MojoGuyPan Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 All the talk about Wendy's new burger got me thinking. Fast food burgers generally suck, even the new Wendy's burger but The McRib has to be the crown jewel in the McDonalds menu. Do you think it'll ever be a permanent fixture at McDonalds? Peace, D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonianKing Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 "The purple piper plays his tune, The choir softly sing; Three lullabies in an ancient tongue, For the court of the crimson king" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksoper Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I've never eaten a McRib and you'll have to force one through my cold, dead lips to get one in me. I've seen where they make Nuggets. Eeew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoGuyPan Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Yeah I've seen the machine used to strip meat off the chicken bones for the nuggets in action and it is disgusting. I'm sure that the McRib is made in the same way as it too is fused and pressed into that weird shape that sort of looks like a small slab of ribs. But oh man it is so freakin tasty. The combination of pork and the tangy BBQ sauce is a homerun. When they announce it each year, I am all over McDonalds. Normally I wouldn't be caught dead eating in there. But McRib is simply the Oscar Peterson of the fast food world. Peace, D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Does Phoenix not have real barbecue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 You mean that fake meat that they press fake rib impressions into? Man, even in the wilds of Iowa we don't have to resort to that to get BBQ. Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon G Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Simpson's "Ribwich" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlIaown6Wpw&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Wow, rough crowd. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoGuyPan Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Phoenix has Honey Bear's which is okay, but this ain't Memphis out here. The big attraction to the McRib is the fact that it is some sort of awesome boneless ribs and the sauce brings it right up to the stratosphere. Mate-Stubb, well it is pressed and fused and shaped, the grill marks are fake but the meat is 100% real rib meat. That Simpsons clip was great the Ribwich even had the little fake ribs bones like the McRib. Like Homer said, they taste like the ribs of God. I've had good ribs before but you have to deal with all the bones and gristle. The McRib is like the fishstick. Convenient and pleasant to eat. No muss, no fuss. I don't know what it is with the McRib but I crave them. I won't touch a McNugget. Looking at the vivisection of one doesn't look like real meat. I've seen the liquid chicken that goes into the McNuggets. I haven't inspected a McRib like that. Ignorance is bliss. I did see where some guy maybe on Youtube took apart his McRib sandwich and washed the sauce off of the "meat" it looked really strange and unappetizing. But the same could be said for sausage and hot dogs, I love 'em but they always say that you never want to see them being made. Peace Out, D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle ggurl Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 But McRib is simply the Oscar Peterson of the fast food world. I know much more about the latter than the former, but even my brief run-in with the McRib from way-back-when tells me, um, no, I'd respectfully have to disagree. I mean, I actually like Oscar Peterson's music, LOL. Just be careful and exercise moderation with your pressed-meat consumption ... Original Latin Jazz CD Baby "I am not certain how original my contribution to music is as I am obviously an amateur." Patti Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Actually, there is a good reason you can't buy McRibs year round. http://www.brewsnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/three-eyed-fish-simpsons-300x293.gif Now White Castles, there's a fine meal. Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Mate-Stubb, well it is pressed and fused and shaped, the grill marks are fake but the meat is 100% real rib meat. It must be nice living in the land of make believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Now White Castles, there's a fine meal. Sure, if you like running to a bathroom five minutes after you eat. I don't. Instant diarrhea: always the mark of a quality food establishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonianKing Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Now White Castles, there's a fine meal. Sure, if you like running to a bathroom five minutes after you eat. I don't. "The purple piper plays his tune, The choir softly sing; Three lullabies in an ancient tongue, For the court of the crimson king" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 One McRib a year and I'm good. Seriously I'm not sure why they aren't on the menu year round but it doesn't bother me that they aren't. McNuggets are vile. I don't care how they are made, they're gross and disgusting. I live by myself and am as lazy as anyone in the kitchen but it's so easy to cut up a chicken breast, dip the pieces in tempura batter, and deep fry here at home. In fact I did just that a few hours ago. That's chicken nuggets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbvo47KyFm1qzcaxfo1_500.jpg It is amazing what one can make from a McRib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Maximus_ Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I cannot eat a McD's burger anymore, of any kind, i loooove burgers but that good sir, is no longer a burger, just if you wonder, yes in my country we do get Mcribs once a year for a limited time too, so its a corporation thing. nowadays i prefer to pay a little more for a burger at a non fast food joint (applebees, TGI fridays, Chilli's) the beef looks like beef, even BK's and Wendy's beef looks more like beef than McDonalds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 i prefer to pay a little more for a burger at a non fast food joint +1 Just had an Angus bacon cheeseburger a few days ago at a local restaurant owned by a friend of ours. Delicious with fresh lettuce and tomato. That's a burger. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3bluesman59 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Those McRibs.....it ain't like you are puttin' some south in your mouth!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Dirk Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 As a Memphis resident I can say I'm not sure why anyone in this town would purchase a McRib. I've never had one, but they do show up on the menu once a year. Now if you want some great RIBS, book a flight to Memphis, or drive here, and go to the Rendezvous, Cozy Corner, The BBQ Shop, or Neely's. If you want the best pork sandwich then you'll need to hit Payne's on Lamar Ave. It's in a sort of unsavory neighborhood, but totally worth it. Their slaw is out of control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGman Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 If you never had one, how would you know? I am not a big McD fan, but for $2 or so you can't beat getting a sandwich which has a rib taste to it. Regular BBQ around is not cheap. For the price of 2 McRibs I can almost get one real BBQ. Think of it as the peoples rib sandwich. And please, even though it's not heaven on earth, at least TRY one of anything before you say that it sucks! Another vote for a year-round McRib! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoGuyPan Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Thanks Gman, I'd like to see a year round McRib too. The only good items on the McDonalds menu are the egg McMuffin, the poor man's chick-fil-a tribute, and the McRib. You're also right about good BBQ being a bit expensive. I've been to Memphis several times and know that they have some choice restaurants and BBQ. Phoenix is the world of the strip mall, chain restaurant, and no culture. There are loads of Mexican and Tex-Mex places out here but everything else is an Applebees, PF Changs, Macaroni Grill, Buca di Beppo, Cheesecake Factory type place. You know its sad when even the Chinese restaurants have to be chains to make it. Maybe I need to move to Memphis. The economy can't be as bad as it is here in PHX. Peace out, D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 ...for $2 or so you can't beat getting a sandwich which has a rib taste to it. Sure you can. It's called a slice of pizza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgoo Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I can see it coming. Food is such a passionate & divise issue around here, it may soon end up on the list with politics & religion as a no-no discussion topic. Custom Music, Audio Post Production, Location Audio www.gmma.biz https://www.facebook.com/gmmamusic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGman Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 mmmmm.....PIZZA! I posted on another thread about junk food, in that another good value are the $1.00 double hamburgers at McDs. Hey, you can chow down now with the "poorman's platter extravaganza": 1 of these $1 doubles, a McRib, small fries with a glass of water for about $4! Don't forget those $1 sausage and egg breakfast burritos at McDs also! I get 2 of those sometimes and take them to my daily Starbucks stop, and eat like a king with a grande coffee, free coffee refill and the 2 burritos for about $4.25. You gots to do it! I call that one the "breakfast blues platter"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I dont know why you guys are even comparing the McRib to BBQ - they aren't even remotely the same thing. That would be like comparing my kids' fruit snacks that are pressed into fruit shapes to real fruit. It would be more accurate to compare them to gummy bears or something. That being said, I don't know what you would compare the McRib to...a malformed hot dog in a nasty sauce? ....actually, I have a theory: maybe he McRib is what happens when the McNugget malfunctions. Rather than throw it out, the mix up some ketchup, mustard, corn syrup, and liquid smoke, and call it a McRib. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Some people think BBQ is any meat or meat-like substance slathered in a spicy tomato sauce. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 It never ceases to amaze me that adults eat at McDs. Applebees is my favorite 'fast food' restaurant. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Applebees is my favorite 'fast food' restaurant. They don't have a drive-thru. I can't remember the last time I went INTO a McDonalds, but I hit the drive-thru a few times a month. Although the best drive-thru fast food around here is Lion's Choice...I have that almost once a week. You can get a kid's meal with veggie sticks instead of fries. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGman Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I'm not comparing it to real BBQ as an equal, but rather as a low cost alternative. They are remotely the same thing. Chicken nuggets or hot dogs aren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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