"McDonald's McRib: Controversial Comeback or Undead Fan Favorite?"

The McRib, a barbecue-flavored pork sandwich from McDonald's, owes its existence to a shortage of chicken for Chicken McNuggets in 1981. To provide franchises with a new product, executive chef René Arend invented the McRib using restructured pork meat shaped like ribs. Despite initial doubts, the McRib became a limited-time attraction and a cultural phenomenon, with a devoted fan base and numerous comebacks. McDonald's recently announced the return of the McRib to limited markets in November 2022. The sandwich's creation was made possible by the technology developed by meat scientist Roger Mandigo to bind meat pieces together.