Food City Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh): $1.29/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = $2.58 total, about $0.65/person
- Mixed Pork Chops, Food City Fresh, Bone-In, Family Pack: $1.49/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = $2.98 total, about $0.75/person
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms, Family Pack: $1.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = $3.98 total, about $1.00/person
- Luck's Beans, 15 oz: $0.89 each - 2 cans feeds 4 generously = $1.78 total, about $0.45/person (plant protein, ranked separately as pantry-style)
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast, Selected Varieties: $7.99 each (flat price per roast) - 1 roast feeds 4+ = $7.99 total, about $2.00/person
- Cooked Shrimp, Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 41/50 ct: $7.99/lb - 1.5 lbs feeds 4 = $11.99 total, about $3.00/person
- Salmon Fillets, Fresh: $9.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = $19.98 total, about $5.00/person (premium - skipped to stay within budget)
- New York Strip Steak, Certified Angus Beef, Family Pack: $14.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = $29.98 total, about $7.50/person (premium - skipped)
- Prime New York Strip Steak, Certified Angus Beef: $22.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = $45.98 total, about $11.50/person (premium - skipped)

Why these meals: This week's flyer is a genuine win for budget-minded shoppers because the pork and chicken prices are outstanding. The Whole Boneless Pork Loin at $1.29/lb with a digital coupon is one of the best meat prices you will see all year, and the bone-in Mixed Pork Chops at $1.49/lb and Sanderson Farms Split Chicken Breasts at $1.99/lb are not far behind. Those three proteins anchor four of the five nights at a combined protein cost well under $15 for the whole family. The Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast at $7.99 flat earns the one premium-style night because it is the single best value among the higher-priced proteins and comes pre-seasoned, saving you time and pantry spend. Salmon and both strip steak options were deliberately skipped because even at sale prices they would push the per-person total well above the $18 ceiling. Canned Luck's Beans round out one night as a hearty, dairy-free side that stretches the pork loin further, and the Classico Pasta Sauce 2-for-$6 deal adds a flavorful, affordable base for the pasta night without any dairy.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Canned Green Beans
Description: Thick slices of boneless pork loin are seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper then seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, resting to stay juicy. Cubed russet potatoes roasted with olive oil and a pinch of paprika and a side of warmed Food Club canned green beans round out a hearty, completely dairy-free plate.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh), Russet Potatoes Basket & Bushel 10 lb, Food Club Vegetables Selected Varieties 14.5-15.25 oz
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of pork loin sliced into 4 portions (about 8 oz each before cooking), 4 medium russet potatoes from the 10 lb bag, and 1 can of Food Club green beans warmed on the stovetop. Digital coupon required for pork loin price.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes & Green Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Simmered Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast with Luck's Beans and Fresh Corn
Description: The pre-marinated pork picnic shoulder roast is slow-simmered on the stovetop in a covered pot with a splash of water until the meat is tender and the marinade forms a savory pan sauce. Luck's beans heated with a pinch of cumin and fresh corn on the cob boiled alongside make this a filling, flavor-packed dairy-free dinner.
Sale items used: Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast Selected Varieties, Luck's Beans 15 oz, Fresh Corn 4 pk
Prep time: 20 minutes active, about 90 minutes total simmering time - make-ahead tip: start the roast at noon or simmer the day before and reheat; the meat holds well and the flavors deepen overnight.
Serving note: 1 roast (approximately 3-4 lbs) serves 4 with leftovers; use 2 cans of Luck's Beans for 4 people; use 4 ears from the Fresh Corn 4 pk.
Recipes:
- Pork Shoulder Picnic Roast Recipe [Crispy Skin & Slow Roasted]

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Split Chicken Breast with Classico Pasta Sauce over Goldminer Bread Dipping Slices
Description: Sanderson Farms split chicken breasts are seasoned with Italian herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper then baked at 400 degrees until the skin is crisp and the meat is cooked through, finished with a ladle of warmed Classico pasta sauce spooned over the top. Thick slices of Goldminer bread toasted in the oven serve as a dairy-free dipper for the extra sauce, making a satisfying Italian-style dinner without a drop of dairy.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast Sanderson Farms Family Pack, Classico Pasta Sauce Selected Varieties 15-24 oz, Apple or Mixed Berry Braided Strudel 4 ct or Selected Varieties Goldminer Bread 15-24 oz
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 split chicken breast halves (approximately 2 lbs total); 1 jar of Classico Pasta Sauce is plenty for 4 servings of sauce; 1 loaf of Goldminer Bread with 2-3 slices per person. Classico is purchased as 2 jars at 2/$6.00 - use 1 jar this night and reserve the second for another use.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Bone-In Pork Chops with Sauteed Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables and American Salad
Description: Bone-in mixed pork chops are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic powder then cooked in a cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat until browned on both sides and cooked through, developing a flavorful crust without any dairy. Birds Eye frozen vegetables are cooked according to package directions and tossed with olive oil and herbs, with a Fresh Express American salad on the side for a crisp, refreshing contrast.
Sale items used: Mixed Pork Chops Food City Fresh Bone-In Family Pack, Birds Eye Vegetables Frozen Selected Varieties 10-12 oz, American or Italian Salad Fresh Express 9-11 oz
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 bone-in pork chops totaling approximately 2 lbs; purchase 4 bags of Birds Eye Vegetables to meet the must-buy-4 deal requirement at 4/$4.96 with digital coupon (use 1 bag tonight, remaining bags are versatile freezer staples); 1 bag of Fresh Express salad serves 4. Digital coupon required for Birds Eye price.
Recipes:
- Delicious Skillet Pork Chops Recipe | Easy & Juicy

Friday
Meal: Stovetop Ground Round Beef and Classico Tomato Sauce Pasta with That's Smart! Tuna-Stuffed Lettuce Wraps on the Side
Description: Ground round beef is browned in a skillet with diced onion and garlic, then simmered with Classico pasta sauce to create a hearty meat sauce served over your choice of pasta cooked al dente. That's Smart! chunk light tuna mixed with mustard and served in crisp lettuce cups adds a light, protein-rich no-cook side that keeps the meal interesting and completely dairy-free.
Sale items used: Ground Round Food City Fresh 85% Lean 3 lbs or more, Classico Pasta Sauce Selected Varieties 15-24 oz, That's Smart! Chunk Light Tuna 5 oz, That's Smart! Yellow Mustard 14 oz
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of ground round (minimum 3 lb purchase required for the $6.99/lb price - freeze the remaining 1.5 lbs for next week); use the second jar of Classico Pasta Sauce from the 2/$6.00 purchase made Wednesday; use 2 cans of That's Smart! Tuna and 1 bottle of That's Smart! Yellow Mustard for the lettuce wraps. Pasta is a pantry staple.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh) (2 lbs): $2.58
- Mixed Pork Chops, Food City Fresh, Bone-In, Family Pack (2 lbs): $2.98
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms, Family Pack (2 lbs): $3.98
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast, Selected Varieties (x1): $7.99
- Ground Round, Food City Fresh, 85% Lean (3 lbs - minimum for sale price): $20.97
- Luck's Beans, 15 oz (x2): $1.78
- Fresh Corn, 4 pk (x1): $3.99
- Russet Potatoes, Basket & Bushel, 10 lb (x1): $4.99
- Food Club Vegetables, Selected Varieties, 14.5-15.25 oz (x1): $0.89
- Classico Pasta Sauce, Selected Varieties, 15-24 oz (x2 - 2/$6.00 deal): $6.00
- American or Italian Salad, Fresh Express, 9-11 oz (x1): $2.99
- Apple or Mixed Berry Braided Strudel 4 ct or Selected Varieties Goldminer Bread, 15-24 oz (x1): $3.99
- Birds Eye Vegetables, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 10-12 oz (x4 - must buy 4 for deal): $4.96
- That's Smart! Chunk Light Tuna, 5 oz (x2): $1.98
- That's Smart! Yellow Mustard, 14 oz (x1): $1.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Pasta (spaghetti or penne, 1 lb box)
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning or dried herbs (oregano, basil)
- Cumin
- Lettuce leaves (for tuna wraps - pick up in produce)