McRib is Back!

For the first time in 16 years, the McRib will be available at all McDonald's locations!  Yes, I love these things.  Although these days, I watch my calories a little bit more than I used to when these babies were first introduced.  Welcome to middle age spread.

According to McDonalds nutritional information on the web, a McRib boasts 500 calories, 3 grams of fiber, and 26 grams for fat for a whopping 12 Weight Watcher points...more than half the points for a day and we're not even talking about french fries on the side.

The herd met me for lunch...they came on bikes.

The McRib cost $2.39 each in my neighborhood.  After wrestling it out of the box (it was covered in BBQ sauce and slippery) and had a few bites, it didn't taste as good as I remember from many years ago.

In my opinion, the far superior sandwich can be found on the Dollar Menu - combine a complete McChicken sandwich, bun and all, between the patties of a McDouble.  I'ts known in certain circles as the McGangbanger - it feels good at the time but sort of dirty afterwards.  For $2 plus tax, this is a fantastic sandwich.  If you dare, order the "McGangbanger" by name and see what happends - either you'll be kicked out of the facility or you'll get the sandwich already stacked as shown below.  Since I live and eat in the same neighborhood, I've never been brave enough to order it by name -  I whimp out and order the sandwiches individually.  Are you man enough?

I'm going to lay down now and let this thing digest. 

Astrid