Okay this is REALLY random. I want to try to figure out a way to permanently seal a McRib. My teacher is always talking about it and how he wants to bring one to class for marketing purposes, since it isn't really a "rib sandwich." He can't really do it since it'd smell, go bad, be messy, etc.. Is there anyway for me to permanently encase one in a display or something like that? I'm sure there is a really expensive way but we are talking student budget here. I thought about pickling it or something in a mason jar but I don't like that idea. Maybe if I could make a little plexiglass container and full it with a certain liquid that would harden?? Any ideas?

 

You could try clear resin.
Of course the thinner the better so a clear tray that is just slightly bigger, about the size of a Mc Rib box, might be better. Put it in there and fill with resin

 

Another idea would be to go to McDonalds and try to get a plastic replica...... Like they sometimes use in the display cases at the counter.

 

Is clear resin expensive or difficult to work with? I would just being doing the "meat", not the whole sandwich.

 

Do you think that McDonalds meat would actually decay?

That said, I do love me some McRib!

 

It probably wouldn't decay, but the smell would fill a class room fast.

PSS-Mag if I did the resin way would that be the actual case or would I still need a plexiglass box?

 

Vacuum seal it.

 

Does anyone remember the Mythbusters episode where they encased a pig in concrete? Yes it will decay and stink.

 

Like in jar or plastic bag? I thought about it but I want something that looks somewhat professional since he would probably stuff it on a shelf in his office. Plus he wouldn't have to worry about the seal breaking, i.e. a student poking a pen through the bag if he hands it around.

 

Like with one of those vacuum thingies, the thing that uses those special plastic bags. Like this:


I'd vacuum seal it in a bag, then stick in like a Tupperware container for added insurance.

 

Those machines are called Food Savers. They work VERY well.

 

edward i would say vaccum seal it. Dustin has one, they also sell like a plastic tupperware thing that works on the foodsaver

 

That way you would buy a clear plastic case as close to the same size as the sandwhich as possiable but make sure it is bigger in all directions. You will be submersing it in resin inside teh box. Place the sandwhich in it and pour the resin over it completely covering it, suspending it in the liquid resin. Might even drill some holes in the sides and suspend the sandwhich with fishing line in mid air so it's totally encased in the resin. Cover holes with tape before pouring.

Another way would be to pour a litlte in teh bottom and just as it gets tacky, just enough hte sandwhich will float ontop of it, (like 2 mins) then set sandwhich in and then pour tover teh top covering it.

Resin gets hot when it cures (melts a plastic cup in about 5 mins) so any trapped air will heat up and rises during curing. It will be like a vaccum seal.

Not 100% sure it will work and not 100% sure how long it will keep it. It should work and should keep it conservatively for atleast 5-10 years, but I'd expect 20+ years.

 

The food savers work very well, (funny my family and I were just talking about them this morning......) but even in a freezer the food still goes bad after a year or so.

 

I think I am going to use the resin idea. I need it to keep for a 9 months minimum bc I will graduate by then I think he will be really impressed and appreciative. Can I just put the resin in any plastic container? Also where can I get it? Any other tips?