McDonald’s fans have noticed a major change in the preparation of the McRib, prompting dozens to accuse the fast food giant of being frugal amid the product’s long-awaited return.
The popular McRib made its grand return to UK menus today, along with a selection of tasty new dishes and old favourites.
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McDonald’s fans have noticed a major change in the preparation of the McRib, prompting dozens to accuse the fast food giant of being frugal amid its long-awaited return.
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After years of pleas from fans across the country, the McRib, a pork burger topped with spicy barbecue sauce, pickles and onions on a soft bun, has made a long-awaited return.
The McRib was removed from McDonald’s offerings in the UK almost 10 years ago, despite its cult following since its debut in 1981, but has now returned for a limited time.
However, dozens of fans have rejected the idea of sinking their teeth into the spicy sandwich, saying the new and improved version doesn’t contain enough sauce.
Previously, videos of former employees showing how the McRib was prepared behind the scenes had spread on the Internet.
Despite images exposing the burger’s appearance in raw form, which many found unappetizing, fans noted how pork soaked in a vat of barbecue sauce improved its appeal tenfold.
As part of the relaunch of McRib, a TikTok video has emerged from McDonald’s employee @mcdonaldskenny, giving a behind-the-scenes look at how the new version is made.
As part of the McRib relaunch, a video has surfaced on TikTok from McDonald’s employee @mcdonaldskenny, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the new version is made.
In the clip, the staff member can be seen using a sauce bottle to dispense the spicy BBQ sauce onto both sides of the bun, before placing the beef patty on the bun.
A video from 2022 shows a McDonald’s employee in the United States dipping burgers in a thick brown barbecue sauce.
In the clip, the staff member can be seen using a sauce bottle to dispense the spicy BBQ sauce onto both sides of the bun, before placing the beef patty on the bun and topping it with onions and pickles.
Fans took to the comments to express their disappointment, with many accusing McDonald’s of restricting the amount of sauce used in the new sandwich compared to its 2014 counterpart.
One person wrote: “It needs more sauce,” while another wrote: “It’s not as good as it used to be when it was marinated in the sauce on a tray in the cabinet.”
A third joked: “At least I could do it right,” while a fourth commented: “Looks applauded, not going to lie, small amount of barbecue sauce.”
In response, the McDonald’s employee wrote: “You can choose to add more when ordering.”
Fans took to the comments to express their disappointment, with many accusing McDonald’s of restricting the amount of sauce used in the new sandwich.
In response to backlash over the sauce change, a McDonald’s spokesperson said The mirror: ‘We are pleased to confirm the long-awaited arrival of the McRib on October 16, returning to the UK for the first time since December 2014.
“The McRib is a limited edition product and will be available while supplies last.”
They added: ‘Over the years the taste of the product has remained the same, however we have evolved the way the sauce is dispensed.
“We’ve managed to eliminate complexity and simplify procedures for our crew members while still offering the iconic McRib sauce, which our fans love.”
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