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An even more intriguing contestant emerged in 2016 when Joe Ledington, Colonel Sanders' nephew, revealed a handwritten recipe from the family archives. Reportedly mixing the spices himself in his youth, Ledington's offering presented a nostalgic, personal touch that fans clamored to try. However, the taste test did not yield positive results, as the hosts found it lacking compared to other contenders.
The Internet's Culinary Power: TC34D
Among the most labor-intensive recipes was TC34D, a crowdsourced creation led by devoted KFC enthusiasts. This recipe embedded specific geographical sourcing for its ingredients, reflecting a meticulous approach that perhaps overcomplicated matters. Upon tasting, the hosts found it diverged greatly from KFC’s original, leading to lower ratings overall.