Calling all McRib fans… we have some news.
The majority of McDonald’s menu consists of beef and chicken, but other proteins have snuck in over the years. One such item is the McRib, which has gained an almost cult-like following due to its blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearances.
The sandwich made its original debut in 1981 as a limited-edition item. It featured a boneless pork patty, made of ground pork shoulder, that was shaped like a miniature rack of ribs and complemented by barbecue sauce, onions, and pickles, on a hamburger bun.
The McRib lasted only four years as a permanent item on McDonald’s menu on account of pork not being eaten frequently enough in the United States. Yet, it has made comebacks for special occasions, like promoting The Flintstones movie in 1994, as well as a series of similar instances.
McDonald’s has now announced, however, that the McRib is coming back… to say goodbye.
“We have good news, and we have bad news,” the franchise declared. “The elusive McRib is finally back… BUT this could be your last chance to get it. After three straight years headlining McDonald’s nationwide menu each fall, the iconic sandwich is embarking on a ‘Farewell Tour’ — giving fans across the country one more chance to experience a taste of the McRib at participating McDonald’s restaurants starting October 31.”
If that sounds familiar, it’s because this is not the McRib’s first Farewell Tour. In fact, McDonald’s has announced three others since 2005, although the sandwich keeps making a sneaky comeback.
Whether you decide to believe Ronald McDonald’s team this time is up to you, but just in case they are telling the truth, you have until November 20 to get your last McRib.
