It was recently brought to our attention that Germany and Luxembourg are saying so long to the McRib. These longtime holdouts, which let fans grab a McRib when their home markets did not have one, have decided to retire our beloved sandwich.The last date that these locations will offer the classic McRib is October 27th, 2026.
As one last goodbye is shared, McDonald’s in these areas is offering a McRib Sweet Heat option. From their webpage: “For a limited time only: the new McRib® Sweet Heat. A patty marinated in BBQ sauce, topped with fiery-sweet sweet chili sauce, crisp pickles, and white onions. The result? A burger that proves that less is more. Sometimes, it’s more about an extra-long bun.” While we have heard of other variations, we can’t say that we recall a “hot” variation.

While this is a disastrous blow to McRib fans around the world, we can at least take solace in that the McRib continues to show up in select markets around the globe throughout the year.
Would you try this new variation? Have you ever visited Germany or Luxembourg from outside these areas and tried the McRib?

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