The McRib is Returning, and You Can Now Buy McRib Sauce, Too

What’s New

McRib fans, your wait is nearly over. The McRib sandwich returns to McDonald’s menu nationwide for a limited time, starting December 3.

Last month, some local McDonald’s restaurants in the Topeka, Kansas, Springfield, Illinois, and Springfield, Missouri areas told several USA Today Network news outlets the sandwich was expected to return the week of November 25 and be on the menu into January 2025.

McRib Sauce

For the first time ever, McDonald’s is giving fans a chance to savor the McRib’s signature flavor with the introduction of A Whole Lotta McRib Sauce, a half-gallon jug of the sauce, perfect for holiday parties or the ultimate stocking stuffer for McRib lovers.

A Whole Lotta McRib Sauce will be available in limited-edition half-gallon jugs for $19.99. The sauce will be available November 25 (starting at 10 a.m. ET.), online at www.wholelottamcribsauce.com and could serve as a holiday gift for the McRib maven on your list.

“The McRib is more than a sandwich – it’s a part of culture, it’s a legend, it’s an event,” said Tariq Hassan, chief marketing and customer experience officer at McDonald’s, in a press release. “McRib SZN is a holiday unto itself, so we wanted to embrace that spirit and give fans an even bigger way to celebrate this year with A Whole Lotta McRib Sauce.”

About the McRib

What is the McRib?

Made from pork, water, salt, dextrose, and – have your taste buds identified this ingredient? – rosemary extract, the McRib is a pork patty, shaped to resemble a rack of ribs. It’s served on a bun with barbecue sauce, pickles, and onions.

The sandwich first became available nationwide in 1982 after it made its debut in Kansas City, Kansas in 1981. Credited with its invention: McDonald’s executive chef Rene Arend, who also created Chicken McNuggets in 1979, thanks to developments in restructured meat for the military made by University of Nebraska professor Roger Mandigo.

Over the years, the McRib has made many limited-time appearances on the menu since its removal as a permanent item in 2005. Last month, the McRib hit restaurants in the U.K. for a limited time – its first appearance there since 2016.

McDonald’s has even created a holiday song, “It Could Only Mean One Thing (McRib is Here),” that will soon be ubiquitous on social media.

McRib Calories, Nutrition Information

• Calories: 520 (26% of daily value)
• Total fat: 28 g (35%)
• Total carbohydrates: 46 g (17%)
• Protein: 24 g (48%)

Conclusion

The McRib may be a limited-time return, but it’s undoubtedly a holiday event worth marking on your calendar. Enjoy the sandwich and savor the signature flavor with your new McRib sauce purchase.

FAQs

Q: What is the McRib? A: The McRib is a pork patty, shaped to resemble a rack of ribs, served on a bun with barbecue sauce, pickles, and onions.

Q: Why is the McRib being reintroduced? A: The McRib is part of McDonald’s culture, and its return is meant to celebrate the holiday spirit.

Q: Can I order McRib sauce online? A: Yes, limited-edition half-gallon jugs of McRib sauce will be available November 25 online at www.wholelottamcribsauce.com

Q: Is the McRib available in the U.K.? A: Yes, the McRib returned to U.K. restaurants in November, its first appearance there since 2016.