How to Make Chef John's Copycat McRib® Sandwich - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of the iconic McRib® sandwich from McDonald's? If so, you're in for a real treat with this Chef John's Copycat McRib® Sandwich recipe! This sandwich has been a beloved menu item at McDonald's for decades, but it's only available periodically. If you've been craving that delicious, tangy barbecue flavor and succulent pork patty, then look no further. Chef John's recipe will allow you to recreate this fast food favorite in the comfort of your own home.

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup kosher salt
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 racks baby back pork ribs
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce, divided
  • 4 sesame hamburger rolls, split and toasted
  • 1 cup coleslaw

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 11 hrs
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 large sandwiches

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix salt, brown sugar, chili powder, pepper, cumin, and cayenne together for the rub.
  • Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet. Season both sides generously with some of the rub. Reserve remaining rub for another use. Cover top with parchment paper and wrap foil over the edges. Cover the whole baking sheet with another large sheet of foil, sealing in the sides.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
  • Unwrap ribs and let cool briefly until safe to handle. Pull out the bones, stuffing any loose pieces of meat back into the holes and checking carefully for bone fragments. Wrap ribs back up and refrigerate until cold, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Cut each rack in half. Brush both sides generously with barbecue sauce.
  • Preheat a charcoal grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill ribs until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from grill and brush with more barbecue sauce.
  • Drizzle more barbecue sauce onto each roll. Sandwich each rib section between a roll and top with coleslaw.
  • Nutrition

    963 cal.

    • Total Fat: 52g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 180mg
    • Sodium: 8820mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 81g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 45g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 228mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 860mg