It tastes sort of like barbecue if you haven't had barbecue in a while.

A bunch of things My high school cafeteria sold them so there's the nostalgia factor. And I like the sauce (especially as you can dip your fries in it). Plus, it's a change from the usual fast food sandwich.

I'm just going to throw this out here - There are better options than a McRib.

www.travellingmcds.com

Probably, but when I'm picking something up between my house and work (all of 3 miles away)...not so much :p

AM/PM sells these all the time.

http://www.ampm.com/food

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bb5m_H2IcAAbg6g.jpg

Cheaper, too!

Cheaper should not be a factor. I would say the McRib appeals to those without access to quality barbeque. That rules out most of the Southeast, with the exception of Eastern North Carolina where barbeque is ruined by the inclusion of massive amounts of vinegar.

Oh, and Doc, congratulations on your impending evangelization.

Still nothing in New England. (which makes me simultaneously happy and upset). I was able to snag one in Wisconsin when I went there over Thanksgiving. So I have that going for me which is nice.

If you are in WI, Kwik Trip sells a BBQ Riblet sandwich. I actually think it tastes better, there's a bit of "char" on them, and they aren't sopping with bbq sauce. Their "fixins" bar has pickles, bbq sauce, onions, etc as well. Also, not available in New England, so this too makes me simultaneously happy and sad.

Tried one of these on the way to my Thanksgiving destination. It was so bad that I just threw it away after two bites. Don't remember it being that nasty in years past.

Just spreading the good news.;)

No McRibs in California this winter. Oh, well.

Thats reasonable. I guess I'm too picky about barbecue (have my own smoker, make my own sauces and dry rubs, etc.).

I have no qualms about eating fast food, being a frequent customer of taco bell late at night, but the McRib never appealed to me.

Apparently it has returned in some locations.

It's here in Durham ^

I'll have to check my local McDs. I haven't had a McRib in years, but definitely nostalgic for one.

Cheers. Sharon

Same here. We used to have them at summer camp. They called them Rib-a-Q's

Simpsons
 

For all Simpsons fans and those that might be interested:

http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/Ribwich

Will try to track down the real one in greater NY/NJ, if possible... #allmeat