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"The wait is over. Fans of the McRib \u2014 who were expecting its return in November \u2014 will be happy to know that the elusive barbecued pork sandwich returns to McDonald&amp;#039;s menus December 17.   More From Delish: Food Obsessions: 12 Limited-Availability Eats with Fan Followings  Instead of releasing the sandwich in November, as it has in the past, McDonald&amp;#039;s decided that the sandwich would be the hamburger chain&amp;#039;s holiday gift to devoted fans. Although there is a business play behind the decision \u2014 McDonald&amp;#039;s hopes to boost sales in December. More From Delish: Golden Arches Abroad: International McDonald&amp;#039;s Menu Offerings If you&amp;#039;re counting calories this Christmas, then be forewarned: the pork patty bathed in sweet and tangy McRib sauce, pickles, and sliced onions served on a special bun contains 26g of fat, 980mg of sodium, and 500 calories. Who knows when or if the saucy pork patty will return in 2013, so get it while you can.  Find more great food content on Delish: Search for the perfect recipe from our homepage Find out the latest food news Get a recipe book to save your favorite dishes Sign up for our free newsletters Check us out on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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