Lidl Gluten-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Smithfield fresh boneless pork shoulder picnic roast: $2.49/lb
- Dulano pork breakfast sausage: $2.29
- Farmer Focus fresh organic boneless skinless chicken breast: $4.99/lb
- Butcher's Specialty fresh wagyu ground beef: $5.99/lb
- Dulano bacon: $4.99
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon, skin on portions: $8.99/lb
- Premio fresh Italian sausage, family size: $6.99
- Acme true Scottish salmon: $5.99/lb
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless beef top round London broil: $6.99/lb
- Ocean Sea frozen organic Norwegian Atlantic salmon, skinless: $9.99
- Dulano thick cut bacon: $4.99
- Chicken apple sausage, family size: $5.99

Vegetables on sale:
- Tomatoes on the vine: $1.49
- Cauliflower: $2.49
- Nectarines: $2.79
- Honeyglow sweet pineapples: $2.99
- Honey mangos: $0.59
- Organic limes: $3.15
- Mandarins: $2.99

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet-Braised Pork Shoulder with Tomatoes and Cauliflower over Rice
Description: A single-skillet braise where a small portion of boneless pork shoulder simmers low and slow with vine tomatoes and cauliflower florets until tender and saucy. Served over a bed of fluffy white rice, this is a hearty, warming meal perfectly portioned for one.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh boneless pork shoulder picnic roast, tomatoes on the vine, cauliflower
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 60 minutes total (including braise time)
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of pork shoulder for one person (estimated cost at $2.49/lb is about $1.25). Use 2 to 3 vine tomatoes and roughly 1.5 cups of cauliflower florets. Make-ahead note: the braise can be started 30 minutes early and held on low heat; leftover pork shoulder can be refrigerated and repurposed for Thursday's meal, saving time and money.

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Fried Pork Breakfast Sausage and Egg Scramble with Roasted Cauliflower
Description: Sliced Dulano pork breakfast sausage is pan-fried until golden and tossed with fluffy scrambled eggs for a quick, protein-packed skillet meal. Roasted cauliflower florets seasoned with olive oil and salt serve as a simple, satisfying gluten-free side.
Sale items used: Dulano pork breakfast sausage, cauliflower, Hillandale Farms medium white eggs
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 to 3 sausage links from the Dulano pack (the full pack at $2.29 will provide multiple servings across the week). Use 2 eggs for the scramble and about 1 cup of cauliflower florets. The remaining sausage can be refrigerated for use in Wednesday's fried rice.

Wednesday
Meal: Honey Mango and Pineapple Egg Fried Rice with Pork Sausage
Description: Day-old rice is stir-fried with diced honey mango, fresh pineapple chunks, and sliced leftover pork breakfast sausage, then finished with a scrambled egg stirred through for a sweet and savory tropical fried rice. A drizzle of gluten-free soy sauce or tamari from the pantry ties all the flavors together.
Sale items used: Honey mangos, Honeyglow sweet pineapple, Hillandale Farms medium white eggs, Dulano pork breakfast sausage (leftover from Tuesday)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 honey mango (at $0.59 each), roughly 1 cup of diced fresh pineapple, 1 egg, and 2 leftover sausage links. Cook about 3/4 cup dry rice the night before and refrigerate it so it fries up properly the next day.

Thursday
Meal: Slow-Braised Pork Shoulder with Lime and Pineapple over Baked Potatoes
Description: A small portion of pork shoulder is braised with fresh lime juice and pineapple chunks until the meat is fall-apart tender with a bright, citrusy sweetness. Spooned generously over a fluffy baked potato, this is a filling and naturally gluten-free dinner for one.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh boneless pork shoulder picnic roast (or Monday's leftover braised pork), organic limes, Honeyglow sweet pineapple
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 75 minutes total if cooking fresh pork
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of pork shoulder (about $1.25 at $2.49/lb) or use Monday's reserved leftover pork to cut total cook time to under 20 minutes. Use the juice of 1 lime and about 3/4 cup of diced pineapple. One medium russet potato (pantry staple) serves as the base. Make-ahead note: if cooking fresh, start the braise at least 75 minutes before serving, or use a slow cooker on high for 4 hours.
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork: Whole30, Paleo, Gluten-Free

Friday
Meal: Tomato and Egg Shakshuka-Style Skillet with Roasted Potato Wedges
Description: Vine tomatoes are simmered down into a spiced, saucy base in a small skillet, then eggs are cracked directly into the sauce and gently poached until just set for a vibrant, naturally gluten-free shakshuka. Crispy oven-roasted potato wedges seasoned with olive oil and paprika round out the meal as a hearty, satisfying side.
Sale items used: Tomatoes on the vine, Hillandale Farms medium white eggs
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 to 4 vine tomatoes and 2 eggs for one generous serving. Cut one medium russet potato (pantry staple) into wedges and roast at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes while the shakshuka simmers on the stovetop so both finish at the same time.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Smithfield fresh boneless pork shoulder picnic roast (1 lb total, covers Monday and Thursday): $2.49
- Dulano pork breakfast sausage (x1 pack, covers Tuesday and Wednesday): $2.29
- Tomatoes on the vine (x1 pack, covers Monday and Friday): $1.49
- Cauliflower (x1 head, covers Monday and Tuesday): $2.49
- Honey mangos (x1): $0.59
- Honeyglow sweet pineapple (x1, covers Wednesday and Thursday): $2.99
- Organic limes (x1 pack): $3.15
- Hillandale Farms medium white eggs, grade A (x1 dozen, covers Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday): $2.17

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (for Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
- Russet potatoes (for Thursday and Friday)
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Gluten-free tamari or certified gluten-free soy sauce
- Chicken or vegetable broth (for braising)