Yuck ......

[marmar]

NEW YORK (AP) -- The McRib, the elusive sandwich that has inspired a cult-like following, is back.

McDonald's Corp. plans to announce Monday that the boneless barbecue pork sandwich that is not always available in stores will be sold at all U.S. locations through Nov. 14.

It's usually up to local franchises to determine when and if they want to sell the McRib, except in Germany, the only place where it's available perennially. But McDonald's said the response was so great last November when it made the McRib available nationally for about three weeks -- the first time it had done so since 1994 -- that it decided to bring it back this year. The company declined to give specific sales numbers.

The sandwich, which is dressed with onions, pickle slices and barbecue sauce, was introduced nationally in 1982. With 500 calories and 26 grams of fat, it's slightly trimmer than the Big Mac, which has 540 calories and 29 grams of fat. And just like the Big Mac, the McRib has become a popular McDonald's offering. ............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/The-McRib-makes-a-apf-3131095863.html?x=0&.v=3

[DeSwiss]

1. K&R

[quinnox]

2. The McRib is one of their really nasty sandwiches

I have to believe a collective groan will greet this news, even from Mcdonalds customers (like me)

[locahungaria]

3. To be honest, I haven't had one of those in probably 20 years......

but I do remember when they came out with them in 1982 - I had them a couple of times and at the time, thought they were pretty damn tasty!

Of course, that was then and this is now. I rarely go to McDonald's anymore, but last time I went to one a few months ago, I was pretty disgusted at how much the food had gone downhill. I don't know that I ever would have considered calling Mickey D's "quality" food, but at least it used to be decent!

Not likely that I will try to re-live that McRib experience this time around!

[Liberal_in_LA]

4. you have been neg recced! lol. Some DUers must love the mcRib

Back when I was a meat eater - the McRib was sweet...kinda of ketchupy....not at all like home BBQ

[Viking12]

5. My 11-year old tells me that the way to avoid the death penalty...

..is to request a McRib and Shamrock Shake for your last meal since the 2 items are never on the McD's menu at the same time.

[Romulox]

6. McRib is absolutely no worse than anything else McDonald's serves.

LOL at the "discriminating" McDonald's diners! :silly:

edit: I don't eat ANYTHING at McDonald's, including the fries, which haven't been the same since the late 80s/early 90s.

[Scurrilous]

7. K & R

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