By: Becky Hardin
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Make your favorite McDonalds treat at home! This copycat McRib sandwich is all kinds of delicious and so easy to make!
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Homemade McRib Recipe
Have I got a treat for you! This copycat McRib sandwich hits all the right spots!
Juicy ribs are topped with BBQ sauce, onions and pickles for a tangy and delicious bite.
If you miss the McRib, this one is for you!
You can make this recipe with my Instant Pot BBQ Ribs or Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs.
Why you’ll love this Copycat McRib recipe:
- GREAT FOR GAME DAY: These sandwiches are the perfect treat to enjoy with friends and family when you are watching the big game!
- EASY: There’s nothing complicated about this recipe, just good food!
- DELICIOUS: This is one hell of a tasty sandwich guys! One bite and you’ll be hooked!
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How to make a McRib Sandwich
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- Cook your ribs and remove the bones.
- Place the hot meat on the bun.
- Top with sauce and toppings.
- Enjoy!
Can you make them ahead of time?
These copycat McRib sandwiches are best served when the ribs are still hot, but you can cook the ribs ahead of time and enjoy cold if you want to.
Be sure to check my guide for cooking ribs for different methods and rubs.
What are the fillings?
The McRib sandwich is simple in it’s toppings. Some BBQ sauce, sliced onions and tangy pickles are perfect in their simplicity.
You can of course add whatever toppings you like, coleslaw is a great option and you can add salad ingredients like tomatoes and lettuce if you like. Try caramelizing the onions for an extra flavor kick.
What do you serve it with?
You can of course enjoy these sandwiches on their own, but they are also great served with a fresh salad, fries or your other fave sides. Try them with:
- Shoestring Fries
- Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- Olive Garden Salad
- Creamy Broccoli Bacon Salad
Tips!
- Cook your ribs using your favorite method. Check out my guide to cook the juiciest and most flavorful ribs for this sandwich.
- I like to use long sandwich buns for this recipe, but you can use round ones if that’s what you have.
- These McRib sandwiches are best served hot.
If you’ve got a craving for a McRib sandwich that you just can’t shift, you need to make this recipe pronto! So delicious and so easy!
More Sandwich Recipes we Love
- Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- Meatball Subs
- Open Faced Roast Beef Sandwiches
- Copycat Maid Rite Sandwiches
- Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
- Teriyaki Chicken Sub Sandwich
- Philly Cheesesteaks
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Recipe
Copycat McRib Recipe
4.80 from 10 votes
Author: Becky Hardin
Prep: 10 minutes minutes
Total: 10 minutes minutes
Serves4 people
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Make your favorite McDonalds treat at home! This copycat McRib sandwich is all kinds of delicious and so easy to make!
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds baby back ribs cooked and deboned (click for recipe)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 3 slices onion
- ½ cup dill pickles
- 4 long sandwich buns
Instructions
Cook the ribs in the way you like best (HERE is a guide to cooking ribs several different ways) and remove the bones.
Place hot rib meat on the bun and spread BBQ sauce over the meat.
Place some sliced onions and dill pickles on the sandwich.
Serve with french fries or your favorite side dish.
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- Cook your ribs using your favorite method. Check out my guide to cook the juiciest and most flavorful ribs for this sandwich.
- I like to use long sandwich buns for this recipe, but you can use round ones if that’s what you have.
- These McRib sandwiches are best served hot.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 721kcal (36%) Carbohydrates: 49g (16%) Protein: 47g (94%) Fat: 37g (57%) Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 148mg (49%) Sodium: 1003mg (44%) Potassium: 644mg (18%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 17g (19%) Vitamin A: 160IU (3%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 95mg (10%) Iron: 13mg (72%)
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