Piggly Wiggly Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag): $0.69/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $1.38 per serving (~$0.35/person)
- Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz., Hot or Mild): $2.99 each - 1 roll feeds 4 as a main = $2.99 per serving (~$0.75/person)
- Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack): $2.39/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $4.78 per serving (~$1.20/person)
- Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs (Family Pack): $2.39/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $4.78 per serving (~$1.20/person)
- Fresh Breakfast Thin Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack): $2.59/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $5.18 per serving (~$1.30/person)
- Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops, Fresh Tenderized (Family Pack): $2.59/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $5.18 per serving (~$1.30/person)
- Fresh Pork Cutlets (Family Pack): $2.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $5.98 per serving (~$1.50/person)
- Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey (16 oz., 85% Lean): $3.99 each - 2 packages for 4 people as a main = $7.98 per serving (~$2.00/person)
- Eckrich Fully Cooked Smoked Sausage (8.3-14 oz.): $3.79 each - 1 package for 4 people = $3.79 per serving (~$0.95/person) [Note: ranked here by package cost relative to portion; a single package is a lighter protein portion for 4]
- Tennessee Pride Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz., Selected Varieties): $3.99 each - 1 roll feeds 4 as a main = $3.99 per serving (~$1.00/person)
- Johnsonville Fresh Brats or Italian Sausage Links (19 oz.): $4.99 each - 1 package for 4 people = $4.99 per serving (~$1.25/person)
- Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets (16 oz.): $5.99 each - 2 packages for 4 people = $11.98 per serving (~$3.00/person)
- Fresh Ground Chuck (Family Pack): $5.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $8.99 per serving (~$2.25/person)
- Boneless Beef Shoulder Roast (USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $5.79/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $11.58 per serving (~$2.90/person)
- Boneless Beef Shoulder Steaks (USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $6.29/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $12.58 per serving (~$3.15/person)
- Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks (Family Pack, USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $8.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $17.98 per serving (~$4.50/person) - PREMIUM

Why these meals: This week's flyer is a genuine bargain hunter's dream for the everyday proteins. Chicken leg quarters at $0.69/lb are one of the best deals you will find anywhere, making Monday's pan-braised chicken dinner a real steal at well under $2 for the protein alone. Pork is the other workhorse this week, with boneless sirloin pork chops at $2.39/lb and country style pork ribs at the same price giving you two very different meals at roughly $1.20 per person in protein. Carolina Pride Pork Sausage Rolls at $2.99 each round out the economical side of the week with a hearty skillet supper. The one premium night goes to the Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets at $5.99 per package - two packages for four people is about $3.00 per person in protein, which is actually the most affordable of the seafood and beef options on this flyer and a much better value than the sirloin steaks at $8.99/lb or the beef shoulder. The Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks were deliberately skipped because at $8.99/lb they would push the per-person total well above the ceiling on their own. Pairing sale produce like broccoli crowns at $1.99/lb, carrots at $0.99/lb, and russet potatoes at $4.99 for a 10 lb. bag with the pantry-friendly Knorr Rice Sides and canned vegetables keeps the supporting cast cheap and the total comfortably within range.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Braised Chicken Leg Quarters with Carrots and Russet Potatoes
Description: Chicken leg quarters are seasoned and seared in a skillet until golden, then braised with sliced carrots and chunked russet potatoes in a savory broth until cooked through and tender. The result is a one-pan supper with rich, meaty juices that soak into the vegetables for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag), Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag), Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 leg quarters (approximately 2 lbs) from the bag. Use the full 1 lb. bag of carrots and about 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes from the 10 lb. bag. The 10 lb. potato bag and remaining leg quarters will carry over for other meals this week.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Mixed Vegetables

Tuesday
Meal: Carolina Pride Pork Sausage and Hominy Skillet with Vidalia Onions
Description: Sliced Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Roll is browned in a skillet with sweet Vidalia onions until caramelized, then stirred together with Juanita's Hominy for a hearty Southern-style one-pan meal. The smoky pork and sweet onion flavors meld into the tender hominy for a filling, deeply savory dinner.
Sale items used: Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz., Hot or Mild), Sweet Vidalia Onions, Juanita's Hominy (25 oz., Selected Varieties)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 full 16 oz. sausage roll, about 0.75 lb of Vidalia onions, and 1 can (25 oz.) of Juanita's Hominy. This feeds 4 generously as a skillet supper.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Flounder Fillets with Broccoli Crowns and Lemon
Description: Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets are thawed, patted dry, and pan-seared in a hot skillet with olive oil until golden and flaky, then finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Steamed broccoli crowns seasoned with garlic and olive oil serve alongside for a bright, light dinner with a clean flavor profile.
Sale items used: Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets (16 oz.), Crisp Broccoli Crowns, Fresh Lemons (2 lb. bag)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages (16 oz. each) of flounder fillets for 4 people. Use about 1.5 lbs of broccoli crowns and 2 to 3 lemons from the 2 lb. bag. Thaw fillets in the refrigerator overnight or under cold running water before cooking.
Recipes:
- Pan Fried Flounder Fillets

Thursday
Meal: Ground Chuck Sloppy Joe Bowls over Knorr Rice Sides
Description: Fresh Ground Chuck is browned with diced Vidalia onion and stirred with Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce for a classic, saucy skillet filling, then ladled over prepared Knorr Rice Sides for a hearty bowl-style dinner. Cherry tomatoes halved and scattered on top add a fresh, bright contrast to the rich, savory meat sauce.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Chuck (Family Pack), Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce (15-16 oz., Selected Varieties), Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides (4-5.7 oz., Selected Varieties), Sweet Vidalia Onions, Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes (24 oz.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of ground chuck, 1 can of Manwich sauce, 2 packages of Knorr Rice Sides, about 0.5 lb of Vidalia onion, and about 1 cup of cherry tomatoes from the 24 oz. container. The remaining cherry tomatoes can be used as a side salad or snack.

Friday
Meal: Baked Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Green Giant Vegetables
Description: Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops are seasoned with garlic, black pepper, and a splash of Kikkoman Soy Sauce, then baked in the oven alongside wedged russet potatoes until cooked through and lightly browned. A can of Green Giant Vegetables is heated and served alongside for a complete, easy end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack), Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag), Green Giant Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz., Selected Varieties), Kikkoman Soy or Teriyaki Sauce (20 oz.)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 boneless sirloin pork chops totaling approximately 2 lbs. Use about 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes from the remaining bag. Use 1 can (14.5-15.25 oz.) of Green Giant Vegetables and about 2 tablespoons of Kikkoman Soy Sauce as a marinade. Bake chops and potatoes at 400 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Pork Chops with Potatoes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag) (2 lbs used): $1.38
- Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag) (x1): $0.99
- Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag) (x1): $4.99
- Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz., Hot or Mild) (x1): $2.99
- Sweet Vidalia Onions (1.25 lbs total across two meals): $1.24
- Juanita's Hominy (25 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $2.29
- Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets (16 oz.) (x2): $11.98
- Crisp Broccoli Crowns (1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Fresh Lemons (2 lb. bag) (x1): $3.99
- Fresh Ground Chuck (Family Pack) (1.5 lbs): $8.99
- Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce (15-16 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $1.25
- Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides (4-5.7 oz., Selected Varieties) (x2): $3.00
- Sweetpops Cherry Tomatoes (24 oz.) (x1): $4.99
- Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack) (2 lbs): $4.78
- Green Giant Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $1.67
- Kikkoman Soy or Teriyaki Sauce (20 oz.) (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Chicken broth or water (for braising Monday's chicken)
- Cooking spray or neutral oil for searing