A legendary McDonald’s item returns to the menu for a limited time this month, nearly ten years after it disappeared from the restaurant.
The popular McRib will make its grand return on October 16 and fans of the fast food chain are delighted to see their favorite burger returning to the UK.
The McRib, a pork burger topped with spicy barbecue sauce, pickles and onions on a soft bun, was removed from McDonald’s offerings in the UK almost 10 years ago, despite its cult following since its 1981 debut.
In recent weeks, McDonald’s had been teasing the return of a much-loved item, sending fans into a frenzy on social media.
The popular McRib will return on October 16, almost a decade after it was removed from the fast food chain’s menus in the UK.
The biggest clue came in September, when the fast-food giant “accidentally” leaked a cryptic notification through its app, sparking speculation on social media.
The message, which read “McRib_Test.notification_16.10.24 (TEST)”, hinted at an important return, but when users clicked on it, they were met with a 404 error page.
McDonald’s then posted a mysterious follow-up message below the error screen, saying: “There is definitely currently no reason for this page not to exist. Probably.”
Fans quickly decoded the clues and correctly predicted McRib’s return on October 16.
McDonald’s has now confirmed that the McRib will be available for a limited time starting this month.
Priced at £4.49 for the sandwich alone and £6.19 as part of a medium extra value meal, the McRib’s comeback comes after what McDonald’s describes as years of “fan requests and countless pleas.” on social networks.”
The long-awaited return has lit up social media, with fans flocking to X to express their excitement.
One user wrote: “H**yb*s I think McRib will be back,” while another exclaimed: “MCRIB IS BACK ON THE 16th!!”
Others joined in, with one fan humorously predicting: “That’s me putting a rock in the fat,” and another posting an emotional image of actor Steve Carell with the caption: “When you read, McRib will return to the UK in October.” ‘
The long-awaited return has lit up social media, with fans flocking to X to express their excitement.
As the October 16 release date approaches, McDonald’s customers are eagerly awaiting the chance to relive the spicy nostalgia of one of the chain’s most legendary menu items.
Meanwhile, Americans were left stunned after discovering the difference in ingredients used in US and UK McDonald’s products.
They can look the same and, to a large extent, taste the same.
But a McDonald’s Big Mac meal is very different in the United States than in the United Kingdom, at least when it comes to calories and its ingredient lists.
Not only do some items have up to three times as many additives in the US, but many have been linked to major health problems like cancer and heart disease.