Ribs at the BK Lounge

[Pakman3000]

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A we reported last year, BK has been testing real pork ribs in several markets and has now decided to go ahead with the nationwide roll out. Yes, this summer you will be able to get actual ribs on an actual bone at a Burger King.

From the press release:

“"Fall-off-the-bone ribs and summer go hand-in-hand, and now we are excited to be the first national fast food hamburger restaurant to offer our guests an authentic bone-in rib menu offering," said John Schaufelberger, senior vice president, global product marketing and innovation, Burger King Corp.

[quote:1fgcn8il]"Our guests' initial reaction to this product has exceeded our expectations, further validating the BURGER KING(R) system's investment in our new game-changing broiler. Because of this proprietary cooking technology, we've been able to up the ante in our product development across the board, and BK(TM) Fire-Grilled Ribs are just the beginning of the innovative product line we can offer with this new cooking platform."

Honestly, this sounds like a bunch of horsesh*t, but we found a picture and they do look pretty tasty. Then again, it seems that the picture is from some sort of press event. Anyone tried them? Edible?
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Has anyone tried these yet? I have yet to see an advertisement here in Los Angeles.

[River_Rat_459]

They're advertising them all over the place here on the east coast starting tonight. I guess I'll give 'em a try one time and see.

[Pakman3000]

Reader Justin read our article about BK's new pork ribs and decided to see if his local BK had them. It did, so he put together a full report from the front lines.

Take it away, Justin:
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They offer a $5.99 6 piece meal and add 2 more for $1.00. You can also add 3 pieces to a value meal for $1.99.
As you can see with the pictures, they are small, bite sized ribs. They remind me of the riblets that Applebees has. They were fall off the bone like they described but the size they show on the ads in the drive through are quite a difference from what you actually get, not that is any different from any other food item.

Official Consumerist Follower rating...C+ to B-. Nice to have a fast food option not a burger but small....
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[saviger]

They "Look" ok, the idea of eating something like Ribs from BK just doesnt seem right.

[MaximusR3]

am i the only one that seems to enjoy the fake ribs like they use in the McRib sandwich? I know it doesn't taste like ribs at all but i still like it for some reason

[River_Rat_459]

No bro...you are not alone on the McRib. LOVE the McRib! I wish they had it year round. They had it as a permanent menu item at the McDonald's in Giessen, Germany when I was stationed there. It goes great with a cold beer.

[CryptKper]

BK Ribs, there actually pretty good. Give'em a try.
If I can remember correctly they come as 3,6.8, and maybe even 12. Theres no BBQ sauce on them when you order them, and IMO they don't need any.