McRib

McDonald's McRib is a sandwich made with a boneless pork patty shaped like ribs. It includes barbecue sauce, onions and pickles on a bun.

The sandwich is one of McDonald's specialty products and is only available for short periods during promotional campaigns.

Fast Facts

1. 1981: McRib introduced
2. 2005: Farewell Tour launched
3. Developed at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln
4. Weight Watchers Points: 12

Legacy of McRib

Despite McRib's notoriety in modern fast food culture, it was not a success upon its introduction in the 1980s and was discontinued in 1985. McDonald's executives determined that pork is not eaten frequently enough in the United States to warrant permanent inclusion on the menu. It is, however, a permanent addition to the German McDonald's menu and is still on sale in areas of the midwest.

Pop Culture Moment

In Episode #303 of The Simpsons, Homer obsesses over a Krusty Burger sandwich called the "Ribwich," an obvious parody of the McRib.

McRib Nutritional Facts

1. Calories: 450
2. Saturated Fat: 8 grams
3. Sodium: 890 milligrams
4. Protein: 24 grams
   • (Source: Calorie-Count)

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