<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults . Source: mcdonalds.com </Td> </Tr> <P> The McRib is a barbecue - flavored pork product sandwich periodically sold by the international fast - food restaurant chain McDonald's . It was first introduced to the McDonald's menu in 1981, following test marketing the year before . </P> <P> After poor sales, it was removed from the menu in 1985 . McRib was reintroduced in 1989, staying on the menu until 2005 in many countries . Since 2006, it has generally been made available for a short time each year in most markets where it is sold, typically during the fall season, although is a permanent menu item at McDonald's restaurants in Germany . </P> <P> McRib consists of a restructured boneless pork patty shaped like a rib, barbecue sauce, onions, and pickles served on a 5 ⁄ inches (14 cm) roll . Despite its name, it is primarily composed of pork shoulder meat, according to McDonald's . </P>

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