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		The McRib is back. Yes, yes, yes, foodies; we know it's nothing more than a sesame seed-encrusted turd straight from the bowels of Lucifer himself. We'll pretend we didn't see you buying a sackful of them (metro.co.uk)		104
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Sensei Can You See

2014-12-27 9:31:31 PM

The new McRibs are here! The new McRibs are here! The new McRibs are here!

Things are going to start happening to me NOW.

Benevolent Misanthrope

2014-12-27 9:37:48 PM

I have never bought a McRib. I have never eaten a McRib. I have never been tempted by the McRib. I really don't get what all the fuss is about. It's an un-breaded Pork McNugget drenched in BBQ sauce.

Anyone want to explain to me why it's so beloved?

optikeye

2014-12-27 9:57:51 PM

Yeah! Meat Glue!

I actually find it very interesting that the "meat glue" stuff that's used in McRibs...nuggets and other low brown stuff.

Is used in some of the highest rated resturants in the world. Like Jose Andres (Bazaar--LA), Grant Achatz (Alinea in Chicago)..and Thomas Keller (French Laundry)...and the now closed "El Buli" by Ferran Adrià in Spain.

They use it for 'glue' pastes of ground meats together in layers to change the texture and sousvide them and sauce them.

If you serve up a McRib on a good china and a better sauce and artistic plating and garnishes...you'd probably get 40 dollars a plate for it.

Sensei Can You See

2014-12-27 9:58:34 PM

Benevolent Misanthrope: Anyone want to explain to me why it's so beloved?

PreMortem

2014-12-27 10:15:40 PM

Benevolent Misanthrope: I have never bought a McRib. I have never eaten a McRib. I have never been tempted by the McRib. I really don't get what all the fuss is about. It's an un-breaded Pork McNugget drenched in BBQ sauce.

Anyone want to explain to me why it's so beloved?

I would imagine they engineer it to be most appealing the the most number of people. Then make it seasonal, which, can't word right but for a long time humans only ate apples when they fell off the tree.

Benevolent Misanthrope

2014-12-27 10:21:27 PM

optikeye: Yeah! Meat Glue!

I actually find it very interesting that the "meat glue" stuff that's used in McRibs...nuggets and other low brown stuff.

Is used in some of the highest rated resturants in the world. Like Jose Andres (Bazaar--LA), Grant Achatz (Alinea in Chicago)..and Thomas Keller (French Laundry)...and the now closed "El Buli" by Ferran Adrià in Spain.

They use it for 'glue' pastes of ground meats together in layers to change the texture and sousvide them and sauce them.

If you serve up a McRib on a good china and a better sauce and artistic plating and garnishes...you'd probably get 40 dollars a plate for it.

Don't forget that you have to carve it into fanciful shapes. And claim that it was cooked in an artisanal custom mold made specifically for you.

HawgWild

2014-12-27 10:52:27 PM

Not hating the McRib doesn't make you a foodie. It just means you have discerning taste.

quatchi

2014-12-27 11:00:53 PM

Because it goes away and then you can't have one.

Nothing make people want something more than finding out they can't have it.

I've never gotten the McRib love myself but I have a similar reaction to certain seasonal fruit.

Cherries mostly. Mmmm cherries!

quatchi

2014-12-27 11:03:16 PM

/Obligz.

/Can't believe this wasn't in the initial postage.

MaudlinMutantMollusk

2014-12-27 11:32:07 PM

I tried one once

/McMeh

BroVinny

2014-12-27 11:57:14 PM

When I went to high school back in the mid-80s, I hadn't heard of or seen the McRib (lost interest in McDonald's around 1982, when I was 12). We had a lunchroom item that was a formed ribmeat patty on a bun, and it was barely passable fare. First time I saw the McRib was when it was re-introduced in 1989, saw that the patty was identical to the patties from the lunchroom, and I was dumbfounded that people pay money to eat what I gladly would have traded off for cafeteria french bread pizza from the day before.

But no one ever went poor underestimating the taste of the American public. . ..

MrBallou

2014-12-27 11:59:50 PM

I am not a picky eater by any stretch, but these repulse me. The texture is similar to congealed fat shot through with chunks of cartilage and organ meats, and the sauce is horrible, reminiscent of a mock BBQ sauce made by a contestant on a gimmicky cooking show where they can only use ingredients salvaged out of the dumpster outside a Burger King.

vossiewulf

2014-12-28 12:22:12 AM

Sensei Can You See: The new McRibs are here! The new McRibs are here! The new McRibs are here!

Things are going to start happening to me NOW.

Let's hope they haven't switched over to canned drinks.

Old Man Winter

2014-12-28 12:51:29 AM

Wait, mine has had them for three months.

baronbloodbath

2014-12-28 12:51:46 AM

Paging Jiro to the Main Page, paging Jiro to the Main Page....

Mr. Dreams of McRibs, your party is waiting. Please answer the white courtesy thread.

Mikey1969

2014-12-28 12:55:55 AM

Really? You have to be a "foodie" to know that these things are nothing more than all of the shiat that gets dropped on the floor each year in your local McDonald's ground up and slathered in some kind of mystery sauce?

Shakin_Haitian

2014-12-28 12:56:32 AM

Umm haven't mcribs been out for like 2 months now?

jst3p

2014-12-28 12:57:57 AM

I loved them as a kid. I don't like them now. I wonder if I changed, or if they did.

ImRonBurgundy

2014-12-28 12:59:50 AM

I live in Kansas City. If I want a BBQ sandwich, I can do better.

Strongbeerrules

2014-12-28 1:00:22 AM

I puked it back up. In fairness, I was hungover at the time.

Don Geronimo and Mike Omeara

2014-12-28 1:02:27 AM

Bill Cosby, me at five years old, and a McRib-shaped pudding pop. You do the math.

pan fried monkey spunk

2014-12-28 1:05:05 AM

Well, there are all manner of lesser imps and demons, Pete, but the great Satan hisself is red and scaly with a bifurcated tail, and he craps McRibs on a sesame seed bun.

Skarekrough

2014-12-28 1:05:25 AM

When I do ribs I go all out. Six hours on the smoker with the 3-2-1- method, prep has to be done the night before, it's an all day event and the results show. Rib night around here is right up there with Christmas. Even the in-laws who are "carnivores of convenience" and refuse to eat anything on the bone will get elbow-deep when they come around and have seconds or thirds.

Having been disappointed at every single BBQ place I've dined in comparison I'm pretty sure the McRib is unlikely to change my opinion.

GrailOfThunder

2014-12-28 1:07:05 AM

Grab ya one of these, along with a hamburger bun:

And there ya go. A McRib any time you want one.

I prefer the Filet-o-Fish myself.

WilderKWight

2014-12-28 1:13:32 AM

Skarekrough: When I do ribs I go all out. Six hours on the smoker with the 3-2-1- method, prep has to be done the night before, it's an all day event and the results show. Rib night around here is right up there with Christmas. Even the in-laws who are "carnivores of convenience" and refuse to eat anything on the bone will get elbow-deep when they come around and have seconds or thirds.

Having been disappointed at every single BBQ place I've dined in comparison I'm pretty sure the McRib is unlikely to change my opinion.

I picture this:

WilderKWight

2014-12-28 1:15:36 AM

Required posting:

AMonkey'sUncle

2014-12-28 1:15:41 AM

BroVinny: When I went to high school back in the mid-80s, I hadn't heard of or seen the McRib (lost interest in McDonald's around 1982, when I was 12). We had a lunchroom item that was a formed ribmeat patty on a bun, and it was barely passable fare. First time I saw the McRib was when it was re-introduced in 1989, saw that the patty was identical to the patties from the lunchroom, and I was dumbfounded that people pay money to eat what I gladly would have traded off for cafeteria french bread pizza from the day before.

But no one ever went poor underestimating the taste of the American public. . ..

It's probably because of the HFCS in the sauce and bread. It's addicting.

Loucifer

2014-12-28 1:25:46 AM

I tried a McRib a few years back. I tried to like it. I wanted to like it. I can't even remember what it tasted like. The texture was so disgusting I had to spit out the first bite and toss the whole sandwich. It took a lot of concentration and deep breaths to keep from throwing up. I'm not a food snob. I love fast food. This shiat is not edible.

viscountalpha

2014-12-28 1:26:13 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE9W-6WzbIM

Obligatory McRib unveiling.

TheMega

2014-12-28 1:26:56 AM

YEARS ago, I had one (actually a couple that year) and they were farking devilicious. Good enough that if they said I happened to have been lucky enough to have bought the last one, then some idiot knocked it out of my hand, onto the floor, he would have had no less than 2 broken bones (followed up by a signature broken finger).

Last time I bought them (twice in a row), they were good, but nothing to brag about. Would actually had preferred a couple regular cheeseburgers.

Doubting I will buy one the next time there are available here... not 100% sure, but have doubts.

/just made REAL BarBQ ribs over the past week.... [homerdrooling.gif] They were so damned gooood.

robodog

2014-12-28 1:28:51 AM

I just smoked a 6lb Boston butt, therefore pulled pork will satisfy my porcine desires for the next week or so. It might not be any healthier for you than a mcrib, but I can guarantee you it tastes better, and is cheaper per serving to boot.

meatofmystery

2014-12-28 1:31:43 AM

is this headline sponsored? I can't imagine someone sucking that much corporate knob willingly

ski9600

2014-12-28 1:38:16 AM

GrailOfThunder: Grab ya one of these, along with a hamburger bun:
[i5.walmartimages.com image 334x334]
And there ya go. A McRib any time you want one.

I prefer the ~~Filet-o-Fish~~ ~~WHALER~~ BIG FISH myself.

I actually worked at a McD and have never had a Big Mac. Anyway, the BK has that 2 for $5 premium sandwich deal and that's pretty good. The other day I had a Big King and a Big Fish (I guess they don't want to bring back the Whaler name due to Greenpeace or something) with fries.

It's not bad, but the "big king" really isn't all that great and the "big fish" is pretty solid although the premium fish sandwich at Arby's is better. I wish we had a LJS, because I'd rather eat fish than some of the other protiens sometimes. Then again, remember it only costs a few bucks more to have table service and better food at your local non-chain restaurant (I hope you have a few of them!)

ski9600

2014-12-28 1:41:20 AM

GrailOfThunder: Grab ya one of these, along with a hamburger bun:
[i5.walmartimages.com image 334x334]
And there ya go. A McRib any time you want one.

I prefer the Filet-o-Fish myself.

Oops, forgot to talk about this:
http://thefatmancooks.blogspot.com/2011/08/bbq-rib-patty-sandwhich-m ea l.html

Very good option, you have to do your own sides though.

wallywam1

2014-12-28 1:44:48 AM

Y'all keep hating. I'll keep eating.

Excelsior

2014-12-28 1:45:12 AM

balisane

2014-12-28 1:48:13 AM

Have to agree: the texture is just too weird. I don't normally eat fast food, but usually enjoy it when it comes down to it, but not this time. Would probably help if the sauce had a flavor.

phrawgh

2014-12-28 1:48:21 AM

^BUSTED

quatchi

2014-12-28 1:52:38 AM

meatofmystery: is this headline sponsored? I can't imagine someone sucking that much corporate knob willingly

I have no idea but I thought I'd note that your Fark handle is perfect for this thread.

GrailOfThunder

2014-12-28 1:56:07 AM

ski9600: GrailOfThunder: Grab ya one of these, along with a hamburger bun:
[i5.walmartimages.com image 334x334]
And there ya go. A McRib any time you want one.

I prefer the Filet-o-Fish WHALER BIG FISH myself.

I actually worked at a McD and have never had a Big Mac. Anyway, the BK has that 2 for $5 premium sandwich deal and that's pretty good. The other day I had a Big King and a Big Fish (I guess they don't want to bring back the Whaler name due to Greenpeace or something) with fries.

It's not bad, but the "big king" really isn't all that great and the "big fish" is pretty solid although the premium fish sandwich at Arby's is better. I wish we had a LJS, because I'd rather eat fish than some of the other protiens sometimes. Then again, remember it only costs a few bucks more to have table service and better food at your local non-chain restaurant (I hope you have a few of them!)

Big Fish isn't bad, but the What-a-Catch (from Whataburger) is better IMO. LJS has better fish I agree, but I've never actually had one of their sandwiches - usually it's just the fish & chicken platter. I don't get by LJS much tho, as their prices are outrageous; it's CHEAPER to go to a regular table service restaurant in most cases.

We're not that big on fast food anyway though - we either steam, bake, crock, or NuWave most of our food. Seems the older we get, the less interested we are in drive-thru meals.

Notabunny

2014-12-28 1:57:44 AM

quatchi: meatofmystery: is this headline sponsored? I can't imagine someone sucking that much corporate knob willingly

I have no idea but I thought I'd note that your Fark handle is perfect for this thread.

What, is Corporate Knob Sucker a farkie thing now?

DittoToo

2014-12-28 2:01:34 AM

All of you who think you have great ribs would happily suck my dick for a second serving of my ribs.

ski9600

2014-12-28 2:03:29 AM

GrailOfThunder: ski9600: GrailOfThunder: Grab ya one of these, along with a hamburger bun:
[i5.walmartimages.com image 334x334]
And there ya go. A McRib any time you want one.

I prefer the Filet-o-Fish WHALER BIG FISH myself.

I actually worked at a McD and have never had a Big Mac. Anyway, the BK has that 2 for $5 premium sandwich deal and that's pretty good. The other day I had a Big King and a Big Fish (I guess they don't want to bring back the Whaler name due to Greenpeace or something) with fries.

It's not bad, but the "big king" really isn't all that great and the "big fish" is pretty solid although the premium fish sandwich at Arby's is better. I wish we had a LJS, because I'd rather eat fish than some of the other protiens sometimes. Then again, remember it only costs a few bucks more to have table service and better food at your local non-chain restaurant (I hope you have a few of them!)

Big Fish isn't bad, but the What-a-Catch (from Whataburger) is better IMO. LJS has better fish I agree, but I've never actually had one of their sandwiches - usually it's just the fish & chicken platter. I don't get by LJS much tho, as their prices are outrageous; it's CHEAPER to go to a regular table service restaurant in most cases.

We're not that big on fast food anyway though - we either steam, bake, crock, or NuWave most of our food. Seems the older we get, the less interested we are in drive-thru meals.

Shirley, you jest

DittoToo

2014-12-28 2:05:10 AM

Turbo broilers are the bomb, yo.

ArcadianRefugee

2014-12-28 2:10:18 AM

Benevolent Misanthrope: I have never bought a McRib. I have never eaten a McRib. I have never been tempted by the McRib. I really don't get what all the fuss is about. It's an un-breaded Pork McNugget drenched in BBQ sauce.

Anyone want to explain to me why it's so beloved?

I'll leave this as an exercise for the poster.

wesmon

2014-12-28 2:10:55 AM

Shakin_Haitian: Umm haven't mcribs been out for like 2 months now?

The article is from the U.K. where McDonald's is haute cuisine. In the U.S. we seem to have McRib around most of the time but no one gives a shiat.

quatchi

2014-12-28 2:30:18 AM

Notabunny: quatchi: meatofmystery: is this headline sponsored? I can't imagine someone sucking that much corporate knob willingly

I have no idea but I thought I'd note that your Fark handle is perfect for this thread.

What, is Corporate Knob Sucker a farkie thing now?

Oh, you!

Begoggle

2014-12-28 3:07:55 AM

I'm not anywhere close to a "foodie" but the McRib is garbage.
The only reason people buy it is because it's for a limited time.
If it was year round it would be the worst selling thing on the menu.
And it's a menu of other garbage.

Pointy Tail of Satan

2014-12-28 4:54:36 AM

If anyone thinks food like this is "fine cuisine", then I'm sorry, but I take major umbrage. A simple Shoppy's all beef hot dog makes the McRib look like two day old road kill.

ekdikeo4

2014-12-28 5:10:03 AM

Sensei Can You See: The new McRibs are here! The new McRibs are here! The new McRibs are here!

Things are going to start happening to me NOW.

I coulda swore these were back just during mid-fall, like in September ... what?

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