Food City Gluten-Free Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: The pork loin at $1.49/lb and Eckrich Smoked Sausage at 2/$5.00 are the standout deals this week, anchoring two of the most affordable dinners on the plan. Chicken Breast Tenders at $2.99/lb and Ground Chuck at $5.99/lb (purchased at the required 3-lb minimum, giving you leftovers) round out the economical nights with plenty of variety in cooking style and flavor. Snow Crab Legs at $8.99/lb with the digital coupon earned the one premium night - at roughly $4.50 per serving it is the most affordable of the seafood and steak options on this flyer by a meaningful margin, making it the smartest splurge of the week. The Old El Paso Taco Shells at 2/$3.00 are naturally gluten-free corn shells, so they work perfectly for the taco night without any substitution needed. The Boston Butt was skipped this week because its low per-pound price comes with a long braise time that does not fit a weeknight plan, and the pork loin delivers similar savings with a much faster cook.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots
Description: Sliced boneless pork loin is seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then served alongside oven-roasted sweet potatoes and baby cut carrots for a hearty, naturally gluten-free dinner. The sweet potatoes and carrots caramelize in the oven while the pork rests, making this a simple one-skillet-plus-one-pan weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Sweet Potatoes (North Carolina Grown), Baby Cut Carrots (Bolthouse, 1 lb.)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin (about 0.5 lb per person). Purchase 1.5 lbs of Sweet Potatoes and 1 bag of Baby Cut Carrots (Bolthouse, 1 lb.). Total pork cost: 2 lbs x $1.49 = $2.98. Total sweet potato cost: 1.5 lbs x $0.79 = $1.19.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Pork Chops with Roast Apples & Sweet Potatoes
- Pork Roast with Sweet Potatoes, Apples and Onions
Tuesday
Meal: Ground Chuck Beef Tacos in Corn Taco Shells with Tomatoes and Salsa
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is browned in a skillet with Old El Paso Seasoning Mix and served in crispy Old El Paso corn taco shells, which are naturally gluten-free, topped with diced tomatoes on the vine and La Mexicana Salsa. This is a fast, crowd-pleasing taco night that comes together in well under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 lbs. or more), Old El Paso Taco Shells (4.6-7.4 oz.), Old El Paso Seasoning Mix (1-1.5 oz.), Tomatoes on the Vine (Virginia Grown), La Mexicana Salsa or Queso (14-16 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase the 3-lb minimum of Ground Chuck required for the sale price; use 1.5 lbs for this meal (about 3 tacos per person) and refrigerate the remaining 1.5 lbs for another use. Purchase 2 boxes of Old El Paso Taco Shells (2/$3.00) to have enough shells for 4 people (about 3 shells each). Purchase 1 packet of Old El Paso Seasoning Mix ($0.79) and 1 jar of La Mexicana Salsa ($2.49). Purchase 0.75 lbs of Tomatoes on the Vine for topping. Total ground chuck cost for 3 lbs: 3 lbs x $5.99 = $17.97. Total taco shell cost: $3.00. Total seasoning mix: $0.79. Total salsa: $2.49. Total tomatoes: 0.75 lbs x $1.69 = $1.27.
Wednesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage Skillet with Russet Potatoes and Corn
Description: Sliced Eckrich Smoked Sausage is browned in a skillet with cubed russet potatoes and corn, creating a smoky, savory one-pan dinner that is naturally gluten-free and ready in under 40 minutes. The potatoes get crispy edges from the rendered sausage fat, and the corn adds a sweet contrast to the smoky sausage.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Selected Varieties, 12-16.8 oz.), Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb.), Strawberries, Blackberries or Corn (Basket & Bushel, 4 pk.)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 packages of Eckrich Smoked Sausage at 2/$5.00 (total $5.00) to have enough for 4 generous servings. Purchase 1 bag of Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb., $3.99) and use about 2 lbs of potatoes for this meal; the rest of the bag will carry through the week. Purchase 1 unit of the Corn (Basket & Bushel, 4 pk.) as part of the 3/$10.00 deal - cost allocated: $3.34 for 1 unit.
Recipes:
- Easy Smoked Sausage and Potatoes
Thursday
Meal: Baked Chicken Breast Tenders with Roasted Vidalia Onions and Russet Potatoes
Description: Fresh chicken breast tenders are coated in McCormick Grill Mates seasoning and baked in the oven until golden and cooked through, served alongside sliced Vidalia onions and russet potato wedges roasted on the same pan. The Vidalia onions turn sweet and tender in the oven, complementing the seasoned chicken beautifully.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders (Fresh, Family Pack, Sanderson Farms), McCormick Grill Mates (Selected Varieties, 2.75-3.5 oz.), Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms), Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb.)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Chicken Breast Tenders (about 0.5 lb per person); total cost: 2 lbs x $2.99 = $5.98. Purchase 2 containers of McCormick Grill Mates at 2/$3.00 (total $3.00) - use 1 container this night and keep the second for future use; cost allocated: $1.50. Purchase 1 lb of Vidalia Onions ($0.99). Use about 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes from the bag already purchased on Wednesday.
Recipes:
- Gluten Free Chicken Tenders Recipe
- Crispy Baked Gluten-Free Chicken Tenders (SO GOOD!)
Friday
Meal: Steamed Snow Crab Legs with Corn on the Cob and Russet Potatoes
Description: Snow crab legs are steamed until heated through and served with Food Club Corn on the Cob and boiled russet potatoes for a festive, naturally gluten-free seafood dinner that feels special without complicated preparation. Melted butter and a squeeze of lemon from the pantry are all you need to finish this crowd-pleasing plate.
Sale items used: Snow Crab Legs, Food Club Corn on the Cob (Frozen, 12 ct.), Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Snow Crab Legs (minimum 1 lb required for digital coupon; 2 lbs gives about 0.5 lb per person); total cost: 2 lbs x $8.99 = $17.98. Purchase 1 bag of Food Club Corn on the Cob (Frozen, 12 ct., $3.99 with digital coupon) - use 8 ears (2 per person) and save the rest. Use about 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes from the bag already purchased. Clip the digital coupon before checkout for the crab leg price.
Recipes:
- Easy Steamed Snow Crab Legs
- Steamed snow crab legs recipe
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin (2 lbs): $2.98
- Sweet Potatoes, North Carolina Grown (1.5 lbs): $1.19
- Baby Cut Carrots, Bolthouse (1 lb. bag): $1.69
- Ground Chuck, Food City Fresh, 80% Lean (3 lbs): $17.97
- Old El Paso Taco Shells (4.6-7.4 oz., x2 boxes): $3.00
- Old El Paso Seasoning Mix (1-1.5 oz., x1): $0.79
- La Mexicana Salsa or Queso (14-16 oz., x1): $2.49
- Tomatoes on the Vine, Virginia Grown (0.75 lbs): $1.27
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Selected Varieties, 12-16.8 oz., x2 packages): $5.00
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag): $3.99
- Strawberries, Blackberries or Corn, Basket & Bushel (4 pk., x1 unit of 3/$10.00 deal): $3.34
- Chicken Breast Tenders, Fresh, Family Pack, Sanderson Farms (2 lbs): $5.98
- McCormick Grill Mates (Selected Varieties, 2.75-3.5 oz., x2): $3.00
- Vidalia Onions, Bland Farms (1 lb): $0.99
- Snow Crab Legs (2 lbs, with digital coupon): $17.98
- Food Club Corn on the Cob (Frozen, 12 ct., with digital coupon): $3.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil for searing and roasting
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Butter (for crab legs)
- Lemon (for crab legs)
- Aluminum foil or baking sheet
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Snow Crab Legs: $8.99/lb (with digital coupon, must purchase minimum 1 pound)
- Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $1.49/lb
- Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 lbs. or more): $5.99/lb
- New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef, Family Pack): $14.99/lb
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Fresh, Family Pack, Sanderson Farms): $2.99/lb
- Boston Butt (Food City Fresh, Whole-In-Bag): $2.49/lb
- Wild Caught Shrimp (Cooked, Previously Frozen, 21/30 ct.): $9.99/lb
- Fresh Cod Fillets (Wild Caught): $11.99/lb
- Fischer's Meat Bologna (Selected Varieties, 16 oz.): 3/$5.00
- Hebrew National Franks (Selected Varieties, 9.43-12 oz.): $6.99 (price partially visible)
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meat (Selected Varieties, 16 oz.): $5.99
- Bottom Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef): $6.99/lb
- Prime New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $22.99/lb
- Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers: $11.99/lb
- Kentucky Legend Bacon (Selected Varieties, 16 oz.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Wright's Bacon (24 oz.) or Swaggerty's Sausage Patties (30 ct.): $7.99
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners (14-16 oz.): part of Bundle $9.99
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Selected Varieties, 12-16.8 oz.): 2/$5.00
- Bistro Deli-Classics Ham Line: $9.99/lb
- Chicken Tenders or Chicken Salad: $8.99/lb
- Hot Bar Meal (Includes Entree, 2 Sides and a Roll): $7.00
- Mustard Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad or Sweet & Tangy Slaw (15-16 oz.): $4.99
- Snack Packs (Selected Varieties, Made Fresh In-Store): $5.00 each
- Fresh Garden Salad (Chef or Chicken Caesar Salad, In-Store Made): $6.00
- 4 Piece Fried Chicken (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- 4 Piece Chicken Tenders (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- 4 Piece Baked Chicken (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- 1/2 Rotisserie Chicken (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- Stacker Sandwiches (Selected Varieties): $7.00
- Nature Valley Crispy Wafers, Soft Baked Bars or Chewy Bars (Selected Varieties, 6.5-8.85 oz.): $2.99
Produce on sale:
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb.): $3.99
- Fresh Cut In-Store Watermelon Bowls, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Bowl: $5.00 each
- Gala Apples (Berrier Farms, 5 lb.): $4.99
- Sweet Potatoes (North Carolina Grown): $0.79/lb
- Strawberries, Blackberries or Corn (Basket & Bushel, 16 oz., 6 oz. or 4 pk.): 3/$10.00
- Tomatoes on the Vine (Virginia Grown): $1.69/lb
- Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms): $0.99/lb
- Baby Cut Carrots (Bolthouse, 1 lb.): $1.69
- Watermelon, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Bowl (Fresh Cut In-Store): $3.99/lb
- Very Berry Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $5.99 each
- Exotic Fruit Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $4.99/lb
- Shortcuts Oven & Grill Ready Pans: starting at $4.49/lb
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Food Club Sliced Cheese (Selected Varieties, 6.84-8 oz.): $1.79 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Sour Cream (16 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Graham Cracker Pie Crust or Chocolate Cookie Pie Crust (6 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Cream Cheese (Selected Varieties, Two 8 oz. pkgs.): $2.79 (with digital coupon)
- International Delight Coffee Creamer (32 oz.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Coffee Mate Creamer (Cold Foam, 32 oz.): $3.49
- Fairlife Milk (52 oz.): $4.69 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese (24 oz.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Cool Whip (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 8 oz.): $1.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Apple Fritters (Bakery Fresh, 4 ct.): $5.00
- Bakery Fresh Cookies (Selected Varieties, Dozen): $5.49
- Sub Rolls (Baked In-Store, 2 ct. or 4 ct.): $3.99
- Bakery Fresh Brownies (Selected Varieties): $5.50 (with digital coupon)
- Sweet Squares Cake Slices (Selected Varieties): $3.49
- Food Club Hot Dog Buns (8 ct.): part of Bundle $9.99
Pantry on sale:
- La Mexicana Salsa or Queso (14-16 oz.): $2.49
- Tortilla Chips (In-Store Made): $2.49 each
- Old El Paso Seasoning Mix (1-1.5 oz.), Tomatoes (14.5-15.35 oz.), Food Club Corn or Green Beans (14.5-15.35 oz.): $0.79
- Old El Paso Taco Shells (4.6-7.4 oz.): 2/$3.00
- Jif Peanut Butter (15-16 oz.): $1.99 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Coconut Flakes (7 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Café Bustelo or Folgers Coffee (22-25.9 oz.): $9.99
- Mott's Fruit Snacks (Family Pack, 90 ct.): $6.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Pudding (Selected Varieties, 1.34-4 oz.): 2/$1.48 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Grilling Spray (Selected Varieties, 5 oz.): $2.49 (with digital coupon)
- McCormick Grill Mates (Selected Varieties, 2.75-3.5 oz.): 2/$3.00 (with digital coupon)
- Nestlé Toll House Morsels (10-12 oz.): $4.99
- Sticky Fingers Barbecue Sauce (15.2-16.5 oz.): $3.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Famous Dave's BBQ Sauce (17.5-20 oz.): $2.79 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Famous Dave's Pickles (24 oz.): $3.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Galbani Cheese Shakers (7 oz.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Lay's Stax (Selected Varieties, 5.5-5.75 oz.): $1.39 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Archer Meat Sticks (Selected Varieties, 8-16 ct.): $11.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- General Mills Giant Size Cereal (Selected Varieties, 22.2-29 oz.): $4.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Bear Fruit Snacks (Selected Varieties, 5 ct.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Ferrero Rocher Squares (Selected Varieties, 3.7 oz.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Jelly Belly Jelly Beans (Selected Varieties): $4.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Kraft Barbecue Sauce (17.5-18 oz.): part of Bundle $9.99
- Food Club Drinking Water (32 ct.): part of Bundle $9.99
- Malt-O-Meal Cereal (Selected Varieties, 18-30 oz.): $2.99
- Frito-Lay Multi-Pack Chips (Selected Varieties, 8-10 ct.): $4.99
- Chex Mix, Bugles or Gardetto's (Selected Varieties, Family Size, 13.5-15 oz.): 2/$6.00
- Lay's or Tostitos Chips (Selected Varieties, Tostitos Salsa 15-15.75 oz., Dip 20-15.5 oz., Frito-Lay Simply 4.5-6 oz.): $2.49
- Kellogg's Giant Size Kids Cereal (18.4-28.5 oz.): $2/$11.00 (Limit 2 total items)
- Nissin Geki Spicy Ramen (4 pk.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Lindt Excellence Chocolate Bars (Selected Varieties, Classic or): 2/$9.00
- Pepsi Products (Selected Varieties, 24 pk., 12 oz. cans): $9.99
- Coke Flavors (Selected Varieties, 2 liter btl.): 3/$6.00
- Coca-Cola Products (Selected Varieties, 8 pk., 20 oz. btls.): 2/$12.00
- Sprite Cherry (Selected Varieties, 12 pk., 12 oz. cans): $3.99
- Starbucks Coffee (Selected Varieties, Refreshers Concentrate 32 oz. or Breakfast 12 oz.): $7.99
- Starbucks Coffee Creamer (Selected Varieties, Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough 14-16.5 oz., Natural Bliss Coffee Creamer 32 oz.): $3.99
- Seattle's Best Coffee (Selected Varieties, 10 ct. or 12 oz.): $6.99
- Nurri Protein Milk Shakes (Selected Varieties, David Bar 2.19 oz., Nabisco Premium Crackers 9-17 oz., Chocolate Vanilla Strawberry Vanilla 11 oz.): 2/$6.00
- Minute Maid Zero Fruit Drinks (Selected Varieties, 52 oz.): $1.99 (with digital coupon)
- Juicy Juice (Selected Varieties, 64 oz., 8 pk.): $2.99
Frozen on sale:
- Hot Pockets (4 ct.) or Red Baron Pizza (Selected Varieties, Frozen, 14.87-23.45 oz.): $3.99
- Edwards Pie (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 24-32 oz.): $4.99 (with digital coupon)
- Stouffer's Family Size Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 31-40 oz.): $7.99
- Hungry-Man Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, Healthy Choice Power Bowls 9-9.75 oz., Dolly Parton's 11-12.5 oz., 14-17.75 oz.): $2.99
- Totino's Frozen Pizza Rolls (50 ct.) or Lindt Classic Chocolate Bar (2.8-4.4 oz.): $3.99
- Crav'n Flavor Rising Crust Pizza (Selected Varieties, 14.5-32.7 oz.): $6.00 (BOGO)
- El Monterey Family Size Enchiladas (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9.4-10.25 oz.): $9.99 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Corn on the Cob (Frozen, 12 ct.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Crav'n Flavor Fruit Pie (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 36-38 oz.): $5.99 (with digital coupon)
- Breyers Ice Cream (Selected Varieties, Fat Boy Novelties 4-9 ct., Klondike Bars 4-6 ct., 48 oz.): $2.99
- Little Debbie Snack Cakes (Selected Varieties, Eggo Waffles 8-4.14-8 oz., 10-14-16.2 oz.): 2/$5.00
- Birds Eye Vegetables (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 10-12 oz.): $0.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Perdue Chicken (Frozen, Selected Varieties, Rosina Meatballs 18-26 oz., 20-26 oz.): $5.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- El Monterey Enchiladas (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9-10.25 oz.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Impossible Foods (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 14 oz.): $5.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Snickers Ice Cream Bars (Selected Varieties, Milky Way, Twix, 6-12 ct.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Yellowstone Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 12-15 oz.): $4.99
- Stouffer's Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9-20 oz.): $4.99
- Kevin's Frozen Bowls (9-9.5 oz.) or Nissin Geki Spicy Ramen (4 pk.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$75.65
for 4 people · $18.91 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Food City weekly sales flyer for the week of August 26, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Food City.