The McRib is returning to McDonald’s menu. Here’s when you can taste it again

Fans of the McDonald’s McRib will soon be able to sink their teeth into the iconic, saucy sandwich once again.

The sandwich — a boneless pork patty covered in BBQ sauce and topped with pickles and onions, nestled between two homestyle buns — is scheduled to return to menus for a limited time Nov. 1, McDonald’s announced Thursday.

The fan-favorite, which returns every fall, debuted in Kansas City 40 years ago.

“In the 80s, the masterminds behind McDonald’s food innovation had a truly unique idea: an undeniably delicious sandwich that could be enjoyed during the colder seasons,” Mike Bullington, senior archives manager at McDonald’s, said in a news release. “Whether you’re a McRib loyalist or first timer, there’s no denying that the McRib is one of the most iconic sandwiches of the last four decades and we have thousands of emails and tweets from fans to prove it.”

The sandwich has rocketed to international fame since then, spawning novelties like the McRib Jr. and the “McRib Locator”.

News of its return was celebrated by some — and questioned by others.

“Why does McDonald’s keep bringing the Mcrib back?” one Twitter user asked. “Bring back salads and snack wraps.”

“Ah yes, the McRib. Nothing says Fall in America like reconstituted pork scraps covered in sugar sauce,” wrote another.

The sandwich is filling, but may not be the best option if you’re watching your salt intake, with 39% of the daily suggested sodium intake coming from one sandwich, based on a 2,000 calorie diet. A single McRib contains 520 calories, 46 grams of carbohydrates, 28 total grams of fat and 24 grams of protein, according to nutritional information on McDonald’s website.

Its sugar content is fairly low at 13 grams.

Find your closest McDonald’s here.

This story was originally published September 30, 2021 at 1:09 PM with the headline "The McRib is returning to McDonald’s menu. Here’s when you can taste it again."

Tanasia Kenney

Sun Herald

Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.