Nearly a decade later, the McRib is making a return to McDonald’s restaurants for a limited time with fans of the fast food chain eager to try the item again after nearly a decade away.
The McRib has become a pop culture phenomenon, being referenced in The Simpsons and Family Guy, with The Simpsons calling the sandwich the “Ribwich” back in 2003.
McDonald’s announced the McRib will return to UK branches on October 16 with the sandwich alone being priced at £4.49 and £6.19 as part of a medium extra value meal.
However, you can make the popular McRib at home for just £1 saving you a tasty £3.39.
Nick Drewe, a trend expert at WeThrift has shared a copycat recipe for the sandwich. He has also shared a top tip on how vegetarians or vegans can enjoy the beloved item too.
The cost of the homemade sandwich is just £1.08 if sourcing your ingredients from Tesco, the price increases slightly to £1.16 if using plant-based sausages.
How to make the McRib recipe at home:
Ingredients:
- Pork sausages (pack of eight)
- White rolls (pack of four)
- BBQ sauce (510g)
- Gherkins (180g drained)
- White onions (360g)
Method:
Firstly, heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat, while that is happening, remove two sausages from their casing and shape them into one rectangular patty that is roughly the size of your bun.
Once formed, cook the patty for three to four minutes per side or, until fully cooked. Adjust the cooking time to the size of your patty, since it is flattened it will not take as long as a regular sausage. If you want a thicker patty, use an additional sausage.
For added flavour, brush barbecue sauce on the patty while cooking. Be mindful as the high sugar content in the sauce can burn. While the sausage cooks, lightly toast your roll using a toaster, grill, or the same pan after cooking the patty so it can absorb the flavour of the sausage.
Once the patty is done, dip it in the warm barbecue sauce, place it on the bottom bun, and top with gherkins and onions. Finish with the top bun and serve immediately.
Meanwhile, for vegetarians or vegans, swap the pork sausages for plant-based ones, and opt for a barbecue sauce that’s free of honey or any animal-derived ingredients.
For the best results, choose sausages made from pea or soy protein, as these will give you the ideal texture. Vegetable-based sausages may taste good but won’t hold the same shape or consistency.
