McRib
Vanishing barbecue sandwich
The McRib is a McDonald's sandwich featuring a boneless pork patty shaped to resemble a miniature rack of ribs, served with barbecue sauce, onions, and pickles.
Its irregular availability—appearing for limited runs, then disappearing—has made it a cultural phenomenon, with fans tracking sightings and hoarding sandwiches during promotional periods: The McRib is back!
Soft rounded roll
- picklesVegetables preserved in brine
- onionsPungent layered cooking bulbs
- barbecue sauceTangy condiment for grilled meats
- pork pattyShaped ground pig meat
restructured · boneless · oblong · sesame · saucy · messy · tangy · smoky
Global fast food chain
- drive-thruVehicle-accessible service window
- menu itemListed food option
- comboItems grouped together
- value mealBundled food at discount
franchise · chain · golden arches · counter · wrapper · tray · restaurant · promotion
Passionate adherents
- fanaticsObsessive believers
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- hypeExaggerated promotional fanfare
- anticipationState of awaiting something
fandom · loyalty · phenomenon · community · subculture · rituals · tracker · locator
Having set expiration
- seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
- availabilityState of being obtainable
- temporaryLimited in duration
- periodicOccurring at intervals
return · cycle · annual · ephemeral · exclusive · promotion · event · special
Slow-cook over coals
- pork shoulderSwine foreleg cut
- processedSubjected to operations
- smokedExposed to wood fumes
- pulled porkSlow-cooked shredded shoulder meat
bun
Soft rounded roll
- picklesVegetables preserved in brine
- onionsPungent layered cooking bulbs
- barbecue sauceTangy condiment for grilled meats
pork patty · restructured · boneless · oblong · sesame · saucy · messy · tangy · smoky · handheld
McDonald's
Global fast food chain
- drive-thruVehicle-accessible service window
- menu itemListed food option
- comboItems grouped together
value meal · franchise · chain · golden arches · counter · wrapper · tray · restaurant · promotion · marketing
devotees
Passionate adherents
- fanaticsObsessive believers
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- hypeExaggerated promotional fanfare
anticipation · fandom · loyalty · phenomenon · community · subculture · rituals · tracker · locator · sightings
limited-time
Having set expiration
- seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
- availabilityState of being obtainable
- temporaryLimited in duration
periodic · return · cycle · annual · ephemeral · exclusive · promotion · event · special · artificial
barbecue
Slow-cook over coals
- pork shoulderSwine foreleg cut
- processedSubjected to operations
- smokedExposed to wood fumes
- fast foodMcDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Taco Bell, KFC
- limited-time menu itemspumpkin spice latte, shamrock shake, peppermint mocha, gingerbread latte, anniversary special
- Regional exclusivesWhataburger, Tim Hortons, Jollibee, regional soda
- Burgershamburger, cheeseburger, double burger, bacon burger, veggie burger
McRibBig Mac
Signature fast-food sandwich
Quarter Pounder · hamburger · cheeseburger · Filet-O-Fish · Whopper
McRibsmoked ribs
Cured meat on bone
baby back ribs · St. Louis ribs · Texas brisket · pulled pork