McDonald's bringing back legendary McRib to UK in October - but it's for a limited time only
The McRib sandwich will cost £4.49 on its own or £6.19 as part of a medium extra value meal - here's when you'll be able to buy it
by Natasha Wynarczyk, Sonia Sharma, Levi Winchester · ChronicleLiveMcDonald's fans are in for a treat as the fast food chain confirms the return of the McRib in October - but it will be for a limited time only.
The McRib includes a boneless pork patty, which is shaped like ribs and covered in BBQ sauce, with onions, pickles, and a toasted bun. It was first launched in 1981 but was discontinued four years later, although it has returned several times since then.
In the UK, the McRib was last on sale in 2015. Customers have regularly called for it to come back over the years.
The sandwich, which will cost £4.49 on its own or £6.19 as part of a medium extra value meal, will be available for a limited time from October 16. Thomas O’Neill, head of menu at McDonald's UK said: “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.
“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 McDonald's fans spotting mysterious messages hinting to the McRib on the fast food chain’s app.
Screengrabs on social media show how some people were sent a message which popped up on their phone screen, reports the Mirror. The message said: "McRib_Test.notification_16.10.24 [TEST]". Others said they saw an "error" image notification within the app, which mentioned the name of the burger, alongside the launch date of October 16.
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