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McRib arrives in Budapest

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Although the McRib hasn’t returned in parts of United States, that hasn’t stopped it from becoming available in other parts of the world. Earlier today we received a confirmation of McRib availability in Budapest, Hungary (thank you Hans G.). The price equates to about $2.79 US dollars.

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Best translation I could get was “Seasoned, McRib® shaped pieces of pork, fresh onions, dill pickles, smoky BBQ sauce flavor kukoricadarás bun.”

After some more digging on the official McDonalds Hungary website and found not only is the McRib available, but also a Chicken Cesar sandwich on the same bun.

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“Contact grilled seasoned chicken breast pieces molded, lettuce, rocket, shavings of Italian cheese, caesar sauce kukoricadarás bun”

While offerings of variants of the McRib have occurred in the past, we don’t recall an instance of the McRib being offered at the same time as another sandwich on the same McRib style bun. Perhaps more baffling is the Cesar Chicken sandwich received a much more appealing image for the website.

McRib returns in Minnesota

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While the website is showing McRibs spreading across parts of the country, we were excited to find a nearby McDonalds offering the McRib. Kim swung by a Bloomington, MN McDonalds on her way home from work on a hunch. As she pulled up, there it was, the legendary McRib.

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It was clear to her that the McRib had only just arrived on the menu as the employee taking her order had difficulty placing the order for this limited time sandwich. A manager came over to help, and mentioned that they were offering a $1 McRib when purchased with a combo!

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Upon arriving home, I went out to the car to get something and noted the aroma of the McRib lingering in the car. This reminded me of trips in the past when we had to travel a fair distance to get a McRib.

We feasted on our first McRibs of the season, and they were fantastic.

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While we have had our first feast of the season, rest assured we are going to continue trying to find one for you too. To that end, if/when you find a McRib, please mark your sighting at McRibLocator.com and be sure to send us a photo (photos@mcriblocator.com) of your receipt showing the purchase so that we may mark it as confirmed and help other fans track down this elusive sandwich.

Meanwhile in the Philippines – New Desire

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Guatemala, Germany, and the United States are not the only locations currently serving the McRib around the globe. For what is being reported as the first time, the Philippines are getting into the mix. Not only are they offering the McRib as served in the United States and Germany, they are also offering an option without bun, add rice. This variant is being called the Glazed Pork BBQ with rice.

https://twitter.com/IngRinaAna/status/523310028468396032

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An in-depth well writen write-up on the offering can be found at Pinas Muna. It is clear from their write-up that they liked both variations and found it to be very popular in their area.

What do you think about the Glazed Pork BBQ with rice? If you had the choice between this and the regular McRib which would you pick?

Just a weekend before McRibs return

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The majority of tips from fans and people in-the-know indicate if the McRib will return in your neighborhood that it will most likely be this coming Monday. This means that this coming McRib Monday will be the best of the year for many fans. Don’t be surprised if some locations start over the weekend, as some locations are excited to bring the McRib back as soon as they can (as Virginia already has). Be sure to check back here to see if there is a sighting near you.

With the confirmation that the McRib will not be nationwide his season, we are hearing fans plead that it will be near them. Let’s help these fans by reporting your sighting. If/when you find a McRib, please mark your sighting at McRibLocator.com and be sure to send us a photo (photos@mcriblocator.com) of your receipt showing the purchase so that we may mark it as confirmed.

Confirmation of if the McRib will be nationwide in 2014

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Earlier today CNBC provided a story related to the McRib and the 2014 release. Part of the story discussed an overview of the McRib for those that previously were unaware of what the McRib is (yes, there are still people who don’t know what a McRib is).

The story also highlighted that the release will not be nationwide, as recent McRib fans have been indicating. As we discussed last year, the McRib sales have brought success to quarterly reports in the past, so a limited release is interesting.

With a limited release, McRib fans again call out to you help them find where they an get this saucy sandwich. If/when you find a McRib, please mark your sighting at McRibLocator.com and be sure to send us a photo (photos@mcriblocator.com) of your receipt showing the purchase so that we may mark it as confirmed.

First 2014 Confirmed US McRib sighting is

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Well in advance of the expected release on October 20th comes our first confirmation of the season. Location: Norfolk, VA! Mike Downs had his first McRib of the season sans onions and pickles (its ok, we ask for a variant as well when we order).

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If/when you find a McRib, please mark your sighting at McRibLocator.com and be sure to send us a photo (photos@mcriblocator.com) of your receipt showing the purchase so that we may mark it as confirmed.