Piggly Wiggly Gluten-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 meal (approx. $0.35/person)
- Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz., Hot or Mild): $2.99 each - 1 roll feeds 4 as part of a mixed dish = $2.99 per meal (approx. $0.75/person)
- Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack): $2.39/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $4.78 per meal (approx. $1.20/person)
- Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs (Family Pack): $2.39/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $4.78 per meal (approx. $1.20/person)
- Fresh Breakfast Thin Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack): $2.59/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $5.18 per meal (approx. $1.30/person)
- Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops, Fresh Tenderized (Family Pack): $2.59/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $5.18 per meal (approx. $1.30/person)
- Fresh Pork Cutlets (Family Pack): $2.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $5.98 per meal (approx. $1.50/person)
- Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey (16 oz., 85% Lean): $3.99 each - 2 packages for 4 people = $7.98 per meal (approx. $2.00/person)
- Eckrich Fully Cooked Smoked Sausage (8.3-14 oz.): $3.79 each - 2 packages for 4 people = $7.58 per meal (approx. $1.90/person)
- Eggland's Best Large White Eggs (Dozen): $2.99 each - 1 dozen for 4 people = $2.99 per meal (approx. $0.75/person)
- Fresh Ground Chuck (Family Pack): $5.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $8.99 per meal (approx. $2.25/person)
- Boneless Beef Shoulder Roast (USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $5.79/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $11.58 per meal (approx. $2.90/person)
- Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets (16 oz.): $5.99 each - 2 packages for 4 people = $11.98 per meal (approx. $3.00/person)
- Boneless Beef Shoulder Steaks (USDA Choice Black Canyon Angus): $6.29/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $12.58 per meal (approx. $3.15/person)
- Kretschmar Smoked Ham (Sliced to Order, Selected Varieties): $6.49/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $9.74 per meal (approx. $2.44/person)
- Tyson Boneless Wings (Selected Varieties): $4.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $9.98 per meal (approx. $2.50/person)
- Oscar Mayer Beef Hot Dogs (15 oz.): $4.49 each - 1 package for 4 people = $4.49 per meal (approx. $1.12/person)
- Kretschmar Chicken Breast (Sliced to Order, Selected Varieties): $7.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $15.98 per meal (approx. $4.00/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 meal (approx. $4.50/person)

Why these meals: The star of this week's budget is the Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters at just $0.69/lb - that is genuinely one of the best chicken prices you will see all year, and it anchors Monday's dinner for well under $2 total on protein. Pork is the other big winner this week, with boneless sirloin pork chops and country style pork ribs both at $2.39/lb, giving you two more hearty, satisfying dinners for about $1.20 per person on protein alone. Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Rolls at $2.99 each round out a fourth economical night with a skillet hash built around sale potatoes and eggs. The one premium night goes to Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets at $5.99 per package - two packages feed four people for about $3.00 per person on protein, which is actually the most affordable of the seafood and beef options on this week's flyer and a much better value than the sirloin steaks at $8.99/lb or the Kretschmar Chicken Breast at $7.99/lb. The Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steaks were deliberately skipped because even on sale they would push a single night's protein cost close to $18 on its own, which is the ceiling for the entire week.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Broccoli
Description: Bone-in chicken leg quarters are seasoned and roasted in the oven until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through, while cubed russet potatoes and broccoli crowns roast alongside on the same pan. The result is a complete, hearty dinner with crispy chicken, tender potatoes, and lightly caramelized broccoli all ready at the same time.
Sale items used: Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag), Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag), Crisp Broccoli Crowns, Sweet Vidalia Onions
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 50 minutes oven time
Serving note: Use 4 leg quarters (approximately 2 lbs total from the 10 lb. bag), 2 lbs of russet potatoes cubed from the 10 lb. bag, 1 lb of broccoli crowns, and 0.5 lb of Vidalia onion sliced. Total oven time is about 50 minutes at 400 degrees F; the chicken and potatoes go in first for 20 minutes before adding the broccoli so nothing overcooks.
Recipes:
- Easy Lemon Baked Chicken Leg Quarters recipe
- Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops with Mushroom Pan Sauce and Carrots
Description: Boneless sirloin pork chops are seared in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on both sides and cooked through, then a quick pan sauce is made with sliced white mushrooms and a splash of broth right in the same pan. Steamed baby carrots serve as a simple, naturally sweet side that balances the savory mushroom sauce.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack), Whole White Mushrooms (8 oz.), Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (approximately 4 chops), 1 package (8 oz.) of Whole White Mushrooms sliced, and 1 bag (1 lb.) of Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots steamed on the side.
Recipes:
- Pork Chops with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Wednesday
Meal: Pork Sausage and Potato Skillet Hash with Scrambled Eggs
Description: Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Roll is browned and crumbled in a large skillet, then diced russet potatoes and sliced Vidalia onion are added and cooked until golden and tender throughout. Scrambled eggs are stirred in at the end to bind everything together into a satisfying one-pan dinner with bold, savory flavor.
Sale items used: Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz., Hot or Mild), Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag), Sweet Vidalia Onions, Eggland's Best Large White Eggs (Dozen)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 roll (16 oz.) of Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage, approximately 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes diced from the 10 lb. bag, 0.5 lb of Vidalia onion sliced, and 6 eggs from the dozen.
Recipes:
- Sausage Potato Hash
- Maple Sausage, Egg, & Potato Hash Breakfast Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Braised Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs with Hominy and Peppers
Description: Boneless country style pork ribs are browned in a Dutch oven or heavy pot, then braised low and slow with Juanita's Hominy and Mt. Olive Peppers until the pork is fork-tender and the hominy has absorbed all the rich, porky braising liquid. This is a deeply flavored, naturally gluten-free stew-style dinner that eats like comfort food.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs (Family Pack), Juanita's Hominy (25 oz., Selected Varieties), Mt. Olive Peppers (12 oz., Selected Varieties), Sweet Vidalia Onions
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 75 minutes braising
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs, 1 can (25 oz.) of Juanita's Hominy, 1 jar (12 oz.) of Mt. Olive Peppers, and 0.5 lb of Vidalia onion. Total time is about 95 minutes; brown the ribs and build the braise in the first 20 minutes, then cover and simmer on low for 75 minutes - this can be started early and held warm on the lowest burner setting.
Recipes:
- Country Style Pork Ribs

Friday
Meal: Pan-Fried Sea Best Flounder Fillets with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Garden Salad
Description: Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets are thawed, patted dry, seasoned with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon, then pan-fried in a skillet with a little oil until golden and flaky. Oven-roasted russet potato wedges and a crisp Dole Garden Salad with Kraft Salad Dressing round out the plate for a light but satisfying end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets (16 oz.), Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag), Fresh Lemons (2 lb. bag), Dole Garden Salad (12 oz.), Kraft Salad Dressing (16 oz., Selected Varieties)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 30 minutes oven time for potatoes
Serving note: Use 2 packages (16 oz. each) of Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets thawed overnight in the refrigerator, approximately 1.5 lbs of russet potato wedges from the 10 lb. bag roasted at 425 degrees F for 30 minutes while the fish is pan-fried, 1 bag (2 lb.) of Fresh Lemons for seasoning and serving, 1 bag (12 oz.) of Dole Garden Salad, and 1 bottle (16 oz.) of Kraft Salad Dressing.
Recipes:
- Pan Fried Flounder Fillets
- Pan Cooked Flounder Fillets

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Fryer Leg Quarters (10 lb. bag) (2 lbs used from bag): $1.38
- Fresh Boneless Sirloin Pork Chops (Family Pack) (2 lbs): $4.78
- Carolina Pride Fresh Pork Sausage Rolls (16 oz., Hot or Mild) (x1): $2.99
- Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs (Family Pack) (2 lbs): $4.78
- Sea Best Fresh Frozen Flounder Fillets (16 oz.) (x2): $11.98
- Best Choice Russet Potatoes (10 lb. bag) (x1): $4.99
- Crisp Broccoli Crowns (1 lb): $1.99
- Sweet Vidalia Onions (1.5 lbs total across the week): $1.49
- Green Giant Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb. bag) (x1): $0.99
- Whole White Mushrooms (8 oz.) (x1 - part of 2/$4 deal, buy 2 to get deal price): $4.00
- Juanita's Hominy (25 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $2.29
- Mt. Olive Peppers (12 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $1.99
- Eggland's Best Large White Eggs (Dozen) (x1): $2.99
- Fresh Lemons (2 lb. bag) (x1): $3.99
- Dole Garden Salad (12 oz.) (x1 - part of 2/$3 deal, buy 2 to get deal price): $3.00
- Kraft Salad Dressing (16 oz., Selected Varieties) (x1): $2.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil (for searing pork chops, pan-frying flounder, and roasting potatoes)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika or seasoning of choice for chicken and pork
- Chicken broth or water (for mushroom pan sauce on Tuesday)
- Dried herbs such as thyme or rosemary (for pork chops and ribs)