Piggly Wiggly Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Ground Chuck Family Pack: $5.49/lb
- Springer Mountain Farms Fresh Whole Chicken: $1.69/lb
- Tyson Individually Fresh Frozen Chicken Wings: $4.99/lb
- Tyson Fully Cooked Chicken Strips, Fillets, Nuggets, Wings or Restaurant Style Entrees: $1.99/lb
- Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loins: $3.99/lb
- St. Louis Style Pork Spare Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs: $5.99/lb
- Tenderized Boneless Pork Chops: $2.49/lb
- Family Pack Fresh Breakfast Thin Boneless Pork Chops: $2.69/lb
- Tyson Individually Fresh Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast or Tenderloins: $1.79/lb
- Cook's Butt Portion Smoked Ham: $1.99/lb
- Cook's Shank Portion Smoked Ham: $1.79/lb
- USDA Select Black Canyon Angus Beef Boneless Beef Chuck Roast: $4.49/lb
- USDA Select Black Canyon Angus Beef Boneless Beef New York Strip Steaks: $6.79/lb
- Eck Rich Fully Cooked Smoked Rope Sausage, Links or Lil Smokies: $2.99 for 16 oz
- Jimmy Dean Fresh Pork Roll Sausage: $3.99 for 5.3 oz
- Jimmy Dean Simple Scrambles: $2.49 for 8-20 ct, 34-36 oz
- Jimmy Dean Meal Size Breakfast Sandwiches: $4.99 for 16 oz
- Field or Fischer's Hot Dogs, Franks or Sliced Bologna: $4/$5 for 10.3 oz
- Hebrew National Beef Hot Dogs: $4.49 for 32 oz
- Wright Brand Sliced Bacon: $2/$5 for 24 oz
- Sea Best Fresh Frozen Boneless Tilapia Fillets: $9.99 for 8 oz
- Louis Kemp Imitation Crab or Lobster: $2/$5
- Oscar Mayer Stack Pack Bologna or Salami: $3.79 each (with coupon $2.79)
- Oscar Mayer Fun Pack Lunchables or Snackables: $2.99 each (with coupon $1.99)

Vegetables on sale:
- Beefsteak Tomatoes: $0.99/lb
- Sweet Vidalia Onions / Extra Large Bell Peppers (Red, Yellow, Orange): $4/$5
- Black or Red Plums: $0.99/lb
- Red or Green Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Sweet Bi-Color Corn: $4/$2
- Baby Peeled Carrots: $1.99/lb
- Dole Garden Salad: $2/$3 for 12 oz
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes: $2/$4 for 28 oz
- Cherries: $3.99/lb

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Springer Mountain Farms Fresh Whole Chicken: $1.69/lb - about 4 lbs feeds 4 = ~$6.76 for 4 people
- Tyson Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast or Tenderloins: $1.79/lb - about 2 lbs feeds 4 = ~$3.58 for 4 people
- Cook's Shank Portion Smoked Ham: $1.79/lb - about 2.5 lbs feeds 4 = ~$4.48 for 4 people
- Cook's Butt Portion Smoked Ham: $1.99/lb - about 2.5 lbs feeds 4 = ~$4.98 for 4 people
- Tyson Fully Cooked Chicken Strips/Fillets/Nuggets: $1.99/lb - about 2 lbs feeds 4 = ~$3.98 for 4 people
- Tenderized Boneless Pork Chops: $2.49/lb - about 2 lbs feeds 4 = ~$4.98 for 4 people
- Family Pack Breakfast Thin Boneless Pork Chops: $2.69/lb - about 2 lbs feeds 4 = ~$5.38 for 4 people
- Eck Rich Smoked Rope Sausage/Links/Lil Smokies: $2.99 per 16 oz - likely need 2 packs for 4 = ~$5.98 for 4 people
- St. Louis Style Pork Spare Ribs: $3.49/lb - about 4 lbs feeds 4 = ~$13.96 for 4 people
- Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $3.99/lb - about 2 lbs feeds 4 = ~$7.98 for 4 people
- USDA Select Boneless Beef Chuck Roast: $4.49/lb - about 2 lbs feeds 4 = ~$8.98 for 4 people
- Tyson Individually Fresh Frozen Chicken Wings: $4.99/lb - about 3 lbs feeds 4 = ~$14.97 for 4 people
- Fresh Ground Chuck Family Pack: $5.49/lb - about 1.5 lbs feeds 4 = ~$8.24 for 4 people
- Fresh Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs: $5.99/lb - about 2 lbs feeds 4 = ~$11.98 for 4 people
- USDA Select Boneless Beef New York Strip Steaks: $6.79/lb - about 2.5 lbs feeds 4 = ~$16.98 for 4 people (premium)
- Sea Best Frozen Tilapia Fillets: $9.99 for 8 oz - would need 4+ packs for 4 people = $40+ (extremely expensive per serving, skipped)

Why these meals: The real stars this week are the Tyson boneless skinless chicken breast at $1.79/lb and the Springer Mountain Farms whole chicken at $1.69/lb - those two cuts are doing heavy lifting on Monday and Tuesday for just a few dollars. The tenderized boneless pork chops at $2.49/lb are a fantastic midweek value, and the Eck Rich smoked sausage at $2.99 per pack gives Friday a smoky, satisfying payoff without stretching the budget. The New York strip at $6.79/lb is genuinely the most approachable premium option on this flyer this week, and it earns Thursday's spot as a treat night - at roughly $17 for four people it is still far cheaper than a restaurant. The tilapia was priced at $9.99 for just 8 oz, which would cost over $40 to feed four people adequately, so it was an easy skip. Altogether this week lands comfortably in a strong value range, anchored by chicken and pork with one well-earned steakhouse night at home.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Herb-Roasted Whole Chicken with Baby Carrots and Potatoes
Description: A golden, juicy whole chicken roasted over a bed of baby carrots and bite-sized potatoes makes for a classic, comforting weeknight dinner that practically cooks itself. The drippings from the chicken naturally baste the vegetables, creating a one-pan meal with big flavor and minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Springer Mountain Farms Fresh Whole Chicken ($1.69/lb), Baby Peeled Carrots ($1.99/lb), Tasteful Selections Potatoes ($2/$4 for 28 oz)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 90 minutes total
Serving note: One 4-lb whole chicken serves 4 generously; use 1 lb baby carrots and one 28 oz bag of potatoes, cut into halves
Recipes:
- Easy Herb Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots - A WIFE AND HER HOME
- Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots - BeeyondCereal
- Herbed Butter Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots - Healthy World Cuisine

Tuesday
Meal: Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast with Corn on the Cob and Garden Salad
Description: Juicy boneless skinless chicken breasts are seasoned and grilled until charred at the edges, served alongside sweet bi-color corn and a crisp garden salad for a fresh, summery plate. This is a clean, bright meal that highlights the best of what is in season and on sale this week.
Sale items used: Tyson Individually Fresh Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast ($1.79/lb), Sweet Bi-Color Corn ($4/$2), Dole Garden Salad ($2/$3 for 12 oz), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($0.99/lb), Marzetti Salad Dressing ($2.99 for 16 oz)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs of chicken breast serves 4; purchase 4 ears of corn (two bundles of 4/$2); 1 bag Dole salad, 1 lb beefsteak tomatoes sliced for the salad
Recipes:
- Easy Grilled Chicken and Corn Salad - Averie Cooks
- Grilled Chicken & Corn Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing - The Original Dish

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Tenderized Pork Chops with Sauteed Bell Peppers and Onions
Description: Tenderized pork chops are seared in a hot pan until golden and topped with a colorful mix of sweet Vidalia onion and bell pepper for a bold, Southwestern-style skillet dinner. The natural sweetness of the peppers and onion balances the savory pork perfectly, and the whole meal comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Tenderized Boneless Pork Chops ($2.49/lb), Sweet Vidalia Onions / Extra Large Bell Peppers ($4/$5), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($0.99/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs of pork chops (roughly 4 chops) serves 4; purchase 4 bell peppers and 2 large Vidalia onions; 0.5 lb beefsteak tomato diced for a fresh topping
Recipes:
- Pork Chops with Peppers, Onions and Potatoes – Afoodieaffair
- Pan Seared Italian Pork Chops - The Slow Roasted Italian

Thursday
Meal: Seared New York Strip Steaks with Roasted Potatoes and Corn
Description: Thick New York strip steaks are seasoned simply and seared in a cast-iron pan to a beautiful crust, served with crispy roasted potatoes and sweet corn for a steakhouse dinner at home. This is the one splurge night of the week, and with steak at $6.79/lb it still costs far less than eating out.
Sale items used: USDA Select Black Canyon Angus Beef Boneless Beef New York Strip Steaks ($6.79/lb), Tasteful Selections Potatoes ($2/$4 for 28 oz), Sweet Bi-Color Corn ($4/$2)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2.5 lbs of strip steak serves 4 adults (roughly two steaks, halved or one per person depending on size); one 28 oz bag of potatoes roasted; 4 ears of corn
Recipes:
- New York Strip Steak and Potatoes Recipe - icook for two
- Seared Steaks & Roasted Potatoes with Corn, Tomatoes & Herbed Crème Fraîche - Blue Apron

Friday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Bell Pepper Sheet Pan Bake with Garden Salad
Description: Sliced smoked rope sausage roasts alongside colorful bell peppers and onion on a sheet pan until caramelized and sizzling, making for an easy, crowd-pleasing Friday night dinner with almost no hands-on time. Served with a crisp garden salad on the side, this is the kind of relaxed end-of-week meal that feels like a treat but keeps the budget firmly in check.
Sale items used: Eck Rich Fully Cooked Smoked Rope Sausage ($2.99 for 16 oz), Sweet Vidalia Onions / Extra Large Bell Peppers ($4/$5), Dole Garden Salad ($2/$3 for 12 oz), Marzetti Salad Dressing ($2.99 for 16 oz)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 packs of smoked rope sausage (32 oz total) serves 4 generously; use 3 bell peppers and 1 large onion sliced; 1 bag Dole garden salad

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Springer Mountain Farms Fresh Whole Chicken (4 lbs): $6.76
- Tyson Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (2 lbs): $3.58
- Tenderized Boneless Pork Chops (2 lbs): $4.98
- USDA Select Boneless Beef New York Strip Steaks (2.5 lbs): $16.98
- Eck Rich Fully Cooked Smoked Rope Sausage (x2 packs): $5.98
- Baby Peeled Carrots (1 lb): $1.99
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes (x2 bags, 28 oz each): $4.00
- Sweet Bi-Color Corn (x8 ears, two sets of 4/$2): $4.00
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Sweet Vidalia Onions / Extra Large Bell Peppers (x7 peppers and onions, two sets of 4/$5): $10.00
- Dole Garden Salad (x2 bags): $3.00
- Marzetti Salad Dressing (x1 bottle): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or vegetable oil (for roasting and searing)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika or smoked paprika
- Italian seasoning or dried herbs (rosemary, thyme)
- Butter (for basting steak)