Earlier this month, the Chicago-based burger chain teased the return of the legendary McRib, later saying the tangy meal would hit menus Dec. 3. The 520-calorie sandwich -- which hasn't been back in restaurants since 2022-- contains seasoned boneless pork ...

Yep, it's McRib season. McDonald's dropped the McRib today, leading people to run to McDonald's in the hopes that the sandwich will be everything they remembered. Here's what you need to know about the sandwich with a cult-like following. A little slice of heaven here on Earth.

McDonald's iconic barbecue sandwich — the McRib — officially returns to participating restaurants nationwide on Tuesday. Why it matters: The fast-food giant is bringing back its popular, seasonal sandwich as it looks to drive restaurant sales and speed up recovery from an E.

Tuesday is a happy day for fast-food barbecue lovers — McDonald’s popular McRib sandwich is back on the menu after its threatened “farewell” tour in 2022.

The sandwich made a triumphant return in the late 80s. McDonald’s took the McRib off the permanent menu in 2005, opting to make the cult classic treat a seasonal item. Since then, the McRib has made several limited-time appearances over the years, including a few “farewell tours.”

"The wait is finally over," McDonald's said in a release. "Starting Dec. 3, for a limited time, your favorite saucy sandwich – the McRib – returns to participating restaurants just in time to satisfy your holiday cravings. After all, 'tis the season…McRib SZN, that is."

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