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Homemade McRibs

A multi-source homemade McRib-style sandwich with McRub, McSauce, and mock-rib ground-pork patties.

Prep
25 minutes
Cook
22 minutes
Serves
4 sandwiches

What you need

McRub

  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

McSauce

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

McPorkPatty

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • A dash each of salt, pepper, and garlic
  • A dash of onion powder

For Assembly

  • Hoagie buns
  • Dill pickles
  • White onion, sliced

THE PLAN.

  1. Combine the McRub ingredients.
  2. Mix the McPorkPatty ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Form mock ribs on parchment paper. Use the flat end of a knife to make the top gutter.
  4. Cover the patties with McRub.
  5. Set the patties on a wire rack over a sheet pan so the grease can drain. Bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes, or until the pork reaches at least 160°F internally.
  6. Cover the patties with McSauce and put them under a low broil or grill for 2 minutes.
  7. Cover the patties with sauce again.
  8. Assemble each sandwich: hoagie bun, patty, dill pickles, and sliced white onion.
  9. Use the remaining sauce as a dipping sauce.

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