I ate my way through the Mt. Everest of sandwiches.
I’m referring to Arby’s off-menu item called the Meat Mountain. This monstrosity contains:
- 2 chicken tenders
- 1.5 oz. of roast turkey
- 1.5 oz. of ham
- 1 slice of Swiss cheese
- 1.5 oz. of corned beef
- 1.5 oz. brisket
- 1.5 oz. of Angus steak
- 1 slice of cheddar cheese
- 1.5 oz. roast beef
- 3 half-strips of bacon
- 1 bun
According to reports by various media, including the Washington Post, Arby’s made a poster showing all the meats it sold. People starting asking for the not-actually-for-sale sandwich, and some Arby’s began to sell it for $10. I got mine at the location on South Park Street (it’s not available at every Arby’s).
When I saw it for the first time, it didn’t seem that big, but then I picked it up and felt its weight and realized, this is one hell of a big sandwich.
I had to really smash the sandwich to be able to take a bite out of it. It’s actually a fairly good blend of textures and flavor–e.g. I liked the crunchiness of the chicken tenders along with the familiar taste of the roast beef–though salt is obviously the predominant flavor. I added some Arby’s sauce for tang.
I’m glad I got to try the Meat Mountain, but I probably wouldn’t order it again. One reason is the toll it takes on your body. The Consumerist calculated that the Meat Mountain sports 1,275 calories, 55 grams of carbs, 108 grams of protein and a whopping 3,536 mg of sodium.
Thank goodness I didn’t order a side of curly fries.
Tags: fast food
