McDonald's McRib (Copycat Recipe)

This homemade version of the iconic McDonald's McRib features tender, slow-cooked pork slathered in a tangy barbecue sauce, served on a soft hoagie bun with crunchy pickles and onions. It's a nostalgic dish that captures the essence of classic American flavors, perfect for a satisfying meal any time of year.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds pork shoulder, boneless
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 hoagie buns
• 1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced
• 1/2 cup onions, thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Season the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
3. Place the seasoned pork in a roasting pan and cover it tightly with aluminum foil.
4. Slow-cook the pork in the oven for about 3 to 4 hours, or until it is tender and easily shredded.
5. Once cooked, remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before shredding it with two forks.
6. In a saucepan, combine the barbecue sauce and apple cider vinegar over medium heat. Stir until warmed through.
7. Add the shredded pork to the barbecue sauce and mix well to coat the meat.
8. Toast the hoagie buns lightly in the oven or on a skillet.
9. Assemble the sandwiches by placing a generous portion of the barbecue pork on each bun, followed by sliced pickles and onions.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade McRib!