Food City Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Pork Loin with Russet Potatoes
Description: A small boneless pork loin roast is seasoned and roasted until juicy, with russet potato wedges roasting alongside in the pan drippings. Leftover pork slices make an easy lunch or extra protein later in the week.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Russet Potatoes (10 lb)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Buy about 1 lb of pork loin (assumed total weight 1 lb) and roast it all, eating about 6 oz tonight and saving the rest. Use 1 medium russet (about 8 oz) cut into wedges. Roast at 400F for about 35-45 minutes. Total time is under 60 minutes, so no make-ahead needed.
Recipes:
- Roasted Rosemary and Garlic Pork Loin and Potatoes
- Herb Roasted Pork Loin & Potatoes
- Garlic Herb Butter Baked Pork Loin and Potatoes
Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Roasted Firecracker Brussels Sprouts
Description: One boneless chicken breast is seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through. It is served with Brussels sprouts roasted until crisp and caramelized at the edges.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast, Firecracker Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 chicken breast (assumed total weight 0.5 lb) and 0.4 lb of Brussels sprouts, halved and roasted at 425F for about 20 minutes. Sear the chicken 5-6 minutes per side.
Recipes:
- Seared Chicken Breast with Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Pan-Seared Chicken and Brussels Sprouts in Garlic Butter
- Skillet Hot Honey Chicken with Brussels Sprouts
Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Pork Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash
Description: Crumbled pork sausage is browned in a skillet with diced sweet potato until tender and crisp. It is a hearty one-pan dinner with plenty of savory flavor.
Sale items used: Bob Evans Pork Sausage, Bagged Sweet Potatoes (5 lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of Bob Evans sausage (assumed about 12 oz roll) and use about 4 oz tonight, freezing or saving the rest. Dice 1 medium sweet potato (about 8 oz) and cook with a diced onion from your pantry. Add leftover Monday pork if desired.
Recipes:
- Sweet Potato Hash
- Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash
- Sweet Potato Hash with Sausage
Thursday
Meal: Grilled Mixed Pork Chops with BBQ Sauce and Cornbread Muffins
Description: A pork chop is grilled or cooked on a grill pan, then brushed with tangy BBQ sauce at the end. Served with a warm cornbread muffin on the side.
Sale items used: Mixed Pork Chops, Kinder's BBQ Sauce, Cornbread Muffins (6 ct)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pork chop (assumed total weight 0.75 lb) and about 2 tbsp BBQ sauce. Serve with 1 cornbread muffin; freeze the other 5 muffins for later or have them with soup or breakfast. Grill 5-6 minutes per side.
Recipes:
- BBQ Pork Chop and Cornbread Skillet
- Pulled Pork Cornbread Muffins
- Pulled Pork-Stuffed Cornbread Muffins
Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Top Sirloin Steak with Smashed Potatoes
Description: A top sirloin steak is seared in a hot skillet for a deep brown crust and finished with butter. Boiled russet potatoes are smashed and crisped in the pan for a crunchy side.
Sale items used: Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef, Russet Potatoes (10 lb)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use one steak (assumed total weight 0.5 lb) and 1 medium russet (about 8 oz) cut into chunks. Boil 15 minutes, smash, and crisp in oil for about 8 minutes. Sear the steak 3-4 minutes per side.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Steak with Sherry-Garlic Mushrooms and Mashed Potatoes
- Pan Seared Steak and Smashed Potatoes
- Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin (1 lb): $1.49
- Russet Potatoes (10 lb bag): $3.99
- Boneless Chicken Breast (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Firecracker Brussels Sprouts (0.4 lb): $2.80
- Bob Evans Pork Sausage (x1 pack): $3.99
- Bagged Sweet Potatoes (5 lb bag): $3.99
- Mixed Pork Chops (0.75 lb): $1.12
- Cornbread Muffins (6 ct): $5.99
- Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef (0.5 lb): $4.50
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Butter
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder and paprika
- Onion
- BBQ sauce (or buy Kinder's BBQ Sauce 2 for $6.00 if you have none)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Snow Crab Clusters: $8.99/lb
- Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $1.49/lb
- Swaggerty's Sausage Patties (30 ct): $7.99
- Smithfield Bacon (22 oz): $5.99
- Ground Chuck 80% Lean (3 lbs. or more): $5.99/lb
- Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef: $8.99/lb
- Mixed Pork Chops: $1.49/lb
- Boneless Chicken Breast: $2.99/lb
- Prime Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef: $10.99/lb
- Fresh Flounder Fillet: $9.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp (21/30 ct): $9.99/lb
- Bob Evans Pork Sausage: $3.99
- Smithfield Premium Deli Meat: $3.99
- Bottom Round Roast Certified Angus Beef: $6.99/lb
- Turkey Selection Dietz & Watson: $10.99/lb
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Wing Bucket: $12.50
- Chicken Tenders Party Box: starting at $30.00 each
- 4 Piece Fried Chicken or Tenders: $5.00
- 2 Slice of Pizza and a 21 oz Drink: $6.00
- 12" Cheese or One-Topping Pizza: $6.00
Produce on sale:
- Fruit Bowls: $5.00 each
- Russet Potatoes (10 lb): $3.99
- Jonagold Apples (5 lb): $3.99
- Exotic Fruit Bowl: $4.99/lb
- Sliced Apple Bowl: $4.99/lb
- Bagged Sweet Potatoes (5 lb): $3.99
- Oven & Grill Ready Pans: starting at $4.49/lb
- Recipe Ready Cups: starting at $2.49 each
- Firecracker Brussels Sprouts: $6.99/lb
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Food Club American Singles: $1.79
- Oikos Protein Shake (4 pk): $11.49
- Lender's Bagels (6 ct): $2.49
- Tillamook Ice Cream (1.5 qt): $4.99
- Bays English Muffins (6 ct): $2.99
- Galbani Cheese Shakers or Ricotta Cheese: 2 for $6.00
- Food Club Shredded Cheese: 3 for $5.00
- Sargento Mighty Bites (2.8 oz): 2 for $5.00
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Long Johns or Apple Fritters (4 ct): $3.99
- King's Hawaiian Rolls (24 oz): $7.99
- Bakery Fresh Brownie: $5.50
- Cornbread Muffins (6 ct): $5.99
- Food City Cornmeal Mix (5 lb): $2.99
- Torte Cakes: $8.99 each
- Half Pie: $5.00 each
- Chocolate Chip Cookies (Dozen): $5.00
- Italian Bread: $3.00 each
- Pepperidge Farm Cheese Bread: $3.49
- Pepperidge Farm Apple Turnovers (4 ct): $4.99
- Pepperidge Farm Cake (19.6 oz): $4.99
- Pepperidge Farm Garlic Bread: $2.99
Pantry on sale:
- Folgers Coffee: $9.99
- Pillsbury Cake Mix (15.25 oz): 4 for $5.00
- Food Club Hearty Soup: 2 for $3.00
- Crisco Oil (Gallon): $11.99
- Kinder's BBQ Sauce: 2 for $6.00
- Minute Maid Zero Sugar Fruit Drinks (52 oz): 2 for $4.00
- Silver Palate Pasta Sauce: $2.99
- Progresso Soup: $1.49
- Lay's or Fritos: $1.99
- Crav'n Flavor Oyster Crackers (12 oz): $1.99
- Fritos or Lay's Potato Chips: $1.99
- Frank's RedHot Sauce (12 oz): 2 for $6.00
- Cholula Hot Sauce (5 oz): 2 for $7.00
- That's Smart! Sugar (4 lb): $2.99
- That's Smart! Broth (32 oz): $1.59
- That's Smart! Saltine Crackers (16 oz): $1.79
- Food Club Peanut Butter (40 oz): $3.99
- Crav'n Flavor Potato Chips: 2 for $5.00
- Crav'n Flavor Chips Variety Pack (18 ct): $9.49
- Crav'n Flavor Pretzel Nuggets (24 oz): $5.99
- Crav'n Flavor Peanut Butter Cups (12 oz): $5.99
- Crav'n Flavor Chocolate Chip Cookies: $2.99
- Crav'n Flavor Sandwich Cookies: 2 for $5.98
- Crav'n Flavor Vanilla Wafers (11 oz): $2.99
- Crav'n Flavor Cheese Crackers: $2.59
- Crav'n Flavor Trail Mix: $4.49
- Food Club Cereal: $2.49
- Grillo's Pickles: starting at $4.99
- Nabisco Oreo Cookies or Chips Ahoy: $2.99
Frozen on sale:
- Birds Eye Voila! (21 oz): $3.99
- Banquet Mega Meals: 2 for $5.00
- Food Club Fruit Snacks (40 ct): $6.99
- Little Debbie Snack Cakes: 2 for $5.00
- Lily's Toaster Grills (2 ct): $1.99
- Smucker's Uncrustables: $7.99
- Michael Angelo's Entrees: $3.49
- Tyson Chicken: $7.99
- Nature Raised Chicken: $8.99
- Jimmy Dean Biscuit, Waffles or Breakfast Sandwiches: $5.99
- Bob Evans Side Dishes: $3.99
- That's Smart! Pizza (5.2 oz): $1.19
🛒 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.
$29.37
for 1 person · $29.37 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Food City weekly sales flyer for the week of October 14, 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.