Get ready to take your favorite order to a whole new level
McDonald’s is known for many things: fresh, hot, golden fries, ice-cold fountain sodas, delicious burgers—the list goes on and on. But these fan-fave menu items aren’t the only things that make McDonald’s one of the most beloved restaurant chains in the world. Part of the reason we keep going back time and time again is because McDonald’s also happens to know a thing or two about dipping sauces. From Sweet N’ Sour to Hot Mustard, Honey Mustard to Spicy Buffalo, the Golden Arches’s sauces make sure your meal never tastes bland.
If you are among the many people who love getting saucy with your McDonald’s order, get ready to get excited. McDonald’s just announced that a new limited-edition sauce is coming to restaurants nationwide, and it’s one you’re definitely going to want to try.
Keep reading to find out what new sauce is headed to McDonald’s—and when you’ll be able to try some for yourself.
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What new limited-edition sauce is McDonald’s introducing?
McDonald’s already offers a wide variety of dipping sauces, including traditional barbecue, but the fast-food chain’s latest addition is one of its most original yet. McDonald’s is introducing a brand-new, limited-edition Special Edition Gold Sauce.
What does the new Gold Sauce taste like?
McDonald’s Special Edition Gold Sauce is inspired by North Carolina BBQ sauce, which has a vinegary base blended with honey, smoke and mustard flavors. North Carolina BBQ sauce is tangy and thinner than traditional barbecue sauce, which is usually tomato-heavy and has a flavor and consistency that’s closer to ketchup. So you can expect McDonald’s Special Edition Gold Sauce to be tangy too!
How can you get your hands on it?
McDonald’s developed its Special Edition Gold Sauce to pair perfectly with four different chicken menu items, and if you order any of them, you can get it on your sandwich or on the side. The pairings include …
- Special Edition Gold Snack Wrap: A classic Snack Wrap with McCrispy Strips, cheese and lettuce—and drizzled with Gold Sauce.
- Bacon Special Edition Gold McCrispy Sandwich: Gold Sauce on a sandwich made up of applewood smoked bacon and crinkle-cut pickles on a crispy chicken fillet, served on a toasted potato roll.
- Bacon Special Edition Gold Deluxe McCrispy Sandwich: The same as the above but with the addition of shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes.
- McCrispy Strips: The newest chicken strips to join the McDonald’s menu pair perfectly with a side of Special Edition Gold Sauce.
When will the Gold Sauce be available?
McDonald’s Special Edition Gold Sauce will be here before you know it, because it lands at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide starting Sept. 3. There’s no telling how long you’ll be able to enjoy it, because it will be available only while supplies last.
What are fans saying?
This is the first time McDonald’s has ever dabbled in the world of North Carolina BBQ flavors, so naturally fans all across the internet are curious—and excited! One of the first accounts on social media to announce the news was the @markie_devo Instagram account, and people rushed the comments to weigh in on the flavorful new addition to the McDonald’s sauce lineup.
“I love carolina bbq sauce, definitely gonna try it,” wrote one Instagram commenter. Another said, “I am excited!!! Let’s go!!!!” And a third added, “Oh wow, I’m very curious about this sauce! Mustard and bbq together sounds good.”
Other McDonald’s fans were less impressed. On Reddit, one McDonald’s patron didn’t hold back: “The new sauce sounds lazy. No wonder why they’re losing customers. They are no longer the affordable option, and their specials are boring.” Another Reddit user said, “Sounds vile. I’ll pass.”
Time will tell whether or not the new Special Edition Gold Sauce is a hit or a total menu fail. Just be sure to try it for yourself before it’s gone for good.
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