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Ribby McRibface Is A Worthy Alternative to McDonald’s McRib Sandwich

The McDonald’s McRib will soon rear its ugly sauce-laden head, to remind us of the bad choices that we made as children. Now that we’re adults, we have to wonder why a better and less horrifying version of the McRib hasn’t been created. The Food Lab’s J. Kenji López-Alt is on it.

The Ribby McRibface is the adult version of the McRib that we’ve secretly pined for. López-Alt, fueled by nostalgia and mad culinary skills, creates a gourmet version of the BBQ pork sandwich using actual ribs. Spoiler… the McRib does not.

Then, not content with his sandwich’s “McRibbiness,” López-Alt creates a second version with actual ground pork… something else the McRib probably never did. Recipe and technique here.

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So, What’s Really In A McRib?

Anyone who’s been stopping by Foodiggity over the past few years, already knows that we hold a special place in our heart for the McDonald’s McRib.

Not that I’d actually ingest one… it’s just that the sandwich, which I once referred to as ‘McDonald’s most egregious acts of culinary terrorism,’ provides wonderful material for a website such as ours.

Now, after some controversy arose from what looked like fiberglass insulation being identified as a pre-cooked McRib, McDonald’s took action to help dispel the McConspiracy.

Recently, McDonald’s actually invited a few skeptics to their pork processing center to see how a McRib is made. And, to Foodiggity’s and anyone who’s ever seen a McRib’s surprise — there is actually some quality pork involved, and no fiberglass anywhere. Still do not want.

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This is What a Pre-Cooked McDonald’s McRib Looks Like

Sorry to ruin everyone’s lunch and childhood… But this is what a McDonald’s McRib looks like before it’s cooked and slathered in BBQ sauce. Not that it’s any surprise, as one of the most polarizing fast food items in history has always been shrouded in mystery — and that aforementioned sauce.

Although, seen here is Le McRib Canadien — so, we’re not sure if the same product is used in the US. We Americans tend to take our restructured meat product a bit more seriously.

Either way, the McRib will be back soon. And by that time, and when covered in sauce and encased in its yellow bun, you’ll probably forget we ever spoke. Enjoy.

[via Gothamist]

The McRibster, A Deep-Fried McRib

As if McRib 1.0 couldn’t get any more horrifying, it has now been breaded and deep-fried to create something called the McRibster. And if you were thinking that this was the evil work of some American McDonald’s, or a one-off creation from a random Reddit user — the McRibster is actually available for mass consumption at McDonald’s Austria.

The list of ingredients, to go with the deep-fried rib-like patty, include; bacon, pepper-Jack cheese, crunchy iceberg lettuce, red onion, delicious honey-mustard sauce and spicy sweet chili sauce. It will be available to lucky Austrians until March 27.

[link, via Eater]

McRib With Bacon And Mozzarella Sticks

Although Foodiggity does not support deliberately harming yourself, we couldn’t resist sharing The McRib with Bacon and Mozzarella Sticks by Fat and Tasty. Save time by stacking what is usually an appetizer right on the sandwich, and add the first semblance of actual pork to a McRib, with the addition of bacon. Score.

[link, in German]