Earlier this month Vox reported on a program at the Natick Soldier Center for Research and Development responsible for making food products for feeding troops in combat situations. As part of the research, the team was tasked with coming up with a less expensive steak option. As part of this research, they devised technology to restructure meat products to look more steak like for the soldiers. As is typical of innovations here, it appears the technology found commercial application and the McRib was a later product.

The full story can be read here: The McRib industrial complex: how the Army made the world’s weirdest meat

Roughly a month ago we relayed information that the McRib would be making a return in the United States in 2015. The information thus far is for at least a return to Northeast Pennsalvania restaurants.
Looking back to last year, we see these were locations within a drivable distance for many people that ended up not seeing the McRib return to their local McDonalds.
We know a few locations will see a return in August, however more widespread starting in September. We have not received information about a return to other parts of the country as of this post. If we do, we will be certain to let you know!

If you find a McRib make sure to report it http://mcriblocator.com/report.html and send us a photo of your receipt (showing location and date purchased as well as your McRib order) to photos@mcriblocator.com . Thank you!

While watching  Hot in Cleveland we ran across an episode where we received a shoutout!

Here is a link to see their all to true response to the McRibs return:

Hot in Cleveland McRib Locator shoutout