Copycat McDonald’s McRib Sandwich
Skip the drive-thru and make the famous McDonald’s McRib at home! Juicy BBQ-glazed pork patties topped with dill pickles and onions on soft sesame seed rolls create the ultimate copycat sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: BAKED
- Cuisine: copycat recipe
Ingredients
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For the Pork Patties
- 2 pounds ground pork
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sandwiches
- 6 sesame seed hoagie rolls
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, divided
- 1 white onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup dill pickle chips
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground pork, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions. Shape each into an oval patty slightly larger than the buns. Use the back of a knife to create shallow grooves across the top for the classic McRib look.
- Place patties on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Brush the patties generously with ¾ cup BBQ sauce and return to the oven for 5 minutes.
- Brush the hoagie rolls with melted butter and lightly toast.
- Place each pork patty on a bun. Top with additional BBQ sauce, sliced onions, and dill pickle chips.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Sweet Baby Ray’s Original BBQ Sauce provides a flavor closest to the classic McRib.
- For extra smoky flavor, add ½ teaspoon liquid smoke to the pork mixture.
- Toasting the buns improves texture and prevents sogginess.
- Make the patties slightly larger than the buns since they shrink during cooking.