Giant Low-Carb Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- 8-Piece Dark Meat Chicken: $4.49 each
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken: $4.49 each
- Assorted Pork Chops: $4.49 each
- Fresh Chicken Wings: $2.99/lb
- Perdue Chicken Thighs: $2.99/lb
- Flaken-Style Short Ribs: $7.99/lb
- Giant Smoked or Fresh Dinner Sausage: $3.99 each
- Gilbert's Chicken Sausage: $3.99 each
- EZ Peel Shrimp: $11.98 for 2 lb. bag
- Nature's Promise Medium Shrimp Ring: $5.99 each
- Lloyd's Barbeque Co. Shredded Chicken or Pork: $3.99 each
- Oscar Mayer Beef Franks: $3.99 each
- 80% Lean Ground Beef Patties: $4.99/lb
- Boar's Head Slow Smoked Turkey Breast: $7.99/lb
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast: $2.99/lb
- Whole Pork Picnic Roast: $1.99/lb
- Giant Chicken Party Wings: $2.99 each
- Cedar Bay By the Sea Air Fryer Meals: $4.99 each
- C.Wirthy & Co. Salmon: $7.99 each
- Giant Bagged Fillets: $5.99 each
- Extra Large Cooked Cocktail Shrimp: $9.99 each
- Perdue Shortcuts: $4.99 each
- Land O'Frost Lunchmeat: $3.99 each
- Wiltshire Reserve Lunchmeat: $2.49 each
- Nathan's Beef Franks: $4.99 each
- Carne Picada: $5.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Vine Ripe Tomatoes: $1.99/lb
- Beefsteak Tomatoes: $4.18/lb
- Vidalia Onions: $1.99/lb
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts: $2.99/lb
- Nature's Promise Organic Grape Tomatoes: $3.99 each
- Iceberg Lettuce: $1.99 each
- Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans: $2.99 each
- Giant Peeled Baby Cut Carrots: $1.99 for 2 lb. bag
- Nature's Promise Salad Blend: $1.99 each
- Taste of Inspirations Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes: $1.99 each

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Whole Pork Picnic Roast: $1.99/lb - about 3 lbs for 4 people = $5.97 total, roughly $1.49/serving
- Perdue Chicken Thighs: $2.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $5.98 total, roughly $1.50/serving
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast: $2.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $5.98 total, roughly $1.50/serving
- Assorted Pork Chops: $4.49 each (one pack, 4 chops assumed) = $4.49 total, roughly $1.12/serving
- 80% Lean Ground Beef Patties: $4.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $7.49 total, roughly $1.87/serving
- Giant Smoked or Fresh Dinner Sausage: $3.99 each - one package for 4 people = $3.99 total, roughly $1.00/serving
- EZ Peel Shrimp: $11.98 for 2 lb. bag - one bag (2 lbs) for 4 people = $11.98 total, roughly $3.00/serving
- C.Wirthy & Co. Salmon: $7.99 each - two packages for 4 people = $15.98 total, roughly $4.00/serving

Why these meals: The pork picnic roast and chicken thighs are the two best deals on the flyer this week, both coming in well under $2 per serving, and they anchor two of the most satisfying dinners of the week. Pork chops and dinner sausage round out the economical nights with completely different flavor profiles, keeping things interesting without stretching the budget. Ground beef patties give you a hearty pan-seared burger bowl night that feels indulgent at a very reasonable price. EZ Peel Shrimp at $11.98 for the full 2 lb. bag is the single premium night this week - it feeds all four people from one purchase and is noticeably cheaper per serving than the salmon or cocktail shrimp options, making it the smartest splurge on the flyer. The salmon was skipped because two packages would be needed to feed four people, pushing that night's protein cost to nearly $16 on its own.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Assorted Pork Chops with Sauteed Green Beans and Vidalia Onions
Description: Bone-in pork chops are seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper, then seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Sliced Vidalia onions and green beans are sauteed in the same pan drippings until tender and lightly caramelized, making a complete low-carb plate with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Assorted Pork Chops, Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts, Vidalia Onions
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 pack of Assorted Pork Chops (4 chops), 1 lb of Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts, 0.5 lb of Vidalia Onions.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops and Sesame Green Beans
- Keto Pork Chops with Green Beans
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops Recipe with Green Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Slow-Braised Whole Pork Picnic Roast with Brussels Sprouts
Description: A pork picnic roast is rubbed with smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic, then braised low and slow in a covered pot with a splash of chicken broth until fork-tender and juicy. Brussels sprouts are halved and roasted alongside in the oven during the final 30 minutes, picking up savory drippings for a rich, satisfying plate.
Sale items used: Whole Pork Picnic Roast, Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 hours total - start the roast in the early afternoon; it holds well covered off heat for up to an hour before serving.
Serving note: 3 lbs of Whole Pork Picnic Roast, 1 lb of Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts).

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Ground Beef Burger Bowl with Iceberg Lettuce and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Ground beef patties are broken apart and browned in a skillet with Vidalia onion, salt, pepper, and a dash of Frank's RedHot Sauce, then served over a bed of chopped iceberg lettuce topped with halved grape tomatoes and a drizzle of Duke's Mayonnaise. The result is all the satisfaction of a burger without any bun, keeping net carbs very low.
Sale items used: 80% Lean Ground Beef Patties, Iceberg Lettuce, Nature's Promise Organic Grape Tomatoes, Vidalia Onions, Frank's RedHot Sauce, Duke's Mayonnaise
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs of 80% Lean Ground Beef Patties, 1 head of Iceberg Lettuce, 1 package of Nature's Promise Organic Grape Tomatoes, 0.5 lb of Vidalia Onions, 1 bottle of Frank's RedHot Sauce (pantry use), 1 bottle of Duke's Mayonnaise (BOGO - buy one, get one free).
Recipes:
- Keto Burger Bowl Recipe
- Low Carb Burger Bowls

Thursday
Meal: Baked Perdue Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vine Ripe Tomatoes and Baby Cut Carrots
Description: Bone-in Perdue chicken thighs are coated in olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning, then baked at 425 degrees until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through, about 40 minutes. Halved vine ripe tomatoes and baby cut carrots are spread on the same sheet pan and roast alongside, softening into a savory, slightly sweet side that pairs perfectly with the juicy chicken.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Thighs, Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Giant Peeled Baby Cut Carrots
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs of Perdue Chicken Thighs (4 thighs), 1 lb of Vine Ripe Tomatoes, 1 bag (2 lbs) of Giant Peeled Baby Cut Carrots.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe: Keto & Low Carb
- Baked Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Carrots

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Skillet EZ Peel Shrimp with Sauteed Green Beans and Vine Ripe Tomatoes
Description: EZ Peel shrimp are peeled, patted dry, and cooked in a hot skillet with butter, minced garlic, and a squeeze of fresh lemon until pink and slightly charred at the edges, about 4 minutes total. Fresh green beans and sliced vine ripe tomatoes are sauteed in the same pan, finished with salt, pepper, and lemon zest for a bright, restaurant-quality low-carb dinner.
Sale items used: EZ Peel Shrimp, Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Nature's Promise Organic Lemons or Limes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 bag (2 lbs) of EZ Peel Shrimp, 1 package of Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans, 1 lb of Vine Ripe Tomatoes, 1 package of Nature's Promise Organic Lemons or Limes (3 ct).
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp - One-Pan, 20-Minute Meal
- Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Assorted Pork Chops (x1 pack): $4.49
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts (2 lbs total - 1 lb Monday, 1 lb Tuesday): $5.98
- Vidalia Onions (1 lb total): $1.99
- Whole Pork Picnic Roast (3 lbs): $5.97
- 80% Lean Ground Beef Patties (1.5 lbs): $7.49
- Iceberg Lettuce (x1): $1.99
- Nature's Promise Organic Grape Tomatoes (x1): $3.99
- Frank's RedHot Sauce (x1): $2.49
- Duke's Mayonnaise (x1, second bottle free via BOGO): $0.00 (base price not listed - item omitted per pricing rules)
- Perdue Chicken Thighs (2 lbs): $5.98
- Vine Ripe Tomatoes (2 lbs total - 1 lb Thursday, 1 lb Friday): $3.98
- Giant Peeled Baby Cut Carrots (x1 bag, 2 lbs): $1.99
- EZ Peel Shrimp (x1 bag, 2 lbs): $11.98
- Nature's Promise Organic Green Beans (x1): $2.99
- Nature's Promise Organic Lemons or Limes (x1 pkg, 3 ct): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Italian seasoning
- Chicken broth (low-sodium)
- Duke's Mayonnaise (BOGO base price not listed in flyer - purchase from pantry stock or at shelf price)