Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000

Quarter-Finalist

Jacob Harr

Chef. Father. Entrepreneur. For 20 years, I've served others through food and believe great meals bring people together.

Currently 7

in the Quarter-Finals

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What is your signature dish?

Cast-Iron Ribeye, Smoked Potato Purée, Charred Asparagus, Crispy Shallots, and Black Garlic Demi-Glace.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My greatest culinary inspiration isn't a celebrity chef, it's every hardworking cook, mentor, and team member I've worked beside over the last twenty years. They taught me discipline, humility, and how food brings people together. That's the kind of chef I've always tried to be.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would invest the money into Iron + Oven, my meal-prep company focused on helping busy people eat well and live healthier lives. The funds would help secure kitchen space, equipment, packaging, insurance, and operational support so I can serve more customers throughout Milwaukee.

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