missed that given his reaction though!

[@lauraqp1995]

I can't get over Barry going to the supermarket dressed up as Woody 😂

[@bookclubish1689]

and buying a single mango xD

[@VillaDan]

@@bookclubish1689 he bought a few other things too lol

[@niseplank4527]

I just came from the shops. There were absolutely no cute guys dressed as Woody. I feel cheated.

[@kirkediamond1270]

Funnily enough, it's not that unusual. I work in a supermarket and we regularly get people that are dressed up. The two most frequent ones are Batman and a Guerilla - they come in every few weeks 😂

[@kaiwang5223]

new video idea: James and Ben create a dish, normals has to taste the dish and guess which ingredients are used and recreate it without the recipe.

[@steveaustin2686]

That could be hilarious.

[@kaiwang5223]

@@aquaspire7671 That'd be awsome . Rose flavored chicken? lol

[@sittingintraffic]

i'd love to see that

[@laartje24]

Didn't they do this at some point with some kind of cake? Anyway would love to see it again.

[@wizzzard999]

Chris Morocco vibes here XD

[@bulman07]

“I don’t think that’s gonna make it into the edit” 😂

[@SortedFood]

How wrong he was 😂

[@DST975]

Just for a heart stopping minute, I thought Mike was going to put the tart case in the oven with the beans still in the plastic wrap 😱 okaaay, heat proof cling film... learn something new every day 😂

[@Erdnussbuttertoast]

omg did they SAY it was heat proof cling film? bc I was totally fretting over that! come on guys, use a clean dish towel!

[@RubyJamez]

Yea I was looking at the film going into the oven like "nooooo"

[@zdoriksandorik]

When i tell you i gasped

[@MsInsanityMadness]

Even if it is, I believe plastic still leaks toxins when heated up. :(

[@jenna6149]

I was just waiting for someone to step in because I was horrified!! Parchment... something... but cling film!? It still doesn't seem right.

[@MrKeero]

Out of all the angles for the sexies of the tart they chose to show off the part that got broken off. And I kinda like that fact.

[@Y0G0FU]

Hahaha nice detail

[@MoonyDrak]

Are we not going to talk about coco being hydrophobic? That was FASCINATING! That bit was the best thing about this video lol. Thank you, Ben!

[@asiyah7714]

I know!!! I loved that, no wonder i always find cocoa hard to mix with liquid, there are always little pockets of cocoa lumps!

[@micheinnz]

@@asiyah7714 I've found the best way is to sift it first so there are no big lumps and mix it to a paste with a little liquid first. Then you can add more, gradually, whisking as you go and it will incorporate nicely. Even better if the liquid has some fat in it (such as cream or whole milk) as the cocoa is fat soluble.

[@asiyah7714]

@@micheinnz Thanks

[@txy345]

He's a super geek, super geek!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

“I already have a Sheriff’s Badge.” - Barry James Taylor, 2021. I like this energy.

[@laureno5031]

Calm Mike showed this battle. He is rare.

[@patdo777]

One day he may be medium-rare

[@magsimags]

so happy for Mike. he needed a winning streak. it's been a long time coming

[@avengefullgirl95]

he really has been getting the short end of the stick recently so I smiled at the results lol

[@ShibaMcDogeface]

Yeah! I aaalmost started getting a bit angry like they were bullying him :D

[@Janusezteog]

You brought back battles, you brought back costumes, now bring back Dad jokes!

[@mubashiramoin8971]

Yasss

[@ryand3581]

Can we have the following: - All 3 normals working together at once vs 1 chef. - The solo chef gets an extra 15 minutes. - 4 course meal - One mandatory dish decided by the judging chef that both teams have to create, but all 3 individuals have to have helped create.

[@ConniJo]

3 normals having to cook together? I can just imagine the chaos that will ensue 😅

[@jackt4121996]

Don't worry Mike, I actually think the little brittle gems are more aesthetic than the big shards anyway, Love the costumes as well boys!

[@CHEFPKR]

These cooking battles make me so freaking happy. Well done gents and grats on the book!

[@NotAnAlchemist_Ed]

Your videos also make me happy, chef!

[@totemghost1420]

Collab Senpai?

[@1234cheung]

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[@aleth017]

Barry going to the store wearing that costume and not putting the mango on his dish just made my day 🙃

[@niarsyad]

I'm actually surprised seeing Mike not lifting up the dough before pressing it into the pan. I just- I thought he's done it hundreds of times before 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@TheIvoryDingo]

He thinks he's being smart... even though he's still making a mistake. But isn't that just the Normals in a nutshell though?

[@strawberrired]

As a chemistry major I enjoyed the fun fact about cocoa powder the most. Pretty sure I missed some important ganache info while spending a good few seconds being fascinated by a spoon being dipped into a glass of water. Oh this explains so much about making hot chocolate!

[@ConniJo]

That is why I always put a little of the liquid into the powder first, stir it until pasty and then slowly add the rest of the liquid. Like that you can get a smooth drink even with cold milk

[@secretforreddit]

@@ConniJo I do the same! It just makes for such an easier time incorporating the chocolate.

[@HAlC-up4hm]

@@ConniJo I actually like having some little unincorporated bits of hot chocolate mix floating on top...they're like extra bursts of flavor. LOL

[@porakiyadraekojin3390]

@@ConniJo I do thus myself as well. It makes it soooo much easier to stir, and you can use the same method for other powder based drink mixes.

[@fionaclaphamhoward5876]

@@ConniJo adds a whole set of new reasons to make hot chocolate bombs Ben's way - with the powder already pre-mixed to a paste - with liqueur, of course! (Or just miss out the tempering chocolate bit and just mix your hot chocolate powder with liqueur directly in the cup...?)

[@dannyhines1799]

" regardless of whether you lose to Jamie or not You've Got a Friend in Me". Best line in the whole show!

[@river6223]

I'm loving the series of re-doing the battles and the added cosplay really tops it off😂

[@SortedFood]

We're glad you're enjoying it :)

[@alecto7926]

@@SortedFood re-do the Disney battle

[@T_1.5]

@@alecto7926 but in Dreamworks costumes

[@mizzfit02]

Wow. Barry walking in as Woody, must have been the highlight for the people working at that shop that day. I'll be honest... I would've kept laughing the rest of the day.

[@zzskyninjazz1821]

James attempt at diverting to a plug was hilarious

[@bushidobrown9857]

The slice on that tart was BANGIN

[@SortedFood]

We know right? 🤤

[@metsfan241996]

Not sure how to classify, but a menu or a memorization badge can be entertaining. Give them a dish recipe that they've never made before, a night to practice with, and see how well they can replicate it in a challenge without the recipe.

[@VixeyTeh]

"Look hydrophobic" lol, I love Ben. He's super geeky.

[@alisaishere]

He's a super geek, super geek!

[@sammybabi]

Anyone else spend their Sundays meal prepping while binging Sorted videos for the millionth time just counting down until the new video release???

[@moonbook12]

Me I useally make something to eat

[@jasonbintz6681]

Wednesdays and Sundays are my favorite days. Watch the sunday video while having brunch

[@IDKAWD]

Absolutely! They're usually the ones who remind me to season my stuff :D

[@donaldfinch1411]

So...NOT just me.

[@mogthecat6833]

I've been watching them on the treadmill at the gym. It makes me feel slightly subversive.

[@vaibhavguptawho]

Our music-making, Janice-voicing, video-editing boy is the reigning and defending battle champion, and it's glorious.

[@avivgalmidi]

Idea for a battle: revisit a challenge but switch between the contesters recipes. As in, if the battle is between Mike and Barry then Mike would have to make whatever Barry made during the last battle and vice versa (with their own changes and twists of course)

[@alisaishere]

This is a fun idea!

[@shfqbsh]

Missed opportunity for Barry to have been Baz Lightyear 😥

[@AVest421]

I'm so happy that the classic ultimate battles are back. It's weirdly nostalgic, it's what got me hooked on sorted all those years ago.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

“Is this the part of the recipe where you make something?” - Michael Brian Huttlestone, Owner of being Salty, 2021. Workplace Banter...SORTED 😂

[@laminesadoun]

Mike missed an opportunity to say that this time around he’ll use hacks and stuff he’s learned to take the tart to infinity and beyond!

[@turr8894]

I hope you keep this series even after the build up for the book release it's so interesting to see how much they've improved and what more thyw can put on the table 💖💖

[@SortedFood]

We're glad you're enjoying it. 😀

[@segoi11]

The twin chef silent reaction to Mike's pushing the pastry into the pan. lol. Wow. Mike's doing really well. Is it terrible that I'm both impressed and proud?

[@cameronknowles6267]

That was a mistake he should’ve lifted the pastry

[@segoi11]

@@cameronknowles6267 I know. Ben explained after he and James did their twin little dance of horror.

[@kateh7484]

This weeks costumes are fine but last weeks were PERFECTION 👌🏻

[@MrKingkez]

That make up on mike was sooooo good his cheek bones where like magic

[@JackJarman]

Some say Mr Whippy, some say Mr Woody... Oh Ben 😂 Whatever outfit is next, needs to consider how many puns and innuendos Ben can make about them!

[@awhite3747]

And that's not including tasting Barry's when it was hot n fresh 😱😂

[@mswishwashstoning8450]

James turning his head with a straight face was hilarious. That man has heard too many bennuendos in his life time XD

[@espyboy]

From winning no badges at the start to tying up with Jamie and Barry, Mike is making a comeback!

[@davidglover3188]

imposter ('impasta') recipe relay where all the guys are given a meal on a card such as spag bol, but one of them is instead given a similar recipe such as lasagne to cause confusion

[@ConniJo]

I love it xD even more chaos than the usual relays xD

[@AllHailSp00nRiver]

Macaroni and cheese Macaroni and cheese Macaroni and cheese Macaroni and cheese Fettuccine alfredo

[@Uncle_Smidge]

Seeing a grown Mango to the shop as a cowboy makes me giggle. c:

[@seeleykaye]

I'm glad the badges aren't dependent upon the win. Mike does best when they're not trying to one up each other. He remained focused on the task at hand, and it showed in the end result. Kudos to Michael for the win! 🌟🍫🏅

[@dominicbeltz9057]

I have a small problem in witch they came with several improvements and problems with Mike’s but none with Barry but mike won so Barry had no chance unless mike failed

[@AuhidaChowdhury]

Mike's "You've got a friend in me." is underappreciated. XD

[@isangblacktupa]

Seeing James made my week ❤️😍 he’s adorable with the longer curly hair

[@Borderlines]

James looking so good with that messy hair is borderline criminal 😍

[@ZoiePerahoritis]

The cute thick curls and the beard! 🥰

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

😂 Barry literally made the day of any 5-year-old who happened to be in that Supermarket. Who won today? Seriously, if we're taking chocolate dishes, that's like making me choose my favourite child! 🤣

[@BallisticAs]

The cling film in the oven made me nervous 😬

[@mattosborne3252]

Ebbers: Remembers a chocolate dessert he had five years ago. Me: struggles to remember what he had for dinner a month ago.

[@SokaRoxMySox]

I do not own baking beans and I like to bake pie and I've always just used rice. But I usually get a soggy bottom on my crust and I haven't been able to figure out why. Now I know IT TAKES LONGER THAT WAY???? Thank you Mike, for troubleshooting my baking!

[@TheElmien]

I respect Barry for going to the store in that outfit.

[@ishraqzamee9479]

Idk how I always end up watching foods videos whilst I’m fasting 😂😂

[@TenshiMiyoko]

Idea: Costumed Budget Meals Battle? Make the Normals or the Chefs have to pick a random costume (or one chosen by Patrons) and they have to shop, cook, and present a dish for uhhhh...I'll let them decide the price? Edit: Oh...and they have to wear the costume for the entire battle. Shopping AND Cooking.

[@Princess_Vipsan]

I would love to see the normals get different recipes that they have to adapt to someone with an allergy(or multiple). Since I'm studying to become a baker this is something that has come to a new light for me and a real chef knows how to adapt the cooking for allergies.

[@SimonMetin]

My mum came in the room asking why i was watching two grown men cooking in Toy Story outfits and I didn't have an answer.

[@nikwalters1029]

The correct response is, "Why aren't you?" Lol

[@SimonMetin]

@@nikwalters1029 ofc

[@kathleenstrahm4291]

Huttlestoners unite! Keep fighting Mike! Both were drool worthy ^^ Also, was totally singing along w those Pluggy captions lol!!

[@thecatlimitdoesnotexist]

The “Pluggy plug plug” song always cracks me up. 😂🤣

[@Fyreflier]

As someone who will literally make a batch of yorkshire puddings to eat with insane amounts of gravy, learning that water in the batter makes for a crispier and lighter pudding is something I'm very happy about. Also that cocoa powder is hydrophobic is a new one for me

[@niarsyad]

OHH YES! I was getting ready for bed and this came just in time!

[@SortedFood]

Winner 👏

[@argentandroid5732]

For Americans you'll find the Cape Gooseberry marketed as goldenberries, pichu berries, or possibly as Aztec goldenberries. They are tart, citrusy, and a little bitter.

[@kweilnanna8413]

You should have a "food allergy badge" where they have to make sure that what they serve is okay for someone with severe food allergies

[@Eliza-xd5ck]

Cooking celiac safe food would be amazing! Also a great way to bring awareness generally

[@aileenmuchizuki2661]

After following sorted for many years now, i really feel like i'm following a boy band or something because i love all of them but i also have a bias 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mekhm6075]

AW YAY! Down with covid rn and this is just what I needed

[@Eliza-xd5ck]

Hope you feel better soon

[@PokhrajRoy.]

That Mango looks sadder than me on a bad day. Or as Judi Dench put it as Queen Victoria: “Sir Henry, this mango is off!”

[@Greendogblue]

I really like the badges you guys have been doing. Gamifying a cooking channel is a really unique idea and it works very well.

[@LizzBowlen]

I was not expecting to experience abject terror from a sorted vid, but seeing mike BAKE PLASTIC WRAP really transported me to somewhere like the Upside Down. (Even if it's heat proof, I have to imagine there's some potential chemical leaching/weird flavor/moisture issues.)

[@kthomas3865]

OHH the way James and Ben segued into where to get the book's and recipes got me on the floor... Really creative guys. I love these challenges, it just goes to show that the normals have learnt a lot over the years...WELL DONE GUYS...

[@margarett_b]

These videos are making me nostalgic not only because of the battle revision aspect but the costumes are also reminding me of my childhood and I absolutely love it :D Thank you for making your videos more fun than ever! I am also enjoying the badge idea very much - such an awesome idea for sprucing up your content after having been creating recipes for quite a few years already! . Sending the whole team all the love! Stay safe and have a great week ahead everyone!

[@meacadwell]

Everytime they wear costumes on this show I picture a large TARDIS closet full of different outfits. Don't know why I think this but I do.

[@Silentgrace11]

The plug song gave me joy 😂 but so did this video. I’m glad to see these two have come so far with their knowledge of chocolate!

[@1JaLena1]

I have gotten to the part where Mike puts the rice and beans in his pastry and I had a little heart attack, when he used cling film and then said: it goes in the fridge and after that straight in the oven..... Surely I can‘t be the only one?

[@shahadmamalchi4086]

revisiting the battles was the best idea ever. my fav videos to watch bc Ive been a subscriber since the og battle days !

[@jogreer9814]

I look forward to Sorted episodes all week. It’s the most fun I can have being an essential worker

[@Rewsterification]

I am HERE for the GBBO-style food drawings. So good!

[@ConniJo]

James' glorious head of hair gives me adorable Highland cattle vibes, and I love it! It looks so soft 😍 Someone else commented that he would also look good with a man bun and now I am just hoping for that 😁🤭 Also, Mikes tart looked sublime 😍 Edit: just realised autocorrect wrote bin instead of bun...

[@Mandyl360]

Ohh. Been watching for many years and I knew about the tip with using a bit of pastry to squish the pastry into the tart case. I didn't know about the necessity of lifting it gently into the case as well. Thanks for always teaching us new things!

[@DeadFam2]

I love when you revisit battles, it's great to see how you've all changed and improved. I love the costumes, I saw the next one on tiktok, I won't spoil it for anyone but it's great

[@jeffbrady7840]

My big winner? That was Barry right at 2:01. We all won for seeing that pose. The living embodiment of sass.

[@tsinninglau273]

Mike is always so funny in an outfit, I think it brings out another side of him

[@danstn]

My highlight of this video was Mike humming the score to Jurassic Park while brushing his tart base

[@holphee]

Love that you are revisiting the old challenges! MORE MORE MORE😍😁

[@olezevs]

I like the addition of the badge system, now all we need is some heaven and hell like rewards/punishments :D

[@ZoiePerahoritis]

Its 10am when you post these and it always makes me sooo hungry!!!

[@SortedFood]

Just in time for brunch?

[@ZoiePerahoritis]

@@SortedFood exactly!

[@hardwareman1158]

A pie crust par bake tip from babish is to use sugar to weigh down the crust then when it's done you have toasted sugar. Use to give a slightly more complex flavor to desserts

[@TasteBudsPod]

that chocolate cake looks amazing!

[@Aledharris]

Love that without anyone saying it, you can infer Mike’s syphilis joke.

[@Erdnussbuttertoast]

they both look like their child wanted to wear a woody/buzz costume for carnival and so they got the adult size of the other one to match their kid lol

[@kmpkmt]

Oh man, an ultimate chocolate battle... good thing I have some chocolate to snack on while watching 😎👍

[@kat_meowx1484]

I just want to say, thank you for bringing the costumes back. ❤ They make my day everytime.

[@jessicainga26]

I can’t believe mike using plastic wrap for his tart crust didn’t backfire after the first bake! I thought it would have melted straight through the dough

[@user-by4jc5tb6c]

OMG, same!! I freaked out 😳😬 So glad it worked.

[@-Devy-]

I was looking for this. Definitely not something I would have done.

[@necalopez895]

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[@necalopez895]

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[@limaman7262]

Epic intro + cosplay: Mind = BLOWN

[@SortedFood]

We aim to please!

[@vaishali_prakash11]

Congratulations Mike....Im happy you won the battle and badge!

[@LoSguardoDiCatbimba]

I'm just watching years of the show in line and I love it!

[@Kaspleen]

Does anyone still miss “I’m gooey in the middle baby let me bake”?

[@movingforwardLDTH]

Yes!

[@Lilian040210]

no

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Finally, the Reel with Mike’s Deadpan Expression and Barry’s enthusiasm makes sense lol

[@trinkab]

Barry going to the grocery mid battle is the most realistic part of the battle.😊

[@BlueGlow26]

1:05 the wall of badges looks so satisfying~