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Homemade McRiblicious Sandwich

Craft Your Own McRiblicious Experience at Home

4servings
3 hr 20 min
Medium
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Homemade McRiblicious Sandwich

About this recipe

Recreate the iconic McRib sandwich with a homemade twist. This recipe embraces modern cooking practices to deliver a savory and satisfying experience. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or weekend get-together, these ribs are tender, flavorful, and utterly delicious.

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

  2. 2

    Mix brown sugar, chili powder, pepper, cumin, and cayenne for the rub.

  3. 3

    Season ribs generously with the rub on a foil-lined baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Cover with parchment paper and foil, sealing the edges. Bake for 2 hours and 45 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove ribs, cool slightly, and extract bones carefully.

  6. 6

    Brush with barbecue sauce and refrigerate until ready to grill.

  7. 7

    Preheat grill to high heat, oil the grate, and grill ribs 3-4 minutes per side.

  8. 8

    Serve ribs on toasted rolls topped with coleslaw.

Chef's tip

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free rolls. Adjust spices for a milder flavor if needed.

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