Food Lion Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Boneless Pork Loin Roast or Whole Pork Tenderloin: $1.00/lb
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage: $1 for 12-14 oz pkg
- Chicken Drumsticks: $5 for 5 lb bag
- Chop House Beef and Pork Burger: $2 for 1.28 oz (estimated per patty pricing)
- Fresh Chicken Tenderloins: Family Pack (sale price)
- Thin Sliced Boneless Chicken Breast: Family Pack (sale price)
- Pork Chops Center Cut Bone-In: on sale
- Beef Chuck Roast: on sale
- Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon: $1 for 16 oz pkg
- Johnsonville Fresh Dinner Sausage: $1 for 7-9 oz pkg
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Loin Filet: $2 for 23 oz pkg
- Cold Water Lobster Tail: $3/oz
- Raw Shrimp Peeled and Deveined Tail-Off: $1 for 6 oz bag
- Cod or Haddock Fillets: $1 for 10 oz
- Flounder Fillets: $3 for 2 oz pkg
- Food Lion Cooked Shrimp: $1 for 6 oz bag
- Swift Dry Rub St. Louis Style Pork Ribs: $1 for 9 oz pkg
- Luke's Lobster Cakes: $6 for oz pkg

Vegetables on sale:
- Mini Potatoes: $1 for 4 oz
- Mini Cucumbers: $2 for 4 oz
- Broccoli Crowns: on sale
- Food Lion Baby Cut Carrots: $1 for 1 lb bag
- Realsweet Organic Vidalia Onions: $3 for 3 lb bag
- Strawberries: $1 for 1 lb container
- Blueberries: $1 per pint
- Hass Avocados or Mangos: on sale
- Taste of Inspirations Tomatoes: on sale
- Fresh Express Salad Blends: on sale for 6-9 oz pkg
- Yellow or White Nectarines: on sale
- Mini Watermelon: on sale
- Nature's Promise Organic Nectarines, Peaches or Plums: $2 for 2 lb bag
- Fresh Cherries: on sale

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Mini Potatoes and Broccoli
Description: A single serving of herb-seasoned pork tenderloin is roasted to juicy perfection alongside golden mini potatoes and tender broccoli florets. This is a satisfying, well-rounded weeknight plate that comes together in under an hour with minimal prep.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Loin Roast or Whole Pork Tenderloin, Mini Potatoes, Broccoli Crowns
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 6 oz of pork tenderloin, half of the 14 oz bag of mini potatoes (save the rest for later in the week), and about 1 cup of broccoli florets cut from one small crown.
Recipes:
- Herb Roasted Pork Loin and Potatoes Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage, Vidalia Onion, and Carrot Sheet Pan Dinner
Description: Sliced Eckrich smoked sausage is roasted on a single sheet pan with sweet Vidalia onion wedges and tender baby carrots until everything is caramelized and deeply flavorful. The whole meal is effortless to prepare and cleanup is a breeze.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage, Realsweet Organic Vidalia Onions, Food Lion Baby Cut Carrots
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use roughly half of the 12-14 oz sausage package (about 6 oz), one quarter of a Vidalia onion sliced into wedges, and a generous handful (about 1 cup) of baby carrots. Refrigerate remaining sausage for use later in the week if desired.

Wednesday
Meal: Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Avocado and Fresh Salad
Description: Two to three chicken drumsticks are seasoned and oven-baked until the skin is irresistibly crispy, then served alongside half a creamy avocado and a crisp fresh salad blend. It is a colorful, protein-rich plate that feels like a treat without spending extra.
Sale items used: Chicken Drumsticks, Hass Avocados or Mangos, Fresh Express Salad Blends
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 to 3 drumsticks from the 5 lb bag (freeze the rest in individual portions for future meals), half an avocado, and one serving from the salad blend bag. Dress the salad with olive oil and lemon from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks – Easy Delicious Oven Recipe
- Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks – Easy & Delicious

Thursday
Meal: Pork and Vidalia Onion Tacos with Mango Salsa and Avocado
Description: Thin slices of leftover pork tenderloin are quickly pan-seared with caramelized Vidalia onion and tucked into flour tortillas, then topped with a bright fresh mango salsa and creamy avocado slices. This taco night brings bold flavor and tropical freshness with very little effort.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Loin Roast or Whole Pork Tenderloin (leftovers from Monday), Realsweet Organic Vidalia Onions, Hass Avocados or Mangos, Mission Flour Burrito Tortillas
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 4 oz of reserved cooked pork tenderloin, a few slices of Vidalia onion, half a mango diced for the salsa, half an avocado, and 2 to 3 flour tortillas. The tortilla package will have plenty left over for future use.
Recipes:
- Pork Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa

Friday
Meal: Chop House Beef and Pork Burgers with Avocado, Tomato, and King's Hawaiian Buns
Description: A single Chop House beef and pork burger patty is seasoned simply and grilled or pan-seared to juicy perfection, then stacked on a soft King's Hawaiian roll with sliced avocado, fresh tomato, and your favorite condiments. The slightly sweet roll and rich avocado take this burger to a whole new level.
Sale items used: Chop House Beef and Pork Burger, Hass Avocados or Mangos, Taste of Inspirations Tomatoes, King's Hawaiian Rolls
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 burger patty, 2 to 3 slices of tomato, remaining avocado slices, and 1 King's Hawaiian roll. The roll pack has 12 count so enjoy the extras as a side with butter or save them throughout the week.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless Pork Loin Roast or Whole Pork Tenderloin (approx. 1 lb for Monday dinner plus Thursday taco leftovers): $1.00
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (x1 pkg, use half Tuesday): $1.00
- Chicken Drumsticks (x1 bag, 5 lb - freeze extras in portions): $5.00
- Chop House Beef and Pork Burger (x1 patty/pkg): $2.00
- Mini Potatoes (x1 bag, 14 oz): $1.00
- Broccoli Crowns (x1 small crown): $1.50
- Food Lion Baby Cut Carrots (x1 bag, 1 lb): $1.00
- Realsweet Organic Vidalia Onions (x1 bag, 3 lb - use across Tuesday and Thursday): $3.00
- Hass Avocados or Mangos (x3 avocados, x1 mango - used across Wednesday, Thursday, Friday): $3.00
- Taste of Inspirations Tomatoes (x1 container): $2.00
- Fresh Express Salad Blends (x1 pkg): $2.50
- Mission Flour Burrito Tortillas (x1 pkg, 20 oz): $2.50
- King's Hawaiian Rolls (x1 pkg, 12 ct): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano)
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Lemon or lime juice
- Ketchup or mustard for burger
- Hot sauce (optional)