Introduced in 1981, McDonald’s McRib was an instant hit. Initially created to fill the void caused by a shortage of chickens in the 80′s (McNuggets, yo!), the McRib quickly cultivated a cult-like following.
In 2005 McDonald’s bid a sad fond farewell to the McRib.
Stories became legends. Legends became myths. Those of us who lived through those halcyon days told glorious tales of the McRib.
To satisfy the public’s clamor for this romanticized sandwich, McDonald’s decided to bring it back for a limited time only. This was met with such success that McDonald’s will occasionally bring the McRib out of retirement for a month or two at various franchised locations throughout the year.

Starting today, the McRib is back…and for the first time it’s available nationwide.
Unfortunately the McRib isn’t the most healthy thing to eat:
McRib Nutritional Info:
490 calories, 220 calories from fat, 25 g fat, 8 g saturated fat, 75 mg cholesterol, 1040 mb sodium, 44 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 24 g protein, 11 g sugars.
One McRib contains nearly half your daily intake of sodium, one quarter your daily allowance of calories, and nearly half your daily intake of cholesterol. I think about this, then I think about the people who have two of these at each meal, and I wonder if they’re aware of what they shoving into their quivering maws.
But hey, it’s the McRib. I’d be lying if I told you that I wouldn’t be picking up one of these during their brief appearance this year. I haven’t been to a McDonald’s in many months, but I think I’ll break my fast food fast for the McRib. These things hold dark, evil sway over my diet…
And before I forget, here’s a page showcasing the “McRib Deconstructed“. Warning: The McRib doesn’t look particularly inviting in a few of these pics…