McRib Sandwich

The McRib® Sandwich was in the "experimental" stages when I managed at McDonald’s. It's been 18 years since then and NOW… the McRib® is, well, in the "experimental" stages. God only knows why they haven't added this "full-time". If you're sick of waiting a year or two for them to offer one up… You came to the right place! NOW you can make them at home!

Ingredients

• 1 JTM® Brand "Grillin' Ribs" pork patty
• 1 6 inch long sandwich bun
• 2 tablespoons McDonald’s Barbecue sauce (see McNuggets Barbecue Sauce)
• 1 tablespoon chopped white onion
• 3 sour dill pickle slices

Note: J-T-M™ is the only brand of these pressed and formed pork patties that I've seen. They are shaped like a rack of ribs, just like at McDonald’s. I get them at Wal-Mart®. Look for them in the frozen meat section, near the pre-formed hamburger patties.

Cooking your McRib®

1. Preheat your griddle to 400°. Cook the pork patty just like a quarter pound beef patty. (consult the package directions for cooking times and other cooking options)
2. Toast the faces of both halves of the bun, using the bun toasting method described throughout this site.
3. On the toasted crown (top) half, apply the ready mixed barbecue sauce and follow that with the dill pickle slices, spread out evenly.
4. Put the cooked "rib" patty on next, then add the onions, followed by the heel. (bottom)
5. Wrap this masterpiece in a 12”x16” sheet of waxed paper, let sit 5 minutes, then microwave on high about 15 seconds, still wrapped.
6. Enjoy a wonderful McRib® Sandwich!

Important Notes

This is how we did it "back then". However, back then we also just used Bullseye® brand barbecue sauce. (original flavor) You might consider this option. Also - this having never been an "official" McDonald’s sandwich, different franchise operators may have prepared it a little

differently. Like putting the onions on the crown side, or not putting pickles on it. Maybe they put sauce on both sides… etc… etc… Just customize it to the way YOU remember it.