$6 McDonald's McRib versus $1 McRib - WHAT ARE WE EATING??

[@PeterCharles-q8e]

Larry, you are the most important food scientist on Earth.

[@HUYI1]

Not on earth! On the solar planet 😂

[@jhill4874]

The new Alton Brown, but more sensible.

[@blemisheddiscgaming6464]

Second most... review bruh exists.

[@BrightNeonFire13]

amen

[@gtech66]

A Big Mac sandwich is only $9.79 by me. Subway sandwiches start at $12.00 and go up from there. This is why I cook at home and refuse to eat fast food anymore.

[@williamsinger4124]

Moses sandals! $10 for just a big Mac? Well, it's probably the same where I am too, but I also won't pay that amount for a McDonald's sandwich either. At that rate, that same $10 will get a far better burger from five guys lol

[@16BitOG]

To be fair the big mac is one of the most expensive sandwiches. If you order smart you won't spend a lot of money. A mcchicken is like $2 where I live.

[@ambeegaming76]

Subway is gonna be twice as much food though. NB Canada 12" Ham Sub is $8.49, Big Mac is $5.39. +15% Tax locally.

[@thrasherx2k1]

@@gtech66 you must live in California. A Big Mac is under $6 near me

[@MK_ULTRA420]

​@@16BitOGA McChicken where you live costs like $3.89 where they live.

[@farmboy30117]

I worked at McD's back in the late '80s when the McRib first came out and the fries were still cooked in animal shortening. Back then, we cooked about 6 pieces of rib meat and soaked them in the BBQ sauce until someone ordered them. They didn't sell too well and would often soak for nearly an hour before we threw them away. We threw a lot of food away back then because it wasn't made to order like it is now. One time I ate one fresh off the grill with mustard and ketchup and it was the bomb! I also remember Big Macs for $1 promotions!

[@joeygreathouse3029]

McRibs are not made to order they're sitting around in a hot box

[@WileyCoyoteSuperGenius]

I worked at BK and I was there for the $1 Whopper

[@GR-bn3xj]

​@@WileyCoyoteSuperGeniusi used to live off the one dollar whoppers

[@LetitRideGregRyan]

I remember that.....the reason McDonald's fries tasted so good back then was because they were fried in beef tallow. This wasn't openly disclosed due to the secrecy surrounding their patented recipes but a religious Indian couple wound up suing McDonald's upon learning they consumed animal fat with their potatoes.

[@GR-bn3xj]

@LetitRideGregRyan yes, I remember that and thinking they ruined everything for everybody else

[@babyinuyasha]

MC MOTHERFUGGIN RIB!

[@BrockOkie]

Disgusting fake BS

[@thrasherx2k1]

Those banquet patties are so small you need two on the bun to make it the same size of a McRib

[@Jack_Stafford]

I haven't found this to be the case, he may be using larger hoagie rolls than I do, I buy the ones that are the cheapest already sliced ones that don't need to be cooked and I found the proportion of meat to roll to be just as good as a McRib at McDonald's

[@johngleeman8347]

Even if you made half as many TV dinner McRibs, it would still be cheaper than the fast food original. XD

[@Croc1579]

​@Jack_Stafford I mean just look at the difference in calories and macronutrients, adding a 2nd patty would make it a comparable sandwich

[@Jack_Stafford]

@Croc1579 comparable to what? Comparable to a McChicken at the same price or comparable to having a quick lunch for a much lower price?

[@All_I_can_say_is_Wow]

They might be a little smaller but they aren't that small. If you get a loaf of bread at the store, it takes 2 of the banquet ribs to fill a sandwich. I guess what I'm trying to say is that 2 of the patties will cover a whole slice of bread.

[@canny8228]

My brother and I get together once a year (around the holidays, ofc) and meet at McD's for McRibs. Been doing it for years and years. I don't necessarily like the McRib, but it's edible. We talked about it this year and decided that this was more about getting some quality time with my brother than about the meal. Merry Christmas, everyone!

[@etk3158]

lol that’s the same thing I said. “I can tolerate it but I don’t enjoy it”

[@mindrip]

I want to share how I save money by making my own no-fuss frozen patties. If you find pork, or beef in bulk, or on sale (you can sometimes find a big discount on about-to-expire meat if you go very early in the morning). If you grind it yourself, you know what's in it too. Add whatever is in the spice drawer for flavor. I like to put a ball of ground meat into freezer bags, press them flat into patties with my other hand while the meat is in the plastic bag, for no mess. Then zip them up to keep the air out and stack them in the freezer. Perfect for patties for a McRib or sausage McMuffin, or hamburgers. Can even roll the plastic bag up to shape sausages or kebabs. Once they freeze, they hold the shape. Cook them from frozen, much better than the fast food and TV dinners. I know it's not the same as home cooking from fresh, but it's a time-saver and lets me buy bulk without spoilage. Fast food just costs way too much anymore, and the quality has gone downhill. The TV Dinners are full of industrial ingredients too. I hope this helps the people on Mr. WolfePit's channel! Thank you for these videos!

[@mindrip]

I almost forgot, I also cook up a big batch of taco seasoned beef and freeze it in small portioned freezer bags too, for taco nights, since Taco Bells has gotten ridiculously expensive too.

[@deanjackson625]

Merry Christmas to you and your daughter and hopefully everything is going fantastic. In 2025 hopefully everything will be great and good health and spirits and happiness for you and your family. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️

[@MagralhoPT]

AND DOWN THE GULLET IT WENT!!!!! =) thank you Larry and Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! =)

[@Jack_Stafford]

I discovered that Banquet/Encore/Aldi bbq "rib" meat tasted almost exactly like the McRib years ago too. I buy the cheapest hoagie rolls you can get, use pickles onions and the barbecue sauce that comes with the pork meat and it is almost exactly the same as they used to be when McDonald's was good. I believe they also used to have a bit of mustard on them and that's how I like mine. Now, McDonald's is so stupid about only offering McRib at certain times of the year that I just now make them at home whenever I get that hankering for one, and I'm sure it is better than what they sell now and certainly a lot cheaper!

[@godbreaker6596]

Yup

[@ramavich]

I could only ever find the Encore, but they were just fine to me.

[@xr6lad]

Strangely enough, here in Australia, whenever I have brought the Aldi frozen ribs , they have been excellent, proper ribs, tasty with plenty of meat. Better than all the other supermarket brands we have and a small handful of restaurants I’ve had ribs at. Obviously the source of the product is different in each country.

[@nikolatovar9884]

Yeah...I had hoped they would be the same, but the barbecue sauce that comes with the Oncor/Banquet meal is way, waaaaaay too sweet. Like, it somehow manages to be twice as sweet as the McDonald's sauce, which is saying something. I think you'd be better off rinsing them off completely in hot water and using a bottled sauce like Sweet Baby Ray's.

[@IzzyTheEditor]

@@nikolatovar9884 or you could go to McDonald's website and they actually sell the Mc rib barbecue sauce now in a half gallon jug.

[@TardoIndustires]

Thanks Larry it’s been 6 years I’ve been listening to your yappin I love it

[@stevelogan5475]

Larry , I make one out of baby back ribs, I remove the bones after smoking or baking , depends on your preference & put 1/2 of of the rib rack on a hoagie bun.

[@BlackJesus8463]

nice!

[@Jack_Stafford]

That's going to cost a lot more than a dollar per sandwich, this video is about offering an affordable option to people that can no longer afford to eat out, not even fast food.

[@alexrekzu4079]

@@Jack_Stafford hey he just flexin'. BYOS- bring your own smoker lmao

[@peterfitswell535]

Yes indeed real meat is the answer. Baby back ribs have a lot of meat. Plenty of sandwiches, just a little more expensive. But atleast you know what you're eating.

[@user-xn4hu3nh9n]

Larry I needed you for thanks for saving my Christmas!

[@TheWolfePit]

You're welcome, happy holidays!

[@user-xn4hu3nh9n]

@ been watching you for years this video cheered me right up. I’m sure tons of people feel the same way every time you post.

[@RedRaven85]

The McRib from the 90's even was better than what they put out now but even then, it's still a tasty treat but expensive. When I was driving cab I used to go by a local gas station that has a "hot food" (read: "We get this stuff frozen, toss it in a giant oven/heater to warm and then stuff it under heatlamps") section that had McRib style sandwiches for a $1.25. Give me that with a bag of chips, condiments from the hot dog bar and a zero sugar soda and I was a happy happy guy.

[@danthonym8539]

Thanks for making my days go by faster :)

[@tomrobards7753]

It is nasty not the sandwich it was when it was first introduced in the early 80's neither is the big mac

[@tanikokishimoto1604]

I enjoyed the McRib back when it first came out. I have not seen it since. A shame that evidentally the quality went down. It is also possible my tastes may have changed, too. Won't know until I run into one again.

[@JoanSinCO]

Love your videos Wolf! Merry Christmas! ❤❤❤

[@harrycallahan9733]

I used to eat the family-sized Banquet and On-Cor froze food in my college days. At least half a box at a time, sometimes when I was really hungry, all 6 patties as one meal :)

[@heatherfitzgibbon]

Token onions and pickles. 😩 Originally, they were good, but like everything else, Mickey D has cut corners!

[@johnniewoodard648]

Same here. I used to love the McRib. Last one I had...I could not finished it.

[@j.robertsergertson4513]

Exactly! I loved mcRib hadn't had one in years ,till recently,gross nasty crap and $6 bucks .never again

[@pardontheopinion8679]

Honestly, I don't think they were ever good, it was always to get rid of excess pigs

[@permalm3481]

My experience exactly. Loved mcribs but haven't been able to have one for years. Had one a couple weeks ago and it was just sad. Skimping on everything that made it good

[@stevengootsj]

Happy holidays my brother!love all your awesome videos

[@TheWolfePit]

Thank you so much, I appreciate you watching!

[@Jared-91]

The McRib at mine was $6.29 but it's located next to the interstate, so they always increase the prices. I really like the McRib myself. I've done the same exact thing with the Banquet patties as well as On-Cor version. Reminds me of the Rib B-Q sandwich we would get occasionally in elementary school.

[@chemistryofquestionablequa6252]

I don't know if you had the same cafeteria mcrib sandwiches we had in Ontario Canada but ours were fire too

[@UltimateGamerCC]

and for those who want a Larger and Better McRib, get some Ground Pork, season with Salt, Pepper, Garlic and Onion Powder, mix then form into McRib Slabs. refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up the Slabs, then Brown them in a Skillet, just until the outside gets some tasty mellenation, you dont need to cook them through. after Browning, put them in a Pan for the Oven, and cover them with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce, or any sauce that you prefer, finish cooking the Slabs in the Sauce at 350 degrees until it's the proper temperature.

[@KiviKalastaja]

That sounds way tastier than this recipe. Less processed crap.

[@bradye21playsIndieHorror]

I will try this and report back, might not be for a few weeks though.

[@nikolatovar9884]

Oh, heck yes! This is the way.

[@MitchMitch77-77]

Good advice!! McRib used to be delicious pre-CoVid, but now it tastes like Cafeteria mystery meat!

[@margeebechyne8642]

I've been making McRibs with Banquets for a few years now. Thank you, Larry. Merry Christmas!!

[@biancagerade4229]

Me too the boneless rib the banquet TV dinner it comes with mashed potatoes and corn. it cost me 2.29 at the market 🤗

[@margeebechyne8642]

@@biancagerade4229 I pop out the potatoes and corn and throw in the freezer. Then when I make I just toss those in for another layer of flavor!

[@us1fedvet]

Another expert review and alternative! Absolutely uncanny and brilliant!!! Merry Christmas Mr Wolfe. Great channel

[@dukefishing]

"Along with some of that extra delicious frozen barbecue sauce" 🤣

[@sebastiansullivan6450]

I wish this video came out before I had the displeasure of eating the Mc rib so I a person didn’t have to eat it. But anyway, thank you for all your videos. I really appreciate what you do. You’re my go to food review Channel now.

[@daviddrew966]

My wife and I tried it for the first time a couple years ago to see what all the hype was about. Ate about half of it and threw the rest away. Horrible!

[@chrisp308]

It was pathetic this year and expensive

[@eecajledo8430]

Well I bet it was better then canned spinach !

[@vincente.tiemersma279]

LOVIN IT !!!I I had tried it,Its very similar and its delicious too. Thanks for sharing !!!!

[@agolftwittler1223]

*The McRip.* Happy Holidays 🌲

[@brandoncherry1651]

Those are some tiny little mcribs

[@1208bug]

Merry Christmas Larry! 😊❤👍

[@lexchaotica190]

Great Job Larry-have a Merry Christmas !

[@mrbing70]

The Oncorr frozen Rib patties they sell at ShopRite & Walmart work just as well as the banquet and are even cheaper

[@rnj323]

I was actually thinking about that brand. Have you tried theirs? Any good or better?

[@patrickdonahue8384]

McRib sucks!😢😢😢.

[@marcstevens8576]

You hit The Nail On The Head. On Cor is both cheap & better than anything served in Any Fast -Food joint.

[@mrbing70]

Yeah, it tastes and looks nearly identical to the mcrib ​@rnj323

[@blemisheddiscgaming6464]

I had forgotten about this channel FOR YEARS! Thank you algorithm!

[@sonialoves444]

wow, your rating on this one kinda surprised me..i appreciate your honest, thorough reviews. and as always, i really enjoyed watching. thanks!

[@Scott924m]

Encor makes frozen rib patties too the sauce is very watery but I've done this same thing with those .

[@TheLionAndTheLamb777]

I usually add some of my own sauce to the sandwich as their sauce is thin.

[@Scott924m]

​@TheLionAndTheLamb777 yeah that's what I was thinking for next time to add some good bottled sauce I didn't know the first time how thin the sauce was. I was also thinking about thawing them taking them out of the tray seasoning and sauceing them and giving them a few minutes under the broiler to brown them and crisp them a bit

[@nikolatovar9884]

It's also very, very sweet. Like they thinned out ketchup with water and added 2 parts sugar to every 1 part ketchup.

[@chucksherron]

Thank you Rose. Just keep taking them and turning them until the sauce gets thick and sticky.

[@youtube.commentator]

Man i used to love these when i was much younger.. tried once recently and i took one bite and threw it away. It's like rubber. Nothing like when i was a younger

[@InvasionAnimation]

This is good content. I don't even like the mc rib but I still enjoy watching this.

[@MrTheEdge]

Glad you’re back 🎉

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thank you for trying it so I the viewer doesn't have to😋💚❤ Happy Holidays🍷🥂🎄🎁

[@timc333]

LMAO ! you had me laughing through out the whole video . All fast food I would describe as you did this fine exquisite gourmet dining .

[@Driven2Beers]

Larry, I've been doing this for years! Much better sauce hands down! I get a nice steak roll and brown it a bit in the toaster oven. Then once the patty is ready I slap it on the roll and add the onions and dill pickles. As a final touch, I add a dash of liquid smoke and a generous amount of habanero sauce.

[@roxcyn]

This is interesting. A little different variety are those frozen sandwiches they sell at Dollar Tree. I believe they sell them at Dollar General and Walmart in big packages. They’re $1.25 for one sandwich and they do make a McRib version. I like Wolf Pitt’s idea, too!

[@bumbopapirrin]

Wisconsins Kwik Trip sells a BBQ style McRib that's on sale every Tuesday for $1.89. Tastes just like i used to get in school as a kid. Great deal, in my opinion.

[@beefchimichangaSalvo]

They still have them! U can add onions & pickles or any other topping for free at the topping station.

[@yeahhoo86]

Thank you Larry for giving me an inexpensive idea for lunch, I work from home and always struggle to come with something to make for lunch (and dinner too). Also I do like the McRib for some reason nowI can have it year round. I wonder if using On-Cor Salisbury Steaks would make this a little bit more elevated, but still dirt cheap.

[@valerief1231]

I’m making these this weekend! I love how your hand model made an example out of that first sandwich, notice how nicely the second one behaved after she showed the team who was boss?!?! That’s how you show your food who is higher on the food chain!

[@gordonnovotny9365]

Anything you copy cat make at home is 1000 times better than the garbage at McDumpster. Thanks for the video Larry!

[@blurryhorizons069]

Larry, I'm literally eating these as i watch this. it popped up itself. That's wild.

[@dukeclytn]

Love the McRib. Love your stuff. Keep it coming

[@joeybagofdoughnuts6664]

Keep em comming!

[@minniegibson8722]

Thank you. Hope you have great holidays.

[@sjelliott6660]

Glad to see you're still kicking. I found your channel in 2019.

[@WileyCoyoteSuperGenius]

My phone is reading my mind. I was just thinking about you yesterday and that I hadn't watched in a while. I never looked you up, but here you are. Spooky but still nice to be back.

[@andrewbatts7678]

Frank's red hot and a 16oz tumbler of whole milk is all that is needed to make any food edible

[@mccallosone4903]

youre half right. love franks, hate milk

[@Sneadawelder]

I've had those. There not terrible. I think they would make a decent Mcrib type samich. I have always wondered why it's only on the menu about once a yr. Lol I love your channel and glad your doing well. I. From Chincoteague VA. And I think you have said you are in the Hampton rds area. Merry Christmas my friend

[@joesshows6793]

This review is spot on

[@Tallgeese3]

Making them at home always better. And your poe hole saying is much more natural now. Keep it up!

[@thaisstone5192]

LOL @ "Poe hole".

[@marshabrown8337]

May God bless you and your loved ones. Merry Christmas. Adventure on!!

[@DocClyde1972]

Blasphemy sir! Blasphemy! 😂. Merry Christmas! Happy New Year.

[@jimc386]

I still enjoy the McRib sandwiches once a year. But based on how well your recipes have turned out, I'll give this one a try. Thanks for your all your efforts.

[@robinkeiger2208]

That Mc Rib looks pitiful!!

[@jimmyjohn2815]

Strangely compelling 🤤

[@PipesMaster]

Love the Videos Larry :-) If I had to make this at home I would use Spam. Fresh Onions and Pickles on a fresh baked roll...... I know what I'm doing for dinner tonight!

[@sheilam4964]

Merry Christmas.

[@leo.girardi]

Thx for the vid. I now have no urge to buy one! Larry, only you can make a video saying "Don't pay $$$$ for sh1t when you can make your own sh1t for $." Made my day.

[@stickybuns8626]

Glad someone called out the McRib. It sucks. The wife and I have been using the "on-cor" rib patties to make ours for years. If you really wanna go crazy just smoke a clearanced rack of ribs, debone (look it up) and slap it on a bun! Barely costs more when you can get a clearanced baby back rack for $7 sometimes.

[@rem05033]

I agree completely with your assessment of the mcrib. I tried one maybe 30 years ago. After that experience, I will never try one again!

[@overcastskyline1747]

i tried the mcrib once, not sure what the hype was all about, all i remember was the odd texture of the meat and it didnt have much flavor, i cant even remember how it tasted anymore, all i remember is that it wasnt what people made it seem to be, but the hype for the chicken bigmac is real imo lmao

[@jacsmith2217]

Absolutely disgusting I was so excited I ordered 2 tasted like cat liver with the texture of SpongeBob

[@duschimmel750]

Good vid❤ I like ur channel

[@CorvetteZ06owner]

Closer to getting 1 Million subscribers 🎉

[@TheAandJStudio]

Literally been watching this guy since I was a kid.

[@robinabernathy2829]

If you eat the McRib you're going to taste it in your stomach all day.

[@covishen]

I love them, I've been known to eat 2 a day when they are available. That is up until last year when it cost $14 for a meal. They're good but not $14 good. This however doesn't look too bad. Next time I go shopping I'll grab one of those banquet meals.

[@dsmguy83]

Wolfie! I've done the same copycat recipe with the Banquet faux-ribs. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@CarolinaCrafter-vg2bb]

Fun video! Love the bad dad jokes! I ate a McRib about 30 years ago and the memory of its horribleness still lingers. So I won't be making one but still enjoy your videos.

[@FerdinandFake]

That really sums up whats wrong with fast food today, McDonald's might be the worst offender

[@leegraves101]

I see that you took a chance and ate McDonald’s onions for we the people. For your bravery and your thoughtful ideas I salute you.

[@jasoncallan]

I love the mcrib I remember making my own version of the mcrib sandwich with those rib quick rib patties, pickles, red onion, kraft bbq sauce, valentina hot sauce, crushed red pepper, & garlic powder. it was pretty awesome. I also love the fast bites rib sandwich too.

[@BELCAN57]

"Welcome to McWolfie's may I take your order?"

[@minniegibson8722]

Ive net ever been able to chock one of those down. You my good man did a much better job coming up with a san dwich than McDonald's ever could do on anything. Thanks.

[@audreycasassa1683]

Excellent video!

[@jamesd4013]

Keep the "bad dad jokes" coming!!!

[@Eriksmrereviewsandmore]

Awesome Review As Always Larry ,I never had the one from McDonald's but if the McRib is anything like the MRE version I guess I'm not missing much . I think I have a couple 2015 MRE of these left .... I'll have to look..

[@OldF1000]

Lets get it on a tray

[@Eriksmrereviewsandmore]

@@OldF1000 Nice !!!!

[@xrmighty]

But they’re so good. I’ll never not get one. Tis the season 😂❤

[@robertallison9653]

Excellent video! A double patty is where it's at!

[@lamajarmystrong91]

That McRib on suicide watch after that attack 2:38 😂😂😂

[@AyannaDestiny]

I usually sauté the onions to add more flavor maybe you could try it

[@zonacrs]

I must admit that a Big Mac and McRib are guilty pleasures for me. That being said making your own McRib using ground pork is probably a better option.

[@scapeboy]

I've used Banquet ribs to do this for years. I put two slices of american cheese with a little mayo on a hoagie bun. Yummo!

[@chadwright7614]

Ima try your version

[@mrmaturitydelinquent]

Hey Larry, your recreation legitimately looks more appetizing, although we know the rib patty things aren't good. I got an idea which would make that sandwich taste incredible, substitute the rib patty for BBQ pulled pork then you got a dynamite and addicting sandwich!

[@User0000000000000004]

"Welcome back to the Wolfpit for another episode of... What are waiting."

[@jhill4874]

Thanks! We have a local burger joint that makes excellent burgers and fries. And their meal cost is the same (or maybe a little less) at the Big Mac Meal. Special occasion when someone come home and brings lunch from there.

[@chriswelcome8102]

"This has exquisite mouth feel!" "Bobby, they loved it! That one's creepy... But he loved it!"

[@The_Black_Knight]

Might give it a try. Bravo.

[@H.R.6688]

I use to do this a long time ago, but I didn't use the sauce that came with it, I used sweet rays back then.

[@stockpicksbytim1228]

sweet baby rays is great bbq!

[@roylong9889]

Saw another video that did the same thing. Thanks he had same resolution. Dog Food lol .... merry Christmas Larry. Jesus is the reason for the Season😊

[@minniegibson8722]

But did they have LARRY'S WONDERFUL VOICE.

[@forplayplay]

That’s such a good point that we often forget, our money is HARD earned. Miley Cyrus said “I go through guys like money flying out the hand” but we do NOT have to live like that. Even in bad times you can make what little wealth you have go a LOT further with truly a microscopic amount of ingenuity. We the people see you and this lesson is well taken!

[@judibickford5306]

Great minds think alike, Larry! Instead of Banquetl boneless barbecue patties, I know that my local supermarket has On Cor Boneless Barbecue pork patties in sauce. Go to the bread aisle and get some long rolls, get a bottle of barbecue sauce, (if my guest want more sauce because McDonald's is stingy as Scrooge with the sauce. When I was younger, you made sure that you weren't wearing anything light colored clothes when eating a McRib, so much sauce.), a Vidalia onion and some sour but not too sour whole pickles. Assemble to directions, to personal taste and enjoy. May you and yours, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! God Bless you.

[@ohnosmoarlulcatz]

There's a Chinese dim sum restaurant in my area that makes something very similar for $4. It's two tiny sandwiches using either barbecue sauce or curry sauce with onions and pickled radishes instead. Much better and cheaper too.

[@yvettechristensen8315]

Interesting, will have to give it a try.

[@magnusver8080]

Great vid. Also they make a mold for that i have a friend that uses ground chicken or turkey and smokes it absolutely amazing. Free from everything except your own seasonings

[@brendakrieger7000]

The Banquet BBQ ribs are pretty decent for the price. Serve it with mashed potatoes or cauliflower! Love the sandwich idea💚❤

[@josephgaviota]

I'll bet those "ribs" are good on rice, too.

[@brendakrieger7000]

@josephgaviota Haven't tried it over rice. But I'm sure it's really good. Thanks for the suggestion💚❤