It appears that McDonald’s 2022 “farewell tour” for its McRib was, like so many rock stars’ farewells, a little premature. The fast food giant will bring back the sandwich for a limited time during the holiday season. The launch is Dec.

3, according to a news release that didn’t include a price. McRib made its debut in 1981 and has been on and off McDonald’s menu ever since. It’s made with a boneless pork patty slathered in barbecue sauce and topped with slivered onions and pickles on a toasted bun.

For the first time, McDonald’s will be selling the sauce in half-gallon jugs. The item is dubbed A Whole Lotta McRib Sauce and it will be available online only at wholelottamcribsauce.com beginning Monday, Nov.

25. The price is $19.99.

The promotion includes a jingle with Rankin/Bass-type characters on YouTube . McDonald’s is also marking the season with the return of its Holiday Pie , a custard-filled pastry topped with rainbow sprinkles. It sells for about $1.

99. McDonald’s prices vary by location. And McDonald’s has holiday cups with Doodles designs for hot McCafe beverages.

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