Food City Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Canned Green Beans
Description: A single boneless pork loin chop is seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, then served alongside crispy oven-roasted russet potato wedges and tender canned green beans warmed on the stovetop. This simple, satisfying gluten-free dinner comes together in under an hour and makes great use of the week's best meat deal.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin - Food City Fresh ($1.29/lb with digital coupon), Russet Potatoes - Basket & Bushel 10 lb bag ($4.99 each), Food Club Vegetables canned green beans ($0.89 each)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of boneless pork loin cut from the whole loin (cost approx. $0.65); use 2 medium russet potatoes from the 10 lb bag (bag will last all week); open 1 can of Food Club green beans. Make-ahead tip: roast the potatoes while the pork rests to keep total active time under 45 minutes.

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Bone-In Pork Chops with Fresh Corn and Specialty Potatoes
Description: One bone-in pork chop is seasoned with pantry spices and baked in the oven until tender and fully cooked, while specialty potatoes are halved and roasted on the same pan for easy cleanup. A fresh ear of corn is boiled or grilled alongside for a classic, completely gluten-free summer plate.
Sale items used: Mixed Pork Chops - Food City Fresh Bone-In Family Pack ($1.49/lb), Specialty Potatoes - Basket & Bushel 24 oz ($2.99 each), Fresh Corn 4 pk ($3.99 each)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb bone-in pork chop (cost approx. $0.75); use half the 24 oz bag of specialty potatoes (save the rest for Friday); use 1 ear of corn from the 4-pack (enjoy remaining ears as snacks or sides through the week). Bake pork and potatoes together at 400 degrees F to keep timing efficient.
Recipes:
- Baked Bone-In Pork Chops

Wednesday
Meal: Slow-Braised Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast with Russet Potatoes and Canned Corn
Description: A portion of the Smithfield marinated pork picnic shoulder roast is slow-braised in a covered pot with a splash of water or gluten-free broth until fork-tender and deeply flavorful, then served over chunky russet potatoes cooked in the braising liquid. A can of corn is warmed and served on the side to round out this hearty, hands-off gluten-free meal.
Sale items used: Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast ($7.99 each), Russet Potatoes - Basket & Bushel 10 lb bag (already purchased Monday), Food Club Vegetables canned corn ($0.89 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 to 3 hours total braising time
Serving note: The roast is sold as a whole piece; cook the entire roast and portion out one serving (roughly 0.5 lb cooked meat), then refrigerate or freeze leftovers for future meals - this makes the $7.99 price very cost-efficient per serving. Verify the marinade label is gluten-free before purchasing; if uncertain, ask the butcher. Start the braise in the morning or early afternoon to be ready by dinnertime.

Thursday
Meal: Stovetop-Simmered Luck's Beans and Bacon over Rice with a Fresh Express Salad
Description: A can of Luck's beans is simmered on the stovetop with a few strips of crumbled Smithfield bacon until thick and smoky, then ladled over a bed of fluffy cooked white rice for a filling, budget-friendly gluten-free dinner. A Fresh Express salad is served on the side and dressed with olive oil and a splash of vinegar from the pantry.
Sale items used: Luck's Beans 15 oz ($0.89 each), Sliced Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon 22 oz ($5.99 each), American or Italian Salad - Fresh Express 9-11 oz ($2.99 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 full can of Luck's Beans; cook 3 to 4 strips of bacon from the 22 oz package (the rest of the bacon can be used for breakfasts throughout the week); serve over approximately 1/2 cup dry white rice cooked from pantry stock. Confirm Luck's Beans variety is gluten-free on the label.
Recipes:
- Southern In Law: Recipe: Easy Red Beans and Rice (Gluten Free!)

Friday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Fresh Salmon Fillets with Roasted Specialty Potatoes and Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables
Description: A fresh salmon fillet is patted dry, seasoned simply, and seared skin-side down in a hot oiled skillet until crispy on the outside and flaky inside, then plated alongside the remaining roasted specialty potatoes and a serving of Birds Eye frozen vegetables steamed quickly in the microwave or on the stovetop. This elegant, naturally gluten-free dinner is a satisfying end to the week.
Sale items used: Salmon Fillets Fresh ($9.99/lb), Specialty Potatoes - Basket & Bushel 24 oz (remaining half from Tuesday's purchase), Birds Eye Vegetables Frozen 10-12 oz ($4.96 for 4 with digital coupon - must buy 4)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb fresh salmon fillet (cost approx. $5.00); use the remaining half bag of specialty potatoes from Tuesday; the Birds Eye deal requires buying 4 bags at $4.96 total - stock the extras in the freezer for future weeks. Confirm Birds Eye variety selected contains no gluten-containing sauces or additives.
Recipes:
- Gluten-Free Sheet Pan Salmon and Vegetables Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin - Food City Fresh (0.5 lb with digital coupon): $0.65
- Russet Potatoes - Basket & Bushel 10 lb bag (x1 bag): $4.99
- Food Club Vegetables canned green beans (x1 can): $0.89
- Mixed Pork Chops - Food City Fresh Bone-In (0.5 lb): $0.75
- Specialty Potatoes - Basket & Bushel 24 oz (x1 bag): $2.99
- Fresh Corn 4 pk (x1 pack): $3.99
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast (x1 roast): $7.99
- Food Club Vegetables canned corn (x1 can): $0.89
- Luck's Beans 15 oz (x1 can): $0.89
- Sliced Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon 22 oz (x1 pack): $5.99
- American or Italian Salad - Fresh Express 9-11 oz (x1 bag): $2.99
- Salmon Fillets Fresh (0.5 lb): $5.00
- Birds Eye Vegetables Frozen 10-12 oz (x4 bags with digital coupon): $4.96

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (for Thursday beans and rice)
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil (for searing pork and salmon)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder and onion powder
- Paprika or smoked paprika
- Dried herbs such as thyme or rosemary
- Apple cider vinegar or white vinegar (for salad dressing)
- Gluten-free chicken or vegetable broth (optional, for Wednesday braise)