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How to Make a McRib Sandwich at Home for $1.72

Published November 11, 2024

The highly anticipated return of the delicious McRib is set to make its comeback at the end of November at McDonald’s and should cost around $5.39 based on the price in 2023.

In response to this announcement, the verified coupon site Coupons4Real.com has calculated how much it would cost to recreate the McRib at home for a fraction of the price. Using ingredients sourced from one of America’s most accessible retailers, Walmart, the total cost to recreate the BBQ delicacy was calculated.

The total weight of a McRib is 7.4 ounces, so the ingredients were measured and weighed to replicate the original recipe at the lowest possible cost.

Ingredient List:

Smithfield Signature Ground Pork (4 oz) – $0.87 per serving

Ball Park Tailgaters Deli Rolls (2.5 oz) – $0.72 per bun

Great Value Hamburger Dill Chip Pickles (0.2 oz) – $0.03 per serving

Fresh Whole White Onion (0.3 oz) – $0.06 per serving
PL Great Value BBQ Sauce Original (0.4 oz) – $0.04 per serving

Total Cost: $1.72

This makes a homemade McRib $3.67 cheaper than buying it from McDonald’s.

Recipe Steps:

Prepare the Pork: Get your pre-ground pork mince and add a small amount of water to create a stickier texture.
Shape the Patties: Form the ground pork into patties that resemble ribs shapes, ensuring each patty is no more than 4 ounces to fit in the bun.
Create the “Rib” Look: Use your fingers to make little indentations on the patties to imitate the ribs.
Freeze the Patties: Place the patties on parchment paper and freeze until solid.
Cook the Patties: There’s no need to defrost the patties. They will cook in about three to four minutes per side. Preheat a griddle or cast-iron skillet, and once hot, add the frozen patties rib-side up. Flip after a few minutes and cook the other side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Coat with BBQ Sauce: Remove the patties from the skillet, allow them to cool for a few minutes, and then coat both sides in BBQ sauce.
Prepare the Toppings: Slice 0.3 oz of white onion and prepare two pickles from the jar (or more, if you prefer).
Toast the Bun: Cut the deli roll in half and place it on the hot griddle until lightly browned, which takes about a minute.
Assemble the Sandwich: Place the BBQ-coated patty on the bottom half of the bun, then top with the sliced pickles and onions.
Enjoy!: Your homemade McRib is ready to go!

“The McRib has been a McDonald’s staple since its debut in 1981 and continues to grow in popularity,” said Panayotis Nikolaidis, CEO and founder of Coupons4Real.com. >]”However, as a limited-time menu item, it comes and goes, sometimes for long periods of time.

“Knowing how to recreate the McRib at home not only prevents the ‘burger blues’ when it leaves the menu, but it also saves you a significant amount of money. Making it at home is 68% cheaper than buying at McDonald’s.

“Creating your own version also allows you to add your personal twist to the recipe while still enjoying the nostalgia. This method is perfect for prepping McRibs in bulk, so you always have some stashed in the freezer for when the craving strikes.”

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ADM Adds AT&T’s McAtee to Board of Directors

Published November 8, 2024

ADM’s board of directors has elected AT&T Inc. Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel David R. McAtee II as its newest member. McAtee has served as AT&T’s worldwide general counsel since 2015.

“David brings a critical perspective to ADM as we continue to evolve our company into the future,” said ADM Chair of the Board and CEO Juan Luciano. “He has a true depth of experience in government regulation, strategic planning, and data security, and has helped execute strategy through engagements with institutional investors and key government stakeholders. This expertise will be an invaluable source of guidance as ADM navigates our own path ahead.”

“ADM plays a critical role in helping feed the world,” said McAtee. “I’ve been impressed with the board and executive leadership team’s focus on this purpose through its guiding values of integrity and teamwork, and I look forward to advancing their mission.”

McAtee brings nearly a decade of experience advancing all legal matters at AT&T, including governance, M&A, strategic planning, finance, supply chain, government regulation, compliance, data security and shareholder engagement. He serves as a trusted advisor to AT&T’s executive leaders and board of directors across a variety of complex operational and strategic issues as the company has adapted to a rapidly evolving technological landscape and positioned itself for continued organic growth.

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. It’s an essential global agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. It’s a premier human and animal nutrition provider, offering one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of ingredients and solutions from nature.

It’s a trailblazer in health and well-being, with an industry-leading range of products for consumers looking for new ways to live healthier lives. It’s a cutting-edge innovator, guiding the way to a future of new consumer and industrial solutions. And we’re a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize the multiple industries we serve.

Around the globe, its innovation and expertise are meeting critical needs while nourishing quality of life and supporting a healthier planet. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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Legacy Food Group’s CEO Push appointed Executive Chairman

Published November 4, 2024

Legacy Food Group’s CEO Steve Push has been appointed executive chairman of the board, a newly created position that continues his leadership role within the company. This move allows Push greater strategic focus on the firm’s mission to acquire regional independent distributors.

“The new chairman role provides me the opportunity to place greater emphasis on long-term growth, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships,” said Push. “My role as CEO has been involved with helping create a strong team, cultivating a strong culture, as well as bringing new companies into the LFG Family.

“I am incredibly proud of the world class team we are building, which will fuel our future successes. This transition will allow me to dedicate more of my time to expanding our acquisitions efforts, and focus on strategic growth. This will help us continue to build Legacy Food Group into a recognized force in the foodservice distribution industry.”

Before LFG, Push served as CEO and chairman of Legacy Foodservice Alliance, which he founded in 2009 to facilitate commerce between independent foodservice distributors and suppliers. Push has a long history in the foodservice industry, having held senior management roles at Pocahontas Foods USA and Progressive Group Alliance from 1983 to 2009, where he focused on sales, marketing, and distributor development.

LFG has experienced tremendous growth since its inception last September, bringing together five independent foodservice distributors spanning different markets who now operate as local Operating Divisions of LFG: Keck’s Food Service, M&V Provisions, Thomsen Foodservice, Best Mexican Foods and Halsey Foodservice.

“We will continue to grow by offering high-quality regional distributors the benefits of greater scale that come with our shared resources and group buying power while retaining the local identity and management that make them unique in their local market,” said Push.

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