Are these things actually any good, or are they like In-n-Out burgers, a lot of hype and cult-worship?

I'm psychic I was just thinking about theses things, my fat sense is tingling (could be hypertension)

I liked this quote:

And how can it be called a McRib if it doesn't have any bones? Said Fearon: "That gives it this quirky sense of humor."

Eh... I wouldn't be so sure there aren't bones in there. It's mechanically separated meat, so odds are it has some bone in it.

On MSM: Since bits of the spinal cord (the part most likely to be carrying BSE)[1] often got mixed in with the rest of the meat, products using mechanically separated meat taken from the carcasses of bovines were at higher risk for transmitting BSE to humans.

Bits of spinal cord = "quirky sense of humor" uh huh...

jjorsett
Are these things actually any good, or are they like In-n-Out burgers, a lot of hype and cult-worship?

Mostly cult, same reason people are buying the Camaro.

Had one last year. Not impressed. Not getting it again.

jjorsett: Are these things actually any good, or are they like In-n-Out burgers, a lot of hype and cult-worship?

Depends on the restaurant, not all McD's are created equal. Like last year I'll probably have one or two and then not eat there again for another year. I would say they usually need more pickles.

jjorsett: Are these things actually any good, or are they like In-n-Out burgers, a lot of hype and cult-worship?

I'll never slam another for their opinion, but I truly enjoy and miss INO, Five guys isn't bad, but for my taste buds it's not close to INO.

Dallymo: The original McRib was divine. Its reincarnations have never lived up to the original.

Maybe it's more like the first time you do coke is always the best.

McRib is ribs for people who don't like ribs.

McRib locator (new window)

/oblig

We start with authentic, letter-graded meat, and process the hell out of it, till it's good enough for Krusty.

seatown75: On MSM: Since bits of the spinal cord (the part most likely to be carrying BSE)[1] often got mixed in with the rest of the meat, products using mechanically separated meat taken from the carcasses of bovines were at higher risk for transmitting BSE to humans.

Do these people realize that swine are not bovine?

The McRib sauce is amazing. The McRib is not.

My local Mickey D's had the banners up outside a week or two ago.

/Worked in a McDonald's in the 90's
//The McRib grease sitting in the BBQ sauce was nasty
///Not getting a kick out of these replies

Just buy a good bbq sauce and dump it over lunchmeat at home, you'll be better off (thats the laziest way to eat bbq flavored stuff, obviously you can just grill up some ribs, steak, whatever).

I buy a McRib every time they bring it back, and every time I'm reminded how much it sucked last time. The sauce is just terrible. (And of course the meat is too, but that's just texture for the sauce.) I remember it being much better when I was a kid. I think I've learned my lesson, though. Won't be buying one this time around.

buckeyebrain: My local Mickey D's had the banners up outside a week or two ago.

/Worked in a McDonald's in the 90's
//The McRib grease sitting in the BBQ sauce was nasty
///Not getting a kick out of these replies

I learned to accept their are a ton of foods I love but I don't want to know the process involved in bringing it to me. A lot of stuff is delicious and I'll keep my head in the sand.

It's like a peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwich- most people will find it disgusting, but to those who enjoy it, it's pure heaven. Gettin' me a few tonight!

try the cheap pork ribby frozen meat and sauce packs from oncor, freezer queen, and banquet. you could just copy the pickle and onion thing or try something like your favorite pickle relish. a good bun helps. you want one that will soak up alot of the greasy slop- i mean great sauce and still be firm. this isn't road trip food unless you only plan to travel from the coach to the toilet.

They are on the menu 24/7/365 in germany.

I've lived here 5 years and still haven't felt the need to repeat the feeling I had when I first tried one.

seatown75: I liked this quote:

And how can it be called a McRib if it doesn't have any bones? Said Fearon: "That gives it this quirky sense of humor."

Eh... I wouldn't be so sure there aren't bones in there. It's mechanically separated meat, so odds are it has some bone in it.

On MSM: Since bits of the spinal cord (the part most likely to be carrying BSE)[1] often got mixed in with the rest of the meat, products using mechanically separated meat taken from the carcasses of bovines were at higher risk for transmitting BSE to humans.

Bits of spinal cord = "quirky sense of humor" uh huh...

Pigs can carry BSE?

The quality of meat in these is so shiatty that I'd rather eat a vegan riblet.

There is no pork or meat of any kind in that. I saw one of those Louis Farrakhan guys eating one.

I wonder if McD's calculates how many advertising dollars they save by every media outlet reporting the return of the McRib every year.

Ewww.....I think those things are nasty and I'm not even a picky eater. I eat hot dogs, for crying out loud. But I won't eat a McRib.

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Are these things actually any good, or are they like In-n-Out burgers, a lot of hype and cult-worship?

Mostly cult, same reason people are buying the Camaro.

Because they're guidos?

havana_joe: It's like a peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwich- most people will find it disgusting, but to those who enjoy it, it's pure heaven. Gettin' me a few tonight!

I prefer Miracle Whip, myself. I've tried the McRib twice - when it first came out, the best thing I could say about it was "Meh". Tried it again a few years back - spit out the partially-chewed first bite and threw the rest away.

/I would trade my wife and my Goldwing to Guy for his Camaro!

Does this look like spit to you?

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Are these things actually any good, or are they like In-n-Out burgers, a lot of hype and cult-worship?

Mostly cult, same reason people are buying the Camaro.

Because they're guidos?

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Is that...is that an ankle bracelet??!

Not a big fan of it. Makes scarey stuff come out my butt.

McDonals around Houston are promoting them.

I personally like the Deluxe Angus wraps. That's about the only thing I would buy from McDonalds.

The last revival cured me of my McRib addiction. I remembered them being more toothsome and not so cloyingly sweet when I was younger, but it's more likely that my memory is faulty than that they've changed the recipe.

Still, better than the On-Cor rib dinners that feed 8 people for $5.99. I wouldn't feed that garbage to whatever animal the McRib is made out of.