The SNAP budget

[Roof-Daddy]

I love going and buying a big pork loin from Costco. Usually $20-25 and you can cut it down into chops or roasts. I usually cut it into 3-4 good sized roasts and then freeze them. Pull one out, defrost it, marinate it and then roast it. Good for 4-6 people with sides and there is also usually left overs which are great for thinly sliced pork roast sandwiches the next day or two.

[gladaki]

Originally Posted by Lchoy

Just to further supplement your post about poultry, but I have found that it is sometimes cheaper to buy turkey than chicken. A pack of chicken breasts could be anywhere from $6-10, but an equal portion of a turkey breast could be $3-6. You'll just need to take the the time to break up the turkey into personal portion sizes.

As someone else mentioned, you can often substitute beef for pork, and save a lot on price.

Lastly, some of the most flavourful cuts of beef comes from less premium cuts. If you invest in a slow cooker, or cook by marinating and braising, you can have excellent beefy meals without paying the price for premium cuts

I really like those chicken breast from costco..i think price wise they are good as well

[DoubleF]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

I love going and buying a big pork loin from Costco. Usually $20-25 and you can cut it down into chops or roasts. I usually cut it into 3-4 good sized roasts and then freeze them. Pull one out, defrost it, marinate it and then roast it. Good for 4-6 people with sides and there is also usually left overs which are great for thinly sliced pork roast sandwiches the next day or two.

A Costco card for bulk meat cost savings alone is worth it if you can consume that much meat.

Also super cheap to grab a slice of pizza and hot dogs and whatnot.

[peter12]

I made FlashWalken's cabbage and pork chop recipe last night. Hot damn, cabbage is great poor people food.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by peter12

I made FlashWalken's cabbage and pork chop recipe last night. Hot damn, cabbage is great poor people food.

And it's good for your colon!