The name McRib makes sense since the boneless, seasoned pork is shaped like a mini rack of ribs, even though it doesn't contain rib meat; plus, McShoulder doesn't sound as appealing, does it?

Roger Mandigo, a UNL meat science professor who was often mistakenly credited with creating McDonald's McRib sandwich, died Friday at the age of 85. He did create technology that made ...

Roger Mandigo, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor of animal science, poses with a McRib sandwich inside a meat locker at the UNL Animal Science Complex in November 2010. Mandigo ...

McDonald's has released a new video detailing how its food suppliers make, freeze and cook the McRib sandwich ... it's all meat," former "Mythbusters" host Grant Imahara says in the video.

allowing not only pork but other types of meat to be formed into different shapes. McDonald's used that technology to create the McRib sandwich, which first hit the fast-food giant's menu in 1982 ...

The McRib – a seasoned boneless pork sandwich slathered in barbecue sauce and topped with slivered onions and tart pickles on a hoagie-style bun will be available in more than 9,000 U.S ...

The McRib is returning to menus this holiday season – but don’t get used to it. McDonald's brings back McRib for a limited time Skip to main content Skip to main content ...