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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!

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.

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

https://twitter.com/netlypinyoooon/status/523311524560273408

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).

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.

Latest 2014 US McRib Release Detail Recap

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With today’s confirmation, here is a round up of what details we have received thus far regarding the McRib’s return in the United States.

1) We were tipped off previously that McRib production was spinning up. This indicates at least some locations will again be serving the McRib this year.

2) Later, we received a copy of an email with McDonalds indicating an October release.

3) October 3rd, a fan indicated that via Twitter he had found out the Capital Region of New York would not see the McRib this season.

4) Later on October 3rd, another fan indicated a Manager at their local McDonalds In San Jose, CA told them the McRib would not return there this season.

5) October 9th we received word that the McDonalds in Winner, SD had ordered McRib supplies making it the first location that will for sure serve the McRib this season.

6) Confirmation today that other locations would also be seeing a return of the McRib starting October 20th and going through November 16th. In-store informational details for employees regarding the McRibs return at some locations in Colorado were provided. We also have heard that Hopkinsville, KY and Louisville, KY will be starting around the 20th as well.

7) Which brings us to the confirmation in Virginia earlier today.

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.