Kroger Gluten-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Whole Beef Brisket: $2.99/lb
- Pork Back Ribs: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Pork Boston Butt: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp: $7.99/lb
- Eastern Seas Sea Scallops: $12
- Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage: $4.99
- Smithfield Bacon: $2.99
- Simple Truth Natural Turkey Burgers: $9.99
- Private Selection Angus Patties: $10
- Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Chuck: $7
- Boneless Ribeye Steaks: $14.99/lb
- Amylu Chicken Sausage: $5
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs: $13.99
- Private Selection Wildflower Honey Turkey Breast: $11.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Asparagus: $2.99/lb
- Red, Orange or Yellow Bell Peppers: 3/$5
- Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce: $1.99
- Kroger Sweet Corn or Baker Russet Potatoes: 2/$7

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Roasted BBQ Beef Brisket with Russet Potatoes
Description: Tender whole beef brisket rubbed with a gluten-free spice blend, slow-roasted low and slow until fall-apart juicy, then glazed with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce (verify gluten-free). Served alongside golden, olive-oil-roasted russet potato wedges seasoned with garlic and paprika.
Sale items used: Whole Beef Brisket ($2.99/lb), Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (BOGO), Kroger Baker Russet Potatoes (2/$7), Kerrygold Butter ($3.49), Kinder's Seasoning ($4.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes active / 6-8 hours roasting
Serving note: Purchase a 2-2.5 lb brisket for 2 generous servings with leftovers. Use 2 medium russet potatoes, cut into wedges. Use 1/3 cup BBQ sauce for glazing.
Recipes:
- [Gluten Free Texas-Style Beef Brisket]
- [The Best Gluten-Free Beef Brisket Recipe]
- [Slow Cooker Beef Brisket - Gluten Free Homestead]

Tuesday
Meal: Oven-Baked BBQ Pork Back Ribs with Sweet Corn
Description: Pork back ribs coated in a homemade gluten-free dry rub of paprika, garlic, brown sugar, and pepper, then baked low and slow until melt-in-your-mouth tender and finished with a brush of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce. Paired with sweet corn on the cob - a classic, satisfying BBQ dinner.
Sale items used: Pork Back Ribs (BOGO Free), Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (BOGO), Kroger Sweet Corn (2/$7), Kinder's Seasoning ($4.99), Kerrygold Butter ($3.49)
Prep time: 20 minutes active / 2.5-3 hours baking
Serving note: With BOGO, use half a rack per person (about 4-5 ribs each). Roast 2 ears of corn alongside. Save the second rack in the freezer for later.
Recipes:
- [Gluten-Free BBQ Pork Ribs in the Oven - Grain Free Table]
- Easy Oven BBQ Ribs ([Gluten-Free)]
- [Low and Slow Rubbed Ribs - Gutsy Gluten Free Gal]

Wednesday
Meal: Garlic Shrimp and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry over Rice
Description: Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp sauteed with colorful red, orange, and yellow bell peppers in a savory gluten-free garlic sauce made with tamari or coconut aminos, sesame oil, and fresh ginger. Served over steamed white rice for a quick, vibrant, Asian-inspired weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp ($7.99/lb), Red/Orange/Yellow Bell Peppers (3/$5), Kroger Salad Dressing ($1.79) - for a drizzle accent
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 3/4 lb shrimp for 2 people (roughly 12-15 jumbo shrimp). Use 1 red and 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, sliced. Serve over 1 cup dry rice (2 cups cooked).
Recipes:
- [Shrimp and Bell Pepper Stir Fry - Food Network]
- Healthy Shrimp Stir-Fry ([Gluten-Free) - Chelsea L Allard]
- Shrimp Stir Fry ([Gluten-Free) - Noshtastic]

Thursday
Meal: Chicken Dinner Sausage and Bell Pepper Potato Skillet
Description: Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage sliced and pan-seared until golden, then tossed with roasted russet potato cubes and colorful bell peppers in a one-pan Italian herb skillet. This hearty, gluten-free dinner comes together in about 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage ($4.99), Kroger Baker Russet Potatoes (2/$7), Red/Orange/Yellow Bell Peppers (3/$5), Kroger Cheese ($1.49), Kerrygold Butter ($3.49)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use the full $4.99 package of sausage (split between 2 people). Use 2 medium russet potatoes, diced small. Use 1 bell pepper, sliced. Top with a sprinkle of Kroger shredded cheese.
Recipes:
- [Chicken Sausage and Potato Skillet - The Healthy Epicurean]
- [Sheet Pan Greek Potatoes with Chicken Sausage - Sweetphi]
- [Gluten Free Sausage, Kale and Potato Skillet - Small Farm Big Life]

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Asparagus and Lemon Butter
Description: Eastern Seas Sea Scallops seared in a hot skillet until golden and caramelized, finished with a bright lemon-butter pan sauce made with Kerrygold Butter. Plated over a bed of tender-crisp asparagus spears for an elegant, naturally gluten-free date-night dinner at a fraction of restaurant cost.
Sale items used: Eastern Seas Sea Scallops ($12), Asparagus ($2.99/lb), Kerrygold Butter ($3.49)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The $12 package of scallops serves 2 generously (approximately 6-8 scallops each). Use 1/2 lb asparagus, trim the woody ends. Use 2 tablespoons of Kerrygold Butter for the pan sauce.
Recipes:
- [Easy 20-Minute Lemon Garlic Scallops and Asparagus - Christie at Home]
- [Sauteed Scallops with Asparagus Puree - Food Network]
- [Gluten Free Scallop Risotto with Asparagus - Gluten Free by Jan]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Beef Brisket - approx 2.5 lbs @ $2.99/lb = ~$7.50
- Pork Back Ribs - Buy 1 Get 1 Free, 1 package (~2 racks, freeze extra rack)
- Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp - 3/4 lb @ $7.99/lb = ~$6.00
- Eastern Seas Sea Scallops - 1 package @ $12.00
- Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage - 1 package @ $4.99
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce - Buy 1 Get 1 Free (2 bottles) - verify gluten-free label
- Kroger Baker Russet Potatoes - 1 bag (2/$7 deal, buy 2 bags for full savings)
- Kroger Sweet Corn - 2 ears included in the 2/$7 deal
- Red, Orange, or Yellow Bell Peppers - 3 peppers @ 3/$5
- Asparagus - 1/2 lb @ $2.99/lb = ~$1.50
- Kerrygold Butter - 1 package @ $3.49
- Kroger Cheese - 1 package @ $1.49
- Kinder's Seasoning - 1 bottle @ $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for searing and roasting)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder and onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Brown sugar (for rib dry rub - about 3 tablespoons)
- Tamari sauce or coconut aminos (gluten-free soy sauce substitute - about 3 tablespoons)
- Sesame oil (small bottle - about 1 tablespoon)
- Cornstarch or arrowroot powder (to thicken stir-fry sauce - 1 teaspoon)
- Garlic cloves, fresh (1 head)
- Fresh lemon (2 lemons for scallops and stir-fry)
- White rice, long grain (1 bag - 2 cups dry for Wednesday)
- Chicken or beef broth, gluten-free (1 small carton, 2 cups)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Kroger store for actual pricing. Always verify that packaged and bottled products, including BBQ sauces, seasonings, and broths, are certified gluten-free by checking the product label before purchasing. Sweet Baby Ray's Original BBQ Sauce is generally considered gluten-free but formulations can change - always read the current label.