Shake Shack adds a ‘first-of-its-kind’ sandwich to its menu — and a brand new side to go with it

Shake Shack’s summer menu is smoking hot — and it features an innovation.

As part of its Smoky BBQ summer menu, Shake Shack has introduced a BBQ Boneless Baby Back Rib Sandwich, marking a “first-of-its-kind sandwich” for the company.

The new sandwich, available Tuesday, April 28, along with a new side of Mac & Cheese, will drop with the seasonal menu and build on the popularity of previous BBQ offerings at the Shack.

The sandwich features boneless 100% baby back pork ribs topped with Shake Shack’s classic BBQ sauce, coleslaw and pickles on a toasted potato bun for $12.99.

According to the company, the baby back pork ribs are hand deboned, slow-cooked for nine hours, and marinated in a proprietary BBQ spice blend with apple cider vinegar, reflecting the “depth and tradition of authentic backyard BBQ.”

The sandwich was inspired by the popularity of ribs — and the care required to prepare them — and a “deep-rooted love” of authentic BBQ, the company shared.

“The return of our Smoky BBQ menu is rooted in the tradition and care that define great barbecue,” John Karangis, Executive Chef and Vice President of Culinary Innovation at Shake Shack, said in a statement shared with The Post.

“For our new BBQ Boneless Baby Back Rib Sandwich, we took inspiration from the backyard BBQ, using premium 100% baby back pork ribs that are dry rubbed and slow cooked for hours and carefully prepared by hand to deliver bold, rich flavors in every bite. Paired with our new side of Mac & Cheese, it’s a lineup that honors the depth, quality and comfort of a true BBQ experience.”

Shake Shack’s full Smoky BBQ lineup includes:

• BBQ Boneless Baby Back Rib Sandwich (New): Boneless 100% baby back pork ribs topped with Shake Shack’s classic BBQ sauce, fresh coleslaw and pickles on a toasted potato bun. Priced at $12.99.
• Mac & Cheese (New): Cavatappi pasta mixed with a creamy cheddar and American cheese sauce, topped with toasted breadcrumbs. Priced at $5.99.
• Smoky Classic BBQ Burger: 100% Angus beef topped with American cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, pickles, crispy onions and classic smoky BBQ sauce on a toasted potato bun. Priced at $10.49.
• Smoky Classic BBQ Chicken Sandwich: Crispy white-meat chicken topped with American cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, pickles, crispy onions and classic smoky BBQ sauce on a toasted potato bun. Priced at $10.49.
• Spicy Fries with Ranch: Crispy crinkle cut fries spiced with Shake Shack’s own hot pepper blend of cayenne, garlic and paprika, served with a side of Shack Ranch. Priced at $5.49.
• Spicy Cheese Fries with Ranch: Crispy crinkle cut fries topped with Shake Shack’s cheese sauce and spiced with the company’s own hot pepper blend of cayenne, garlic and paprika, served with a side of Shack Ranch. Priced at $5.99.

Alongside the new items and returning fan favorites, the menu also introduces new lemonades and shakes.

The new beverages include:

• Strawberry Lemonade: Strawberry puree mixed with Shack-made lemonade. Priced at $4.49.
• Tropical Mango Lemonade: Tropical mango puree mixed with Shack-made lemonade. Priced at $4.49.
• Sparkling Cucumber Basil: A blend of cucumber and basil puree topped with Sparkling Shack2O water. Priced at $4.49.
• Key Lime Pie Shake: Vanilla frozen custard hand-spun with key lime pie curd and graham cracker crunch, topped with whipped cream and graham cracker crunch. Priced at $6.99.
• Chocolate Toasted Marshmallow S’mores Shake: Vanilla frozen custard hand-spun with toasted marshmallow dark chocolate ganache, topped with whipped cream and s’mores graham cracker crunch. Priced at $6.99.
• Tropical Mango Shake with Passionfruit Popping Boba: Vanilla frozen custard hand-spun with tropical mango puree, mini passionfruit popping boba, topped with whipped cream and tropical mango puree drizzle. Priced at $7.99.

Shake Shack’s Smoky BBQ menu will be available nationwide for a limited time.