Christmas is coming early for fans of an iconic McDonald's sandwich that only pops up on the menu once in a blue moon: the famous McRib.
Beginning Dec. 3, McDonald's McRib will return to menus, the burger chain said in an Instagram post, featuring what appeared to be a friendly-looking Yeti-like snow creature on Wednesday.
The post came one day after the chain teased the a "legendary" sandwich might return to restaurants -- and four months after McDonald's USA President Joe Erlinger said in an interview with TODAY that the iconic sandwich would return "later this year."
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"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."
The company also said it would sell limited edition, half-gallon jugs of the sandwich's tangy, iconic sauce --perfect for holiday parties, festive recipes or the ultimate stocking stuffer for McRib lovers."
In a photo shared by McDonald's the jug's label resembles an "ugly" holiday sweater.
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The jug of McRib sauce will be available for purchase beginning at 9 a.m. CT on Nov. 25, while supplies last, McDonald's said. According to the chain, it will only be available to buy online via a dedicated site: wholelottamcribsauce.com.
According to McDonald's, the 520-calorie McRib sandwich contains seasoned boneless pork dipped in a tangy BBQ sauce. It is topped with slivered onions and tangy pickles on a tasted homestyle bun.
The cult-favorite sandwich last made its brief return to menus in 2022.
