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McRib returns in multiple global markets

The McRib has returned in multiple markets for 2025, and one market has had their first taste since 2011!

Central America

In what has become a yearly occurrence, the McRib has returned in Central American countries. Currently the McRib is being offered in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. This year there are again three variations, classic, bacon, and a new jalapeño option (Guatemala only). Note that in 2023, the McRib was offered with a jalapeño option as well. The trend seems to be to alternate the jalapeño and onion ring options.

Latvia/Estonia/Lithuania

After a 14 year hiatus, the McRib has returned in Latvia! While this prior release escaped our notice, we did not miss it this time. At the same time, the release of the McRib in Estonia appears to continue despite the original suggestion it might only last a few weeks. Also included is Lithuania

A quick online translation shows the description as:

The McRib starts with seasoned, boneless pork ribs covered in sweet and spicy BBQ sauce. The meat is topped with thinly sliced onions and tangy pickles, served on a crispy homemade bun. It all comes together to make the perfect BBQ pork sandwich. But beware – the sandwich is limited in availability! Stay tuned to your local McDonald’s® restaurant to find out when the McRib® will be available.

McRib Returns to New Zealand

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Update: Images from the New Zealand McDonald’s website.

They are also offering a BBQ Bandit sandwich that includes a beef burger, cheese, bacon, onion rings and bbq sauce. It is possible that the McRib sauce is being used on this burger.

Original Post: After a multiple year wait, the McRib is back in New Zealand for a 2025 appearance! As noted by The New Zealand Herald, the tip off to the return of the McRib came as one customer noticed an error in the ordering kiosk showing the McRib as being sold out.

The last time the McRib was in New Zealand in 2019 (so short we missed it) and in 2015 and prior to that for the Olympic Games. Also noted tin the article, the release is typically very short in the country. Hopefully everyone in New Zealand that wants to try the McRib has an opportunity to get one!
Speaking of prior advertisement, who could forget the man that was drenched in BBQ sauce after his dance routine?

2024 US McRib Return

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McRib Return

The McRib Return has started at McDonalds and they are now starting their advertising push in advance of the McRib returning. It appears that this year the theme is more of a throwback to the original Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer stop motion movie. While some locations have already started offering the McRib, McDonalds is advertising the official kickoff will be December 3rd at participating locations. See our map for the latest.

Limited Time McRib Sauce

As part of this year’s promotion, McDonalds has announced that they are going to be selling McRib sauce this year. Watch https://wholelottamcribsauce.com for your chance to purchase the McRib Sauce while supplies last.

2024 Jingle

Enjoy the latest jingle on YouTube, which again is alike the stop motion holiday specials of the past.

How you can help

If you find the McRib, please drop a report on our map. If you purchase the sandwich, please send us a receipt showing the date, store, and price of the McRib sandwich at your location so that we can mark your report as confirmed. Thank you in advance!

McRib News for October 11, 2024

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Here is the latest McRib News for October 11, 2024. The McRib Returns with a new option in one market, the UK release date is set, and we have more information about the US release date.

McRib Returns in Guatemala

Guatemala likes to get ahead of the US on the McRib release, and has done some again this year. As has been the case the past few years, they have three variations on the McRib. New for this year, they have replaced the Jalapeño McRib with a Pineapple McRib! Also back are the classic McRib and the Bacon McRib.

The McRib is part of a “Western” theme this year, with a Texas Omelet breakfast sandwich on the menu too. This actually appears to be a throwback to the US campaign from the 80’s. Here is a photos from the 80’s US promotion.

McRib Return date set for UK Customers

The METRO out of the UK has confirmed that the McRib will be returning to customers there on October 16th, 2024. This was also teased in a recent promo video on the McDonalds UK YouTube page. They are continuing with their “accidental” release as was the strategy used with the “test” text messages sent out earlier this year.

McRib Return date for US Customers more certain

The Springfield News-Leader is reporting that the McRib will return in the Missouri US market on November 27th. This falls in line with what we found recently when sampling the US stores for release availability. Expect the US to see a soft release leading up to the 27th release. Just in time for Thanksgiving!

2024 McRib Return in Spain!

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2024 McRib Promo Video

The 2024 McRib Spain season is underway! The McRib was added to menus on June 20, 2024 and much content was add to the McDonalds site. I have grabbed some of this content in the gallery below.

It appears that there is a strong push to show fans enjoying the McRib as opposed to promotional material we see elsewhere that tends to focus more on the McRib itself. One notable difference with the McRib in Spain is the lack of pickles included on the sandwich. Otherwise, it appears that the McRib in Spain is alike that we see as the “traditional” offering.

UPDATE (7/13):

The McRib offering in Spain now features a McRib with cheese and bacon! Would you try this?

Based on the advertising materials, it appears the McRib will be on the menu in Spain through August! The McRib was last in Spain in 2019.

McRib returns to Australia

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It has been a few years, however the McRib has finally returned to Australia! We were first tipped off to the return from a fan named Jan who provided the following teaser image that was being used in Australia.

McRib Coming Soon To Australia, courtesy of Jan

Now on the menus, we see that there are two McRib varieties in Australia.

To no surprise, one of the McRib options is the “traditional” McRib.

However a unique option being offered is the McRib Deluxe.

As noted, the Deluxe brings in their cream McChicken sauce, cheese, tomato, and lettuce to top the traditional McRib. We do hear from fans that add each of these ingredients to their sandwiches, however not all on the same order. This has some resemblance to the McRibs offered in Japa n and the Philippines in past years.

We have the ingredients available, would you be willing to try one while McRibs are available at participating US locations?

Central America

Latvia/Estonia/Lithuania

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