Food City Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Roasted Specialty Potatoes and Fresh Corn
Description: A single boneless pork loin steak is sliced thick, seasoned simply, and seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy. Roasted specialty potatoes and a fresh ear of corn round out this satisfying, budget-friendly plate.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh) at $1.29/lb, Specialty Potatoes (Basket & Bushel, 24 oz) at $2.99, Fresh Corn (4 pk) at $3.99
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of pork loin (ask the butcher to cut a single steak or slice from the loin); estimated pork cost at 0.5 lb x $1.29 = $0.65. Use about one-third of the 24 oz specialty potato bag (roughly 8 oz) and one ear from the 4-pack of corn. The corn 4-pack and potato bag will provide leftovers for later in the week.

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Bone-In Pork Chops with Classico Marinara Dipping Sauce and American Salad
Description: One bone-in pork chop is seasoned with herbs and baked until tender, then served alongside a small dish of warm Classico marinara for dipping. A crisp Fresh Express American salad completes the meal with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Mixed Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Bone-In, Family Pack) at $1.49/lb, Classico Pasta Sauce (2/$6.00), American or Italian Salad (Fresh Express, 9-11 oz) at $2.99
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Purchase one bone-in pork chop, approximately 0.5 lb; estimated pork cost at 0.5 lb x $1.49 = $0.75. Buy one jar of Classico sauce at $3.00 (half of the 2/$6.00 deal - purchase two to get the deal and save the second jar as a pantry staple). Use a few spoonfuls of sauce as a dipping portion; the rest of the jar stores in the fridge. Buy one bag of Fresh Express American salad and use the full bag.

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Split Chicken Breasts with Russet Potato Wedges and Food Club Vegetables
Description: One split chicken breast is rubbed with seasoning and roasted in the oven until the skin is crispy and the meat is fully cooked through. Thick-cut russet potato wedges and a serving of Food Club canned vegetables make this a complete, nourishing weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast (Sanderson Farms, Family Pack) at $1.99/lb, Russet Potatoes (Basket & Bushel, 10 lb) at $4.99, Food Club Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz) at $0.89
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Purchase one split chicken breast, approximately 0.75 lb; estimated chicken cost at 0.75 lb x $1.99 = $1.49. The 10 lb russet potato bag will be shared across Wednesday and Thursday meals - use 2 to 3 medium potatoes (about 1 lb) for wedges today. Open one can of Food Club vegetables and heat the full can as your side. Make-ahead tip: season the chicken in the morning and refrigerate so it is ready to go straight into the oven at dinner time.

Thursday
Meal: Roasted Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder with Russet Potatoes and That's Smart! Vegetables
Description: The Smithfield marinated pork picnic shoulder is a pre-seasoned roast that goes straight into the oven, making it a low-effort but deeply flavorful meal. Russet potatoes from the bag purchased Wednesday roast alongside the pork, and a can of That's Smart! vegetables rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast at $7.99 each, Russet Potatoes (Basket & Bushel, 10 lb) at $4.99 (already purchased Wednesday), That's Smart! Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz) at $0.89
Prep time: 20 minutes active, approximately 2.5 to 3 hours total roasting time
Serving note: The Smithfield roast is sold as a whole piece at $7.99 flat. Roast the full shoulder and eat one generous serving tonight; refrigerate or freeze the remaining meat in portions for future meals - this is excellent value for a solo shopper. Use 2 medium russet potatoes (about 0.75 lb) cut into chunks and roasted in the same pan. Heat one can of That's Smart! vegetables as the side. Make-ahead tip: start the roast in the early afternoon so it is ready by dinner without rushing.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Salmon Fillets with Blueberry Peach Salsa and Goldminer Bread
Description: A fresh salmon fillet is pan-seared skin-side down until crispy, then topped with a bright, sweet-savory salsa made from sale blueberries and southern peaches. A thick slice of Goldminer bread serves as a hearty accompaniment to soak up the juices.
Sale items used: Salmon Fillets (Fresh) at $9.99/lb, Basket & Bushel Blueberries (Pint) at $1.99, Southern Peaches at $1.69/lb, Apple or Mixed Berry Braided Strudel or Goldminer Bread (Goldminer Bread, 15-24 oz) at $3.99
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase one salmon fillet, approximately 0.5 lb; estimated salmon cost at 0.5 lb x $9.99 = $5.00. Purchase one pint of blueberries and use about one-quarter cup for the salsa; enjoy the rest as a snack. Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of southern peaches (one medium peach); estimated cost at 0.5 lb x $1.69 = $0.85. Buy one loaf of Goldminer bread at $3.99 and use one to two slices; the remaining bread stores well for the week.
Recipes:
- Seared Salmon with Corn & Blueberry Salsa

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Food City Fresh (0.5 lb): $0.65
- Mixed Pork Chops, Bone-In, Food City Fresh (0.5 lb): $0.75
- Classico Pasta Sauce (x2 jars to get 2/$6.00 deal): $6.00
- Fresh Express American Salad, 9-11 oz (x1): $2.99
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Russet Potatoes, Basket & Bushel, 10 lb (x1 bag): $4.99
- Food Club Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz (x1 can): $0.89
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast (x1): $7.99
- That's Smart! Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz (x1 can): $0.89
- Salmon Fillets, Fresh (0.5 lb): $5.00
- Basket & Bushel Blueberries, Pint (x1): $1.99
- Southern Peaches (0.5 lb): $0.85
- Goldminer Bread, 15-24 oz (x1 loaf): $3.99
- Specialty Potatoes, Basket & Bushel, 24 oz (x1 bag): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil (for searing and roasting)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder and onion powder
- Dried Italian seasoning or herbs of choice
- Butter (for finishing the salmon and corn)
- Fresh garlic or garlic cloves (optional, for chicken and pork)
- Honey or brown sugar (optional, for blueberry peach salsa)
- Lemon juice or a fresh lemon (for salmon and salsa)
- Red onion or shallot (optional, for salsa)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional garnish)