Food City Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin with Russet Potatoes and Canned Vegetables
Description: Two boneless pork loin portions are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, then served alongside oven-roasted russet potato wedges and a warm side of canned vegetables. This simple, satisfying gluten-free dinner comes together quickly and makes great use of the week's best meat sale.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh) at $1.29/lb, Russet Potatoes (Basket & Bushel, 10 lb) at $4.99, Food Club Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz) at $0.89
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of boneless pork loin (2 portions at about 0.5 lb each) at $1.29/lb, total meat cost about $1.29; use 2-3 medium russet potatoes from the 10 lb bag; open 1 can of Food Club vegetables; the 10 lb bag will carry over for Thursday's meal as well.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin and Roasted Veggies
- Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin Recipe with Potatoes and Green Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Split Chicken Breast with Fresh Corn and Specialty Potatoes
Description: Two Sanderson Farms split chicken breasts are seasoned with herbs and roasted in the oven until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender, served with fresh corn on the cob and roasted specialty potatoes. This naturally gluten-free meal is bright, colorful, and built almost entirely from this week's produce and meat sales.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast (Sanderson Farms, Family Pack) at $1.99/lb, Fresh Corn (4 pk) at $3.99, Specialty Potatoes (Basket & Bushel, 24 oz) at $2.99
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of split chicken breast (2 bone-in breasts) at $1.99/lb, total meat cost about $3.98; use 2 ears of corn from the 4-pack (save the remaining 2 ears for snacking or another use); use the full 24 oz bag of specialty potatoes for 2 people; total cook time is about 50 minutes so preheat the oven early.
Recipes:
- Roasted Split Chicken Breast
- Baked Greek Chicken and Potatoes (One-Pan Recipe!)

Wednesday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder with Idahoan Instant Potatoes and Canned Vegetables
Description: A Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder is slow-roasted low and slow until fork-tender and deeply flavorful, then sliced and served over fluffy Idahoan instant potatoes with a warm canned vegetable side. Because the roast is large, it provides generous leftovers that make this one of the best value meals of the week.
Sale items used: Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast at $7.99 each, Idahoan Instant Potatoes (3/$4.00) at 3 for $4.00, That's Smart! Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz) at $0.89
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 to 4 hours roasting
Serving note: Purchase 1 Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast at $7.99 flat; the roast will be larger than needed for one meal and leftovers can be refrigerated for sandwiches or bowls later in the week; purchase 3 packets of Idahoan Instant Potatoes for $4.00 (use 2 packets tonight, save 1); open 1 can of That's Smart! Vegetables; start the roast at least 4 hours before dinner.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Bone-In Pork Chops with Russet Potatoes and Fresh Express Salad
Description: Two bone-in pork chops are seasoned and cooked in a cast-iron or nonstick skillet until caramelized and cooked through, then plated with pan-fried russet potato slices and a crisp Fresh Express salad on the side. This hearty gluten-free meal uses the remaining russet potatoes from Monday's bag and keeps the week on budget.
Sale items used: Mixed Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Bone-In, Family Pack) at $1.49/lb, Russet Potatoes (Basket & Bushel, 10 lb, already purchased Monday) at $0.00 additional cost, American or Italian Salad (Fresh Express, 9-11 oz) at $2.99
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of bone-in pork chops (2 chops) at $1.49/lb, total meat cost about $2.24; use 2-3 russet potatoes from the bag already purchased on Monday at no additional cost; use the full bag of Fresh Express salad for 2 people; verify the Fresh Express salad variety selected is gluten-free (most plain salad blends are, but check the label for any crouton add-ins and avoid those).
Recipes:
- Simple Skillet Baked Pork Chops Recipe With Cabbage & Potatoes
- Pork And Potatoes (Skillet Recipe)

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Cooked Shrimp with Ore-Ida Potatoes and Tillamook Sliced Cheese
Description: Pre-cooked shrimp are warmed in a skillet with garlic and butter until fragrant and lightly golden, then served alongside crispy Ore-Ida frozen potatoes and topped with a slice of melted Tillamook cheese for a fun, satisfying gluten-free dinner. This quick weeknight meal comes together in under 30 minutes and takes full advantage of the seafood and frozen potato sales.
Sale items used: Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 41/50 ct) at $7.99/lb, Ore-Ida Potatoes (Frozen, 19-32 oz) at $3.99, Tillamook Sliced Cheese at $1.99
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of cooked shrimp at $7.99/lb, total seafood cost about $7.99 (1 lb yields roughly 41-50 shrimp, plenty for 2 people); purchase 1 bag of Ore-Ida potatoes at $3.99 (there will be leftovers for another use); purchase 1 package of Tillamook Sliced Cheese at $1.99; confirm the Ore-Ida variety selected is labeled gluten-free, as most plain potato products are but some seasoned varieties may contain additives.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Food City Fresh (1 lb): $1.29
- Russet Potatoes, Basket & Bushel, 10 lb bag (x1): $4.99
- Food Club Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz (x1 can): $0.89
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms (2 lbs): $3.98
- Fresh Corn, 4 pk (x1 pack): $3.99
- Specialty Potatoes, Basket & Bushel, 24 oz (x1 bag): $2.99
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast (x1): $7.99
- Idahoan Instant Potatoes, Selected Varieties (3 packets): $4.00
- That's Smart! Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz (x1 can): $0.89
- Mixed Pork Chops, Food City Fresh, Bone-In (1.5 lbs): $2.24
- American or Italian Salad, Fresh Express, 9-11 oz (x1 bag): $2.99
- Cooked Shrimp, Farm Raised, Previously Frozen (1 lb): $7.99
- Ore-Ida Potatoes, Frozen, 19-32 oz (x1 bag): $3.99
- Tillamook Sliced Cheese (x1 package): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter for searing and roasting
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika or garlic powder for seasoning pork and chicken
- Dried herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning
- Cooking spray for baking sheet or skillet