McDonald’s Brings Back McRib on November 1

<p>McDonald&&num;8217&semi;s is bringing back the McRib nationwide as the iconic pork sandwich celebrates its 40th anniversary&period; The legendary McRib will make its triumphant return to <span class&equals;"xn-location">McDonald&&num;8217&semi;s<&sol;span> <span class&equals;"xn-location">USA<&sol;span> menus this fall &&num;8211&semi; you can grab the sandwich beginning <span class&equals;"xn-chron">Nov&period; 1<&sol;span> for a limited time at participating restaurants nationwide&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The McRib made its debut 40 years ago and quickly became a fan-favorite thanks to the flavor of the seasoned boneless pork patty slathered in BBQ sauce and topped with slivered onions and tart dill pickles&comma; all on a homestyle bun&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&&num;8220&semi;In the 80s&comma; the masterminds behind <span class&equals;"xn-location">McDonald&&num;8217&semi;s<&sol;span> food innovation had a truly unique idea&colon; an undeniably delicious sandwich that could be enjoyed during the colder seasons&comma;&&num;8221&semi; said <span class&equals;"xn-person">Mike Bullington<&sol;span>&comma; Senior Archives Manager at <span class&equals;"xn-location">McDonald&&num;8217&semi;s<&sol;span>&period; &&num;8220&semi;Whether you&&num;8217&semi;re a McRib loyalist or first timer&comma; there is no denying that the McRib is one of the most iconic sandwiches of the last four decades and we have thousands of emails and tweets from fans to prove it&period;&&num;8221&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The McRib started as a regional favorite following its 1981 debut in <span class&equals;"xn-location">Kansas City&comma; Kansas<&sol;span> and launched into international fandom when it was paired with the promotion of a major motion picture&comma; along with innovations like the McRib Jr&period; It has since become an international sensation that has appeared in <span class&equals;"xn-location">Germany<&sol;span>&comma; <span class&equals;"xn-location">New Zealand<&sol;span> and <span class&equals;"xn-location">France<&sol;span>&period; The internet boom and emergence of social media solidified the McRib&&num;8217&semi;s icon status&period; The love of the saucy sandwich connected fans online&comma; and tools like the &&num;8216&semi;McRib Locator&&num;8217&semi; allowed even more people to join the frenzy&period;  The hype around its annual return even gave birth to the phrase &&num;8216&semi;McRib Season&period;&&num;8217&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The McRib will be available for carry out&comma; drive-thru or delivery at McDonald&&num;8217&semi;s 14&comma;000 restaurants in the U&period;S&period; starting in November for a limited time&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;