McDonald’s: McRib Sandwich is Back Nationwide

In a report made available yesterday by Chicago Breaking Business, McDonald’s locations across the nation will apparently be offering up their ever-elusive McRib sandwich. Highlighted by onions, pickles and pork in a barbeque sauce, this sandwich has had a colorful, yet elusive history. Originally launched in 1981, the sandwich has yet to be readily available at all McDonald’s locations at the same time. This random availability has built up a rather interesting life-meme surrounding the sandwich, highlighted by thousands across the nation who are always in a crazy search of the mystical product.

Starting November 2nd, the McRib will be offerred at locations across the United States for approximately 6 weeks. A quote from McDonald’s USA President Jan Fields reveals that the sandwich doesn’t fare well for extended periods of time, claiming, “It doesn’t sell well all year long because people get tired of it.” The last three years, the chain has sold roughly 60 million McRib sandwiches, in comparison to 1.5 billion Big Macs during the same time slot.

This begs the question, what do you guys think of the McRib sandwich? Delicious? Disgusting? Do you wish it was available all year round?