McRib box
A Lopate Show producer wanted to see what all the fuss about the McDonald's sandwich was about. She found out.
For the most part, foodies want nothing to do with McDonald’s, but when it comes to the McRib….well, somehow, it’s inspired what the Associated Press this week called “a cult-like following.”
So Monday’s news that the McRib would be making a 3-week limited engagement appearance at all McDonald’s locations in the US got the foodie blogosphere abuzz. And it got me wondering why so many people love this sandwich.
So off I went to the nearest McDonald’s. My colleagues’ reactions ranged from “Why?” to “Why in the hell would you ever want to eat that?!?! Do you hate yourself?!”
The best way I can describe the taste of a McRib is if a McDonald’s hamburger and a pretty bland breakfast sausage had a baby, you’d end up with the meat part. Add some pretty mild, but not incredibly sweet, barbecue sauce on top. Put it in a bun that has those little specks on it (not sure what to call those). And there you have the McRib.
One of the fundamental hurdles for the McRib is the lack of bones, which underlines the fact that this hasn’t exactly come off a barbecue. But I tried very hard not to think about that.
Still, I see why some people like it so much. Like everything else you can eat at McDonald’s, it’s been designed to be pleasing.
For dessert? A huge bowl of fruit salad.
Comments [4]
Ah, a dubious slab of pork product mixture, embellished into a "rib-like" shape, with bits of pickle and onion, drowned in a generic albeit generous amount of bbq sauce, stuck between an uninspiring bun. I just can't get enough.
Didn't you get some raw onion pieces on yours? I did when I visited Lansford PA's Mickey D's last week. (Where the order takers' prompt after you order a "meal" is "One sandwich or two?") Come to think of it, didn't they used to come with pickles?
you mean that TOTAL BABE watching in bemusement/horror.
I like the photo of the guy watching in bemusement/horror as you dig in.
Leave a Comment
Register for your own account so you can vote on comments, save your favorites, and more. Learn more.
Please stay on topic, be civil, and be brief.
Email addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments. Names are displayed with all comments. We reserve the right to edit any comments posted on this site. Please read the Comment Guidelines before posting. By leaving a comment, you agree to New York Public Radio's Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use.