Homemade McRib using Porkchops

Me: Using this picture, can you give me a homemade recipe for a McRib? Oh, and like earlier today, can we use boneless porkchops in a food processor?

ChatGpt: Yes — you can absolutely make a homemade McRib-style sandwich using boneless pork chops in a food processor, just like the sausage patties idea you mentioned earlier. 👍 The picture you shared shows a very similar method: grind pork → season → shape → bake → sauce → sandwich.

The real McRib from McDonald's is actually made from formed ground pork, not a whole rib, so this method is surprisingly authentic.

Here’s a simple homemade version based on your picture.

Homemade McRib (Food Processor Method)

Ingredients

For the pork patties

2 lbs boneless pork chops

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tbsp brown sugar

½ cup BBQ sauce (plus more for glazing)

For the sandwiches

4–6 sub rolls or hoagie buns

sliced dill pickles

sliced white onion

extra BBQ sauce

Step 1 – Grind the Pork

Cut the boneless pork chops into chunks.

Place them in the food processor.

Pulse until it becomes ground pork texture (do not puree).

Tip: Slightly freezing the pork for 20 minutes makes grinding easier.

Step 2 – Season

In a bowl mix:

ground pork

salt

pepper

garlic powder

onion powder

paprika

brown sugar

BBQ sauce

Mix until evenly combined.

Step 3 – Shape the “Rib” Patties

Divide the meat into 8 portions.

Shape into flat oval logs about bun length.

Press 3 finger grooves across the top to mimic rib bones (just like in your picture).

Place on a foil-lined baking sheet.

Step 4 – Bake

Bake at:

375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes

The pork will shrink slightly and firm up.

Step 5 – Sauce and Caramelize

Brush the patties generously with BBQ sauce.

Return to the oven 5–10 minutes.

Optional (best flavor):

Broil for 2–3 minutes to caramelize the sauce.

Step 6 – Assemble the McRib

Toast the buns lightly.

Layer:

Pork patty

Extra BBQ sauce

Pickles

Sliced onions

Serve warm.

✅ Flavor tip (close to the real thing):

Mix this into your BBQ sauce:

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp brown sugar

½ tsp liquid smoke

This gives that fast-food McRib flavor profile.

🔥  😄