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McDonald's almost got one by us. Earlier this month, we announced that the McRib would be returning to menus for a short time only, starting November 2nd. But we kept spotting massive McRib ads posted in the windows of various McDonald's locations, and our curiosity spiked. So we hit the McRib locator, made a couple of phone calls, and it was confirmed: McDonald's has sent the McRib into the world (at some locations) a week early.
For those of you who have been hiding under a rock, the McRib is a pork sandwich (not actually boneless ribs, so don't get your hopes up) slathered in BBQ sauce and topped with onions and pickles. After it made its last and brief appearance back in 2006, the McRib has gathered a cult following.
We admit that many of us at Slashfood were McRib virgins until today. And while we all agreed that the pork-patty sandwich was slathered with way too much BBQ sauce (so much so that the bun was soggy), it was actually a pretty pleasant nosh. To take it one step further, check out the McRib deconstructed.
McDonald's McRib Sandwich
Grade: B
Nutritional Information: 500 calories, 26 grams fat, 980 mg sodium
Our testers said: "Ok, while it wasn't a true BBQ sandwich, it was tasty and I found myself wanting more." "If I closed my eyes and you didn't tell me what it was, I could have mistaken this for a BBQ burger." "The onions and pickles get lost, but that could be because of the BBQ sauce." "The pork itself was moist, I would eat this again."
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10-27-2010 @7:16AM Tibbs said... In Scotland you can buy a King Rib Supper. That basically involves a patty like this one, dipped in barbecue sauce, dipped in batter then deep fried and served with chips (naturally).
One of the unholy Triumverate (together with Deep Fried Battered Black Pudding and Deep Fried Battered Haggis) that contributed to my Fresher's 45...
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10-29-2010 @11:11PM Jan said... McThrow-up! I wouldn't eat their food for all the money in the world.
10-30-2010 @12:24AM Di said... I personally think the McRib is inedible. I tried it and had to throw it away because it was disgusting. Of course I don't eat at McDoanlds at all. I used to eat the fish sandwiches, but after getting fish sandwiches twice with bones, that was enough.
10-30-2010 @12:39AM JENDRA said... love the McRib...I get it "hold the pickles, sauce on the side, add swiss cheese" Guilty Pleasure!! LOL
10-30-2010 @1:45AM King David said... You know, I read these laments and moans from you malcontents who state how "I wouldn't..." and "barf", and blah blah blah!! WHO CARES ABOUT YOUR PATHETIC COMMENTS ABOUT THE PRODUCT!!! Do you think you're that important that those of us WHO DON'T CARE ONE SINGLE BIT about your stupid statements should have to endure them??? WELL, YOU'RE NOT!!! TAKE YOUR Btchn and moaning and shove it!!! JAGOFFS!!!
10-30-2010 @2:24AM Mc Mike said... I love McDonald's mcribs. My wife told me she seen an ad for them so we rush to McDonald's right away. I've only had 6 so far this time around. I hope they sell them long this time than last. The BBQ sauce is to die for. I eat onions raw. And who doesn't love a good dill pickle? All the on a juicy pork patty.... Is just the greatest thing known to man... well fast food anyway.
10-30-2010 @4:17AM dvdfrnzwbr said... It make my stomach turn just by looking at the picture.
10-28-2010 @10:55PM Joseph said... "its last and brief appearance back in 2006..."
? I don't know where you live, but here in the Houston TX area we get the McRib every winter! McDonald's annually offers the tasty McRib from early November to end of December. Been that way for many years now. This morning eating a few $1 Sausage Burritos at McD's, I asked about the McRib, and the employee said they just started selling them again - a week earlier than usual. The price is up 20 cents from last year, to $2.99. I don't care for the pickles and onions, so it's sauce only for me. Ate one tonight - same great taste.
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10-30-2010 @12:20AM Joyce said... I agree we get them every year about this time in SW Indiana!! Love em with out the pickle and onion too!!
10-29-2010 @11:51PM Anthony said... It is the first time in 7 years it has been sold nationally. You can find the McRib around the country, but this is the first time in 7 years EVERY store will have it.
10-30-2010 @12:26AM Bob said... Here in FL, they seem to bring the McRib back every winter for a few months or so. Some stores also seem to 'sell out' of their supply sooner than others, so stop selling sooner. I'd like it if they just kept it on their menu all of the time. Unlike the article reviewing the taste, I LOVE the sauce....the more, the better!
10-30-2010 @1:36AM King David said... WHAAAATTTT???? Here in the Tampa/Lakeland area they just STOPPED selling them?!!!! I've found a comparable product that I can get ALL YEAR LONG in the freezer section of the local Publix store ---
10-29-2010 @8:06PM Diana said... I haven't had in in ages!!!!! I remember it being really gross, but I'm willing to give it another go and see if it's changed.
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10-29-2010 @8:13PM tom sheridan said... I CAN MAKE A McBE-OTCH FOR SOMEONE I KNOW! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ROTF!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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10-29-2010 @8:18PM steve said... My first and last experience with a McRib was biting into it and attempting to chew what turned out to be a circular blob of firm jelly (more like rubber cement). I immediately returned it for a refund, then discovered through reading about the "utility-type" ingredients that go into these fast food creations that are marketed as sandwiches.
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10-29-2010 @8:27PM LaJoconde said... I'm one of the closet McRib fans. I was really excited about having one after a 4 year absence. I was so disappointed! What ever they changed it was NOT for the better. First the shakes, then the fries and now the McRib. Shame on you Mc Donald's.
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10-29-2010 @9:11PM janette said... i totally agree. McDonalds is really screwing up the food... the shakes are terrible now. the flavorings are not even mixed thru, the mcrib has WAY to much sauce on it and the fries are always way too salty. wonder what they will mess up next??
10-30-2010 @10:24AM usmcman98 said... idc about the saltyness of the fries but they used to be so much crispier and tasteful. Now they r like bland after u eat half of a large fry and they r starting to get the texture of the old Wendy's frys(remember the really soggy ones they had for years but now their a little crispier).
10-29-2010 @8:36PM LaJoconde said... I also forgot to mention the apple pies. I loved them fried!
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10-29-2010 @8:30PM seazon said... This sandwich taste like s*it!
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