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4th October 2024
10:10am BST
McDonald’s has confirmed it is bringing back a legendary item from the 1980s later this month.
The McRib, which contains a boneless pork patty, which is shaped like ribs and covered in BBQ sauce, with onions, pickles, and a toasted bun, was first launched in 1981 but was discontinued four years later.
Although it has returned several times since then, it has not been on sale in the UK since 2015.
Fans have been calling for it to come back ever since and now they have their wish but for a limited time!
The sandwich will return from October 16 and will cost £4.49 on its own or £6.19 as part of a medium extra value meal.
Thomas O’Neill, Head of Menu at McDonald’s UK said: “It is more than just a sandwich; it’s a phenomenon. We have heard our fans loud and clear – the fan petitions and pleas on social - and after almost a decade of anticipation, we are thrilled to bring back this iconic menu item.
“Knowing how well-loved the McRib is, we had very little choice - we had to make it happen. It was time to step up and satisfy the cravings of McRib enthusiasts across the country.”
Users of the McDonald’s app noticed mysterious messages hinting that the McRib might return before it was announced.
Screengrabs on social media show how some people were sent a message which popped up on their phone screen, saying: "McRib_Test.notification_16.10.24 [TEST]".
Others reported seeing an ‘error’ image which mentioned the name of the burger and the launch date of October 16.
Just last month, the fast-food giant brought back its iconic Grimace Milkshake to celebrate 50 years of McDonald’s in the UK.
The milkshake is inspired by the purple McDonald’s character of the same name and is made by mixing blueberry syrup and a creamy milkshake base but was only available for one week between August 28 to September 3.
The chain which currently has around 1,400 UK restaurants, employing over 170,000 people, announced plans back in August to open a further 200 restaurants across the UK and Ireland by 2028, creating a further 24,000 jobs.
