Key facts
- The McRib is returning to select McDonald's locations in October.
- McDonald's previously announced a "farewell tour" for the McRib in 2022.
- The sandwich is made with boneless pork, barbecue sauce, onions, and pickles.
- The McRib was first introduced in test markets in 1981.
McDonald's is once again bringing back its McRib sandwich, a limited-time offering that has become known for its irregular appearances and "farewell" tours. The fast-food chain announced that the barbecue-slathered boneless pork sandwich will be available again in October in select cities. This follows a similar pattern from 2022, when McDonald's billed the McRib's return as a final goodbye, only for it to reappear in November 2023 and annually since. The McRib first debuted in test markets in 1981, inspired by a trip to South Carolina where its creator experienced local barbecue. While designed to resemble ribs, the sandwich is made with boneless pork and does not contain actual rib bones.