McDonald’s is officially set to revive one of its cult classic item later this month after almost a decade off the menu – the McRib.
Making its debut back in 1981, the McRib featured a boneless pork patty fashioned to resemble ribs. It was then slathered in BBQ sauce, topped with onions and pickles, all which were nestled inside a toasted bun.
Despite its popularity, it was first axed after just four years on the menu. While it has made various comebacks over the years since then, the last time it was seen in the UK was back in 2015 – and fans have consistently asked for it to comeback.
Officially set to land once more on menus for a limited time from October 16, those eager to relish the sandwich will find it priced individually at £4.49, while a medium extra value meal will cost £6.19, reports the Mirror.
McDonald’s UK Head of Menu, Thomas O’Neill, expressed his excitement: “It is more than just a sandwich; it’s a phenomenon. We have heard our fans loud and clear the fan petitions and pleas on social – and after almost a decade of anticipation, we are thrilled to bring back this iconic menu item.”
Determined by its fandom’s passion, he added: “Knowing how well-loved the McRib is, we had very little choice – we had to make it happen. It was time to step up and satisfy the cravings of McRib enthusiasts across the country.”
It comes after multiple McDonald’s patrons uncovered cryptic teases alluding to the McRib on the chain’s app. Posts on social media revealed messages randomly popping up on user screens, one reading: “McRib_Test.notification_16.10.24 [TEST]”.
Additional app users encountered an “error” graphic within the app, conspicuously naming the burger and flagging the release date of October 16.
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Last month, Maccies reintroduced its iconic Grimace Milkshake for one week only to celebrate 50 years of McDonald’s in the UK. Available from August 28 to September 3, the milkshake, inspired by the famous purple McDonald’s character Grimace, is a blend of blueberry syrup and a creamy milkshake base.
McDonald’s operates around 1,400 UK restaurants, with approximately 80 percent being franchised, and employs over 170,000 people. The firm announced in August that it plans to open a further 200 restaurants across the UK and Ireland by 2028, creating 24,000 jobs.
The locations of these new restaurants have not yet been disclosed by McDonald’s. The company also confirmed it will be upgrading its existing locations.
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