Giant Gluten-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Whole Pork Picnic Roast: $1.99/lb
- C.Wirthy & Co. Salmon: $7.99 each
- Perdue Chicken Thighs: $2.99/lb
- Gilbert's Chicken Sausage: $3.99 each
- 8-Piece Dark Meat Chicken: $4.49 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Vidalia Onions: $1.99/lb
- Giant Peeled Baby Cut Carrots: $1.99 for 2 lb. bag
- Sweet Corn: $1.99 for 5 ct tray
- Vine Ripe Tomatoes: $1.99/lb
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts: $2.99/lb
- Nature's Promise Organic Lemons or Limes: $2.99 for 3 ct pkg
- Nature's Promise Organic Grape Tomatoes: $3.99 each
- Nectarines or Plums: $1.99/lb

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Stovetop-Braised Whole Pork Picnic Roast with Vidalia Onions and Baby Carrots
Description: A small portion of pork picnic roast is slow-braised on the stovetop with sliced Vidalia onions and baby cut carrots until fork-tender and deeply flavorful. The braising liquid reduces into a light, savory pan sauce that ties the whole dish together beautifully.
Sale items used: Whole Pork Picnic Roast ($1.99/lb), Vidalia Onions ($1.99/lb), Giant Peeled Baby Cut Carrots ($1.99 for 2 lb. bag)
Prep time: 30 minutes active, 2 hours total braising time
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of pork picnic roast (cost about $1.49), one small Vidalia onion (about 0.25 lb), and a generous handful of baby carrots from the 2 lb. bag. Make-ahead tip: braise the pork on Sunday evening or earlier in the day and simply reheat at dinner time, as the meat only improves after resting in its braising liquid.

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared C.Wirthy & Co. Salmon with Sweet Corn and Vine Ripe Tomatoes
Description: A single fillet of C.Wirthy & Co. salmon is pan-seared skin-side down until golden and crisp, then finished with a squeeze of lemon and a warm side of sweet corn cut from the cob with diced vine ripe tomatoes. The bright, summery vegetables complement the rich salmon perfectly for a light but satisfying weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: C.Wirthy & Co. Salmon ($7.99 each), Sweet Corn ($1.99 for 5 ct tray), Vine Ripe Tomatoes ($1.99/lb), Nature's Promise Organic Lemons or Limes ($2.99 for 3 ct pkg)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use one salmon fillet from the package (the remaining fillets can be refrigerated or frozen for later in the week or next week), 1 ear of sweet corn from the 5-count tray, and about 0.25 lb of vine ripe tomatoes. Use one lemon from the 3-count package for this meal and save the rest for Wednesday.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon With Warm Corn + Tomato Relish

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Perdue Chicken Thighs with Green Beans and Lemon
Description: Two bone-in Perdue chicken thighs are seasoned and cooked in a hot skillet until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through, then served alongside quickly sauteed green beans brightened with fresh lemon juice. This simple, satisfying skillet meal comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Thighs ($2.99/lb), Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts ($2.99/lb), Nature's Promise Organic Lemons or Limes ($2.99 for 3 ct pkg, already purchased Tuesday)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.75 lb of Perdue chicken thighs (about 2 thighs, cost about $2.24) and about 0.5 lb of green beans (cost about $1.50). Use one of the remaining lemons from the 3-count package purchased on Tuesday.
Recipes:
- Lemon Garlic Butter Thighs and Green Beans Skillet

Thursday
Meal: Sauteed Gilbert's Chicken Sausage with Vidalia Onions and Grape Tomatoes over Rice
Description: Sliced Gilbert's chicken sausage is sauteed in a skillet with sweet Vidalia onions and burst grape tomatoes until caramelized and fragrant, then spooned over a bed of fluffy white rice for a hearty, gluten-free one-pan meal. The natural juices from the tomatoes and onions create a light, flavorful sauce that soaks beautifully into the rice.
Sale items used: Gilbert's Chicken Sausage ($3.99 each), Vidalia Onions ($1.99/lb, already purchased Monday), Nature's Promise Organic Grape Tomatoes ($3.99 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 to 3 links from the Gilbert's Chicken Sausage package (check the label to confirm gluten-free status, as most varieties are), half a small Vidalia onion from the bag purchased Monday, and roughly half the container of grape tomatoes. Save remaining sausage links and grape tomatoes for other meals or snacks. Serve over about 1/2 cup dry white rice cooked from your pantry.

Friday
Meal: Baked 8-Piece Dark Meat Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Nectarines
Description: Two pieces of dark meat chicken from the 8-piece pack are seasoned and roasted in the oven until golden and juicy, alongside Brussels sprouts and sliced nectarines that caramelize beautifully at high heat. The slight sweetness of the roasted nectarines pairs wonderfully with the savory chicken and earthy Brussels sprouts for a vibrant end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: 8-Piece Dark Meat Chicken ($4.49 each), Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts ($2.99/lb, already purchased Wednesday), Nectarines or Plums ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total roasting time
Serving note: Use 2 pieces from the 8-piece chicken pack for Friday's dinner and refrigerate or freeze the remaining 6 pieces for future meals. Use about 0.5 lb of Brussels sprouts (cost about $1.50) and about 0.5 lb of nectarines (cost about $1.00). Roast everything together on one sheet pan at 425 degrees F for efficiency.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Pork Picnic Roast (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Vidalia Onions (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Giant Peeled Baby Cut Carrots (1 bag, 2 lb.): $1.99
- C.Wirthy & Co. Salmon (1 package): $7.99
- Sweet Corn (1 tray, 5 ct): $1.99
- Vine Ripe Tomatoes (0.25 lb): $0.50
- Nature's Promise Organic Lemons or Limes (1 pkg, 3 ct): $2.99
- Perdue Chicken Thighs (0.75 lb): $2.24
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (1 lb total, split between Wednesday green beans and Friday Brussels sprouts): $2.99
- Gilbert's Chicken Sausage (1 package): $3.99
- Nature's Promise Organic Grape Tomatoes (1 package): $3.99
- 8-Piece Dark Meat Chicken (1 pack): $4.49
- Nectarines or Plums (0.5 lb): $1.00

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (for Thursday)
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Paprika or your preferred chicken seasoning
- Chicken broth or water (for Monday braising liquid)
- Dried herbs such as thyme or rosemary