McRib

What is it?

Boneless pork formed into a rib-shaped patty sits in a hoagie-style bun with tangy BBQ sauce, sliced onions, and dill pickles. The meat is seasoned and pressed rather than shredded, so the texture stays even from edge to edge, with the sauce doing most of the heavy lifting for moisture and smoke. In McDonald's lineup, it sits apart from the burgers and chicken sandwiches because the shape is part of the point. Its UK version has been on and off the menu over the years, with the 2024 return bringing back a sandwich that's more about assembled parts than anything resembling actual ribs.