Food City Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Roasted Specialty Potatoes and Fresh Corn
Description: Thick-cut boneless pork loin slices are seasoned and seared golden in a hot skillet, delivering juicy, flavorful results for two in under 30 minutes. Roasted specialty potatoes and sweet fresh corn round out this hearty, budget-friendly plate.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh, $1.29/lb with digital coupon), Specialty Potatoes Basket & Bushel 24 oz ($2.99), Fresh Corn 4 pk ($3.99)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of boneless pork loin (ask the butcher to slice it thick) at roughly $1.29 total for the protein; use half the 24 oz bag of specialty potatoes for two servings; use 2 ears from the 4-pack of corn and save the rest for later in the week. The pork loin is sold as a whole loin - ask the meat counter to cut off a 1 lb portion.
Tuesday
Meal: Baked Bone-In Pork Chops with Classico Marinara Dipping Sauce and American Salad
Description: Two bone-in pork chops are seasoned, baked until tender and juicy, and served alongside a warm Classico marinara for dipping - a simple Italian-inspired twist on a classic. 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 ($1.49/lb), Classico Pasta Sauce Selected Varieties 2/$6.00, American or Italian Salad Fresh Express 9-11 oz ($2.99)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of bone-in pork chops (2 chops for 2 people) at an estimated cost of $2.24; buy 1 jar of Classico sauce at $3.00 (half of the 2/$6.00 deal - buy two to get the deal price and save the second jar for pasta later); use the full bag of Fresh Express salad split between two people.
Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Split Chicken Breasts with Russet Potato Wedges and Food Club Vegetables
Description: Two Sanderson Farms split chicken breasts are rubbed with pantry seasonings and oven-baked until the skin is crispy and the meat is perfectly juicy. Russet potato wedges roast alongside in the same oven, and a can of Food Club vegetables rounds out this easy, satisfying dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast Sanderson Farms Family Pack ($1.99/lb), Russet Potatoes Basket & Bushel 10 lb ($4.99), Food Club Vegetables Selected Varieties 14.5-15.25 oz ($0.89)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of split chicken breast (2 pieces) at an estimated cost of $3.98; the 10 lb bag of russet potatoes will be used again Thursday, making it an excellent value at $4.99 for the week; use 2 medium potatoes for Wednesday's wedges. Total cook time is about 50-55 minutes - preheat the oven while prepping to stay on schedule.
Thursday
Meal: Roasted Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder with Russet Potatoes and That's Smart! Vegetables
Description: The Smithfield marinated pork picnic shoulder roasts low and slow until fork-tender and deeply flavored, making it an impressive yet hands-off dinner for two with plenty of leftovers. Russet potatoes from Wednesday's bag roast in the drippings, and a can of That's Smart! vegetables adds an easy, nutritious side.
Sale items used: Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast Selected Varieties ($7.99 each), Russet Potatoes Basket & Bushel 10 lb (already purchased Wednesday), That's Smart! Vegetables Selected Varieties 14.5-15.25 oz ($0.89)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 to 4 hours roasting
Serving note: The Smithfield roast is sold as a single unit at $7.99 - it will yield generous portions for two with significant leftovers for sandwiches or meals later in the week; use 2 to 3 russet potatoes from the bag already purchased; open 1 can of That's Smart! vegetables. Start the roast by early afternoon - place it in a 325 degree oven and plan for 3 to 4 hours of hands-off cooking time before dinner.
Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Salmon Fillets with Blueberry Peach Salsa and Goldminer Bread
Description: Two fresh salmon fillets are seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until crispy, then topped with a bright, fresh salsa made from sale blueberries and sweet Southern peaches. Slices of Goldminer bread serve as the perfect accompaniment to soak up every drop of the vibrant fruit salsa.
Sale items used: Salmon Fillets Fresh ($9.99/lb), Basket & Bushel Blueberries Pint ($1.99), Southern Peaches ($1.69/lb), Apple or Mixed Berry Braided Strudel or Selected Varieties Goldminer Bread 15-24 oz ($3.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of fresh salmon (two 8 oz fillets) at an estimated cost of $9.99; buy 1 pint of blueberries at $1.99 and use about half for the salsa; purchase approximately 0.5 lb of Southern peaches (1 to 2 peaches) at an estimated cost of $0.85; buy 1 loaf of Goldminer bread at $3.99 and use 4 slices for the meal.
Recipes:
- Seared Salmon with Corn & Blueberry Salsa
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin Food City Fresh, approx. 1 lb (with digital coupon): $1.29
- Specialty Potatoes Basket & Bushel 24 oz, x1 bag: $2.99
- Fresh Corn 4 pk, x1 pack: $3.99
- Mixed Pork Chops Food City Fresh Bone-In, approx. 1.5 lbs: $2.24
- Classico Pasta Sauce, x2 jars (2/$6.00 deal): $6.00
- American or Italian Salad Fresh Express 9-11 oz, x1 bag: $2.99
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast Sanderson Farms, approx. 2 lbs: $3.98
- 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, approx. 1 lb: $9.99
- Basket & Bushel Blueberries Pint, x1: $1.99
- Southern Peaches, approx. 0.5 lb: $0.85
- Goldminer Bread 15-24 oz, x1 loaf: $3.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil (for searing and roasting)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning or dried herbs
- Butter (optional, for finishing salmon or corn)
- Fresh garlic (optional, for chicken and pork)
- Lime juice or lemon juice (for blueberry peach salsa)
- Fresh cilantro or mint (optional, for salsa)
- Honey (optional, for salsa)
- Red onion (optional, for salsa)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh): $1.29/lb (with digital coupon)
- Sliced Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon, 22 oz: $5.99 each
- Ground Round, Food City Fresh, 85% Lean, 3 lbs or more: $6.99/lb
- New York Strip Steak, Certified Angus Beef, Family Pack: $14.99/lb
- 4 Piece Fried or Baked Chicken, Tenders or Half Rotisserie Chicken: $5.00 each
- Mixed Pork Chops, Food City Fresh, Bone-In, Family Pack: $1.49/lb
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms, Family Pack: $1.99/lb
- Round Tip Roast, Certified Angus Beef: $7.99/lb
- Salmon Fillets, Fresh: $9.99/lb
- Gourmet Burgers, Black & Bleu, Spinach & Feta, Bacon & Cheddar and More, 5 oz: $3.00 each
- Cooked Shrimp, Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 41/50 ct: $7.99/lb
- Prime New York Strip Steak, Certified Angus Beef: $22.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Beef Franks, Selected Varieties, 14-15 oz: BOGO (save at least $8.99 on two)
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast, Selected Varieties: $7.99 each
- Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat, Selected Varieties, Deli Fresh, 7-9 oz: $3.99 each
- Pre-Sliced Meat or Cheese, Selected Varieties, Dietz & Watson, 7-8 oz: $6.99 each
- Oscar Mayer Beef Franks, Selected Varieties, 14-15 oz (Page 6): BOGO (save at least $8.99 on two)
- Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat, Selected Varieties, Deli Fresh, 7-9 oz (Page 6): $3.99 each
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Hot Bar Meal (Entree, 2 Sides, Roll and 21 oz Drink): 2/$12.00 each
- Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers: $11.99/lb
- Fresh Garden Salads (Chicken Tender, Grilled Chicken, Chef or Chicken Caesar Salad, In-Store Made): $5.00 each
- Snack Packs, Selected Varieties, Made Fresh In-Store: $5.00 each
- Flatbread Pizza, Selected Varieties: $5.00 each
- Octagon Tray, Selected Varieties: $7.49 each
- Mustard Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad or Sweet & Tangy Slaw, 15-16 oz: $4.99 each
Produce on sale:
- Basket & Bushel Blueberries, Pint: $1.99 each
- Specialty Potatoes, Selected Varieties, Basket & Bushel, 24 oz: $2.99 each
- Southern Peaches: $1.69/lb
- Red Seedless Grapes, California Grown: $2.49/lb
- Russet Potatoes, Basket & Bushel, 10 lb: $4.99 each
- Fresh Corn, 4 pk: $3.99 each
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters, Cut In-Store: $1.29/lb
- Exotic Fruit Bowl, Made Fresh In-Store: $4.99/lb
- Vegetable Kabobs, Made In-Store: $6.99/lb
- American or Italian Salad, Fresh Express, 9-11 oz: $2.99 each
- Specialty Potatoes, Basket & Bushel, 24 oz (Page 5): $2.99 each
- Cut Fresh In-Store Burger Toppings: $4.99/lb
- ShortCuts Oven & Grill Ready Pans: $4.49/lb
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Tillamook Sliced Cheese, Selected Varieties, Frozen Cool Whip (16 oz) or Peanut Butter (15-16 oz): $1.99 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Apple or Mixed Berry Braided Strudel, 4 ct, or Selected Varieties Goldminer Bread, 15-24 oz: $3.99 each
- Sub Rolls, Fresh Baked in the Bakery, 4 ct: $3.99 each
- Bakery Fresh Brownie, Selected Varieties: $5.50 each (with coupon)
- Half Pie, Selected Varieties: $5.00 each
- Torte Cakes, Selected Varieties: $8.99 each
- Gourmet Cookies, Selected Varieties, 4 ct: $5.00 each
- Honey Buns / Little Debbie Snack Cakes, 9.5-16.2 oz: $2.19 each
Pantry on sale:
- Food Club Vegetables, Selected Varieties, 14.5-15.25 oz: $0.89 each
- Luck's Beans, 15 oz: $0.89 each
- Food Club White Chunk Chicken, 5 oz: $0.88 each
- Misty Mountain Spring Water, 24 pk, 12 oz btls: $4.99 each
- Lipton Tea, Selected Varieties, 12 oz: $4.99 each
- Classico Pasta Sauce, Selected Varieties, 15-24 oz: 2/$6.00
- Heinz Ketchup, 32 oz: $3.99 each
- Kraft Mac & Cheese, Original, 7.25 oz: 5/$5.00
- Kraft Mac & Cheese Cups, Selected Varieties, 4 pk: $4.99 each
- Idahoan Instant Potatoes, Selected Varieties, 4-4.1 oz: 3/$4.00
- Squeeze Food Club Ketchup, 38 oz: $1.99 each
- Food Club Cereal, Selected Varieties, 11-18 oz: $2.49 each
- That's Smart! Chunk Light Tuna, 5 oz: $0.99 each
- That's Smart! Vegetables, Selected Varieties, 14.5-15.25 oz: $0.89 each
- That's Smart! Chunk White Chicken, Premium, 10 oz: $2.59 each
- That's Smart! Saltine Crackers, 16 oz: $1.79 each
- That's Smart! Yellow Mustard, 14 oz: $1.00 each
- Senor Rico Rice Pudding, Selected Varieties, 4 pk: $2.99 each
- Lindt Truffles, Selected Varieties, 5.1 oz: $5.99 each
- Lindt Classic Chocolate Bar, Selected Varieties, 2.8-4.4 oz: 2/$9.00
- Juicy Juice, 64 oz: 2/$6.00
- Nature Valley Granola or Cheerios Granola, Selected Varieties, 11-16 oz: $3.49 each
- Once Upon A Farm Snacks, 1 oz: BOGO (save at least $5.00 on two)
- Kool-Aid Jammers, Selected Varieties, 10 ct: $2.99 each
- Ore-Ida Potatoes, Frozen Selected Varieties, 19-32 oz: $3.99 each
- Fritos, Selected Varieties, 9.25-12.5 oz: $4.99 each
- Frito Lay Multipack Chips, 42 ct: $20.99 each
- Frito Lay Multipack Chips, 8-12 ct: $6.99 each
Frozen on sale:
- DiGiorno Pizza, Selected Varieties, Frozen (12 oz), TGI Fridays Sliders or Appetizers (10-17.5 oz): $4.99 each
- Blue Bell Ice Cream, Selected Varieties, 64 oz or 12 ct: $5.99 each
- Smucker's Uncrustables, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 4 ct: 2/$5.00
- Banquet Mega Breakfast Bowls, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9-10.5 oz: $3.49 each (with digital coupon)
- Banquet Mega Chicken, Frozen, Tenders or Filets, 22-24 oz: $5.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Healthy Choice Café Steamers, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9.25-12.6 oz: 2/$4.98 (with digital coupon, must buy 2)
- Marie Callender's Bowls, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 10.5-13 oz: 2/$4.98 (with digital coupon, must buy 2)
- Healthy Choice Simply Steamers, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9-10 oz: $2.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Bertolli or PF Chang's Entrees, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 18-22 oz: $5.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Birds Eye Vegetables, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 10-12 oz: 4/$4.96 (with digital coupon, must buy 4)
- Birds Eye Voila!, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 42 oz: $6.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Crav'n Flavor Creme Pie, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 24-30.4 oz: $5.99 each
- That's Smart! Pizza, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 5.2 oz: $1.19 each
- Delimex Quesadillas, Frozen, Taquitos or Selected Varieties, 7-7.5 oz or 19.2 oz: $4.49 each
- Marie Calender's Dinners, Selected Varieties, 11.5-14 oz: $2.99 each
- Swaggerty's Biscuits, Selected Varieties, 16.3-19.2 oz: $5.00 each
- Oscar Mayer Lunchables, Selected Varieties, 3.1-4.5 oz: 2/$5.00
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$55.06
for 2 people · $27.53 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Food City weekly sales flyer for the week of July 29, 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.