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McDonald’s McRib is back at restaurants nationwide Wednesday: ‘The sauciest moment of the year is here’
Kelly Tyko
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McRib: McDonald’s iconic barbecue sandwich is making a comebackMcDonald’s iconic barbecue sandwich, the McRib, is set to return for a limited time starting Dec. 2.What McDonald’s has dubbed “the sauciest moment of the year” has arrived.The fast-food chain’s iconic barbecue sandwich, the McRib, returns to restaurants nationwide beginning Wednesday for a limited time.The McRib – seasoned boneless pork, barbecue sauce, onions and pickles on a hoagie-style bun – made its national debut in the early 1980s, McDonald’s said. It last came back in October 2019 for a limited run but hasn’t been available nationwide since 2012.On Monday ahead of the return, the fast-food chain launched a “Shave 4 McRib Sweepstakes” with 10,000 codes for free McRib sandwiches through McDelivery with Uber Eats up for grabs.Target gift card sale returns this weekend: Here’s how to save 10% off and how the promotion has changedStarbucks freebie: Coffee giant offers free coffee to health care workers, first responders as coronavirus cases rise“With the nationwide return of the McRib, we’re helping fans enjoy every delectable moment by encouraging them to shave for a chance to win a free McRib,” David Tovar, McDonald’s vice president of U.S. Communications, said in a news release. “And we’re excited this year to partner with No-Shave November, a charity that knows a thing or two about facial hair.”To enter, McDonald’s asked fans to “post a picture of your cleanly-shaven or baby-smooth face on your public Twitter or public Instagram profile using #Shave4McRibSweepstakes and tag @mcdonalds.”McDonald’s said McRib purchases Wednesday “will help support our donation to the charity’s cancer initiatives.”Christmas tree delivery: Walmart delivering live Christmas trees, installing lights in a different holiday season amid COVID-19Follow USA TODAY reporter Kelly Tyko on Twitter: @KellyTyko
