THE RETURN of a McDonald’s burger has caused a wild frenzy among its loyal fans, with many calling for its permanent addition to the menu.
The McRib burger will be back on the Golden Arches menu from October 16 to the joy of many hungry diners who are begging for it to stay.
Taking to social media, many expressed their enthusiasm for the burger’s return with one user calling it “the Greatest McDonalds burger of all time” .
Another commenter said: “My absolute favourite, welcome back Ribby. Please don’t leave us again”.
Whilst others wrote: “It’s what dreams are made of” and “cannot wait, it’s been way too long”.
Another user added: “I’m so getting one I loved them back in the day”
The pork-based patty, which is lathered in smoky BBQ sauce, pickles and onions and encased in a homestyle bun, is back on menus for a limited time from mid October.
The burger first launched in the UK in 1981 and has been hailed as one of the best Mcdonald’s burgers of all time by some fans.
Thomas O’Neill, head of menu at McDonald’s UK, said: “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.”
Though the fast-food chain’s owners have not revealed how long the popular burger will be on the menu for, limited edition foods are usually around for about six weeks.
It will be on sale for £4.49 as an individual item or £6.19 as part of a medium extra-value meal deal, which means it comes with fries and a medium drink.
At 509 calories, the burger is more calorific than a Double Cheeseburger, McChicken and Bacon Double Cheeseburger as well.
Despite most diners excitement some have not been so keen, with one social media user likening the product to “gas station food”.
“I must be the only one that thinks it’s horrible,” said another.
Whilst another commenter wrote: “Yay, another reason for me to stay away from McDonald’s” .
One user even joked: “How about the McHeartAttack or the McBigBelly?”
According to one of our Sun reporters who tried it ahead of its launch, despite the burger looking visually unimpressive, the pork patty is super tender and “better than other burgers” .
But, he added, the burger felt quite sickly because of the abundance of BBQ sauce, which he felt was too sweet.
McRib’s addition comes after McDonald’s confirmed the arrival of a pack of mini hash browns, which will come in a portion of five or 15, with prices starting from £1.49.
These will roll out from October 16 but it is unclear whether or not the snack will become a permanent feature on the menu.
