Publix Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Note on Publix Pork Picnic Half: at $2.49/lb this is the cheapest protein on the flyer by far, but a picnic half typically runs 6 to 10 lbs and requires a long slow roast of 4 to 6 hours. Building a weeknight dinner around it would force a large-format purchase the week cannot mostly use and would exceed the 60-minute guideline without a significant make-ahead commitment. It is skipped in favor of more practical cuts.

Note on Lobster Tails: at 3 oz net weight each, four tails provide only 12 oz of meat total for 4 people, which is not a practical dinner-sized main. Skipped.

Why these meals: This week's anchor proteins are Hatfield Pork Tenderloin at just $5.99 for the whole package, Butterball Ground Turkey at $8.00 for two trays, Publix Chicken Wings at $3.99/lb, and GreenWise Italian Chicken Sausage at $5.99 a tray - four genuinely affordable proteins that keep four weeknights well under $4 per person on protein alone. The single premium night goes to The Original Bourbon Marinated Salmon at $7.99 each, which is the most convenient premium option this week because the marinade is already built in and each portion is individually sized, making it a fast, no-fuss Friday treat. The Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce at 2 for $5.00 earns a spot on the buy list because it does double duty as a wing glaze and a dipping sauce, keeping the flavor payoff high without adding much cost.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Seared Hatfield Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
Description: A single Hatfield Pork Tenderloin is seared in a skillet until golden on all sides, then finished in the oven alongside cubed sweet potatoes until the pork reaches 145 degrees F and the potatoes are caramelized at the edges. Publix Green Beans are blanched and tossed with a little garlic and olive oil for a bright, simple side that rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Hatfield Pork Tenderloin (18.4 or 22-oz pkg.), Sweet Potatoes, Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 30 minutes oven time (45 minutes total)
Serving note: 1 pkg. Hatfield Pork Tenderloin (18.4 to 22 oz) serves 4; use 1.5 lbs sweet potatoes at $1.29/lb = $1.94; use 1 bag Publix Green Beans (1 lb). Total oven time is under 60 minutes; no make-ahead needed.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes & Green Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Publix Chicken Wings with Sweet Chili Glaze and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Description: Publix Chicken Wings are patted dry, seasoned, and baked on a rack at 425 degrees F until the skin is crispy, then tossed in Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce for a sticky, glossy finish. Brussels Sprouts are halved and roasted on a sheet pan alongside the wings until tender and lightly charred.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Wings (USDA Grade A, 4-lb or More Package), Mae Ploy Sauce (Sweet Chili or Spring Roll, 10 or 12-oz bot.), Brussels Sprouts (each pkg.)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 45 minutes oven time (55 minutes total)
Serving note: Use 3 lbs Publix Chicken Wings at $3.99/lb = $11.97; purchase 2 bottles Mae Ploy Sauce at 2 for $5.00 (use one bottle, keep one for dipping or future use); purchase 2 pkgs. Brussels Sprouts at 2 for $5.00.
Recipes:
- Grilled Chicken with Smoky Honey Glaze

Wednesday
Meal: Butterball Ground Turkey Skillet with Campari Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, and Parmesan over Russet Potatoes
Description: Butterball Ground Turkey is browned in a skillet with diced red or orange bell peppers and halved Campari Tomatoes, seasoned with Italian herbs, and finished with Publix Grated Parmesan Cheese for a savory, saucy one-pan meal. Russet Potatoes are boiled and roughly smashed to serve as a hearty base that soaks up all the pan juices.
Sale items used: Butterball Ground Turkey (85% Lean, 16-oz tray), Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, Campari Tomatoes (1-lb pkg.), Publix Grated Parmesan Cheese (6-oz pkg.), Publix Russet Potatoes (5-lb bag)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 trays Butterball Ground Turkey at 2 for $8.00 = $8.00; use 1 lb bell peppers at $2.99/lb = $2.99; use 1 pkg. Campari Tomatoes (2 for $7.00, purchase 2 pkgs.) = $7.00 for both (second pkg. used for snacking or salads); use 1 pkg. Publix Grated Parmesan Cheese; use approximately 2 lbs of the 5-lb bag of Publix Russet Potatoes.

Thursday
Meal: GreenWise Italian Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Pizza on Italian Pizza Dough
Description: GreenWise Italian Chicken Sausage is removed from its casing, crumbled, and pan-cooked, then spread over Italian Pizza Dough along with Rao's Homemade Sauce, broccoli florets, and Publix Grated Parmesan Cheese before baking at 450 degrees F until the crust is golden and the toppings are bubbling. This is a satisfying homemade pizza night with bold Italian flavor and a crisp, bakery-fresh crust.
Sale items used: GreenWise Italian Chicken Sausage (Mild or Hot; or Mild With Kale, Raised Without Antibiotics, 16-oz tray), Italian Pizza Dough (From the Publix Bakery, 16-oz pkg.), Rao's Homemade Sauce (32-oz jar), Broccoli (Each bunch), Publix Grated Parmesan Cheese (6-oz pkg.)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 15 minutes bake time (35 minutes total)
Serving note: Use 1 tray GreenWise Italian Chicken Sausage; use 1 pkg. Italian Pizza Dough (feeds 4 as a main with toppings); use 1 jar Rao's Homemade Sauce (use about half, remainder keeps in fridge); use 1 bunch Broccoli at 2 for $6.00 (purchase 2 bunches, second used as a side another night or for snacking) = $6.00 for both; use 1 pkg. Publix Grated Parmesan Cheese.
Recipes:
- Sausage and Broccoli Pizza
- Chicken Sausage Pizza

Friday
Meal: The Original Bourbon Marinated Salmon Pan-Seared with Baby Bella Mushrooms and Roasted Cauliflower
Description: Four individually portioned The Original Bourbon Marinated Salmon fillets are pan-seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until the glaze caramelizes and the fish is cooked through, then served alongside sauteed Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms that pick up all the savory pan drippings. Cauliflower florets are roasted at 425 degrees F with olive oil until golden and nutty, making this a restaurant-quality Friday dinner built entirely from the sale flyer.
Sale items used: The Original Bourbon Marinated Salmon (Select Cut, Fresh, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, 5.5-oz each), Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms (Sliced or Whole, 8-oz pkg.), Cauliflower (Excellent Source of Vitamin C, each bunch)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 25 minutes total (cauliflower roasts while salmon is seared)
Serving note: Purchase 4 units The Original Bourbon Marinated Salmon at $7.99 each = $31.96; purchase 2 pkgs. Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms at 2 for $4.00 = $4.00; purchase 2 bunches Cauliflower at 2 for $6.00 = $6.00 (if second Broccoli bunch from Thursday was used as a side, the second Cauliflower bunch can serve as a bonus side or be saved). This is the premium night; the individually portioned format means zero waste and no guesswork on quantity.
Recipes:
- Bourbon Marinated Salmon
- Seared Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower and Potato Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Hatfield Pork Tenderloin (18.4 or 22-oz pkg.) (x1 pkg.): $5.99
- Sweet Potatoes (1.5 lbs at $1.29/lb): $1.94
- Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag) (x1 bag): $2.99
- Publix Chicken Wings (3 lbs at $3.99/lb): $11.97
- Mae Ploy Sauce (Sweet Chili or Spring Roll, 10 or 12-oz bot.) (x2 bottles, 2 for $5.00): $5.00
- Brussels Sprouts (each pkg.) (x2 pkgs., 2 for $5.00): $5.00
- Butterball Ground Turkey (85% Lean, 16-oz tray) (x2 trays, 2 for $8.00): $8.00
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (1 lb at $2.99/lb): $2.99
- Campari Tomatoes (1-lb pkg.) (x2 pkgs., 2 for $7.00): $7.00
- Publix Grated Parmesan Cheese (6-oz pkg.) (x2 pkgs. at $2.99 each): $5.98
- Publix Russet Potatoes (5-lb bag) (x1 bag): $3.99
- GreenWise Italian Chicken Sausage (Mild or Hot; or Mild With Kale, Raised Without Antibiotics, 16-oz tray) (x1 tray): $5.99
- Italian Pizza Dough (From the Publix Bakery, 16-oz pkg.) (x1 pkg.): $2.99
- Rao's Homemade Sauce (32-oz jar) (x1 jar): $6.99
- Broccoli (Each bunch) (x2 bunches, 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- The Original Bourbon Marinated Salmon (Select Cut, Fresh, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, 5.5-oz each) (x4 units at $7.99 each): $31.96
- Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms (Sliced or Whole, 8-oz pkg.) (x2 pkgs., 2 for $4.00): $4.00
- Cauliflower (Excellent Source of Vitamin C, each bunch) (x2 bunches, 2 for $6.00): $6.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Italian seasoning or dried oregano and basil
- Paprika or garlic powder (for wings)
- Butter (for searing salmon or finishing potatoes)