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McDonald’s iconic barbecue sandwich — the McRib — officially returns to participating restaurants nationwide on Tuesday.

Dec. 3 was slated to be the first day the sandwich returned but some restaurants started serving the McRib early.

The McRib is made out of ground pork that is shaped into a patty that is shaped like a rack of ribs and then it is tossed with a house barbecue sauce, otherwise known as McRib sauce.

Then, the McRib patty is topped with slivered onions and pickles, subsequently cushioned between two buns.

Order yours in the McDonald’s app for pickup or delivery before it’s gone.^ The McRib has 520 calories.

 McDonald’s has taken time off from releasing the McRib nationwide over the years.

• The McRib was not available at restaurants nationwide last year, and the chain called 2022 the sandwich’s “farewell tour.”
• When it returned in 2020, the chain said it was the first time since 2012 that it was available at restaurants nationwide.

The iconic McRib pork sandwich is back at McDonald’s for a limited time through November 20, 2022.

While I’ve never understood America’s  fascination with this sandwich, every time they roll it out, fans flock to McDonalds to get this seasoned boneless pork dipped in a tangy BBQ sauce, topped with slivered onions and dill pickles, on a toasted homestyle bun.

The McRib was first introduced to the public back in 1981 in Kansas City, Kansas where it quickly became a regional hit before expanding across the country and becoming one of the brand’s most highly anticipate limited-time menu offerings.

You can find the McRib at participating McDonald’s locations nationwide for a limited time through Sunday, November 20, 2022.

I’ve never understood the fascination with this pork sandwich that McDonald’s seems to roll out about once a year for a limited time.  If it was all that great, wouldn’t the add it to the menu?

But for those of you that are fans, mark your calendar for December 2nd when this fan-favorite returns. Not familiar? It’s seasoned boneless pork, swimming in a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce. It’s then topped with slivered onions and tart pickles on the bun to round out the flavor profile.

The McRib has been a beloved menu item at McDonald’s since its inception nearly 40 years ago,” Linda VanGosen, vice president of menu innovation, said in a statement. “There’s nothing quite like the taste of the McRib. To our customers, it’s become more than a delicious, saucy moment … It’s a season, and it’s taking the internet by storm. That’s why this year, we’re proud to serve the McRib nationwide for everyone to enjoy.”