Semi-lean ground pork is at its lowest price

In order to help our readers cope with, among other things, the repercussions of rising food prices, our new collaborator Myriam Gendron, creator of the site Simply eatoffers a low-cost menu every week based on the best grocery discounts of the week.

Grocery store discounts from April 18 to 24, 2024

Another week of meals for less than $2.50 per serving… it seems winter is behind us!

Since legumes are in the spotlight this week and one of the recipes requires less than a can, here’s a very simple little tip: freeze your leftover legumes!

Here’s how we do it:

· Fill the cavities of a muffin mold with our remaining legumes. I prefer the silicone ones for unmolding, but be careful to place them on a plate to avoid damage!

· Cover them with water (this will protect them from cold burns).

· We send everything to the freezer for a few hours.

· Unmold the slices and transfer them to a bag or container in the freezer.

· When you need them, let them thaw the day before in the fridge or simply run them quickly under cold water: they will be as good as the first day!

Good week !

FEATURED THIS WEEK

OVERVIEW OF FLYERS

The discounts are better than last week, there is variety. Super C hits hard with its sale at $0.99 (which has more than 450 products at this price): it’s a good time to fill your basket with everyday and pantry foods as well as fruits and vegetables less than $1 or $1/lb (e.g. spices, canned legumes and vegetables or even sour cream).

Medium-lean ground pork is at its lowest, but remember that you need to cook it before freezing since it’s a mixture of fresh and frozen parts. This is something to take into consideration before buying a lot with the intention of storing some.

Here are some deals that caught my attention:

• Bacon (375g) at $3.77 at Walmart (best price)
• House brand marinated flank steak (225 g) at $6.99 at Metro
• Bologna (675 g) at $4 at Maxi
• Boneless Pork Chops at $2.99/lb at Metro
• Fresh pork back ribs at $3.49/lb for Scène+ members at IGA
• House brand sour cream (250 ml) at $0.99 at Super C (best price)
• Frozen wild Argentinian shrimp (300 g) at $7.99 at Provigo
• Beef stew cubes at $4.99/lb at Super C (best price)
• Half boneless pork loin at $1.99/lb at Metro
• House brand spices (5.5-200 g) at $0.99 at Super C (best price)
• Cod fillets at $9.99/lb at Super C
• Atlantic salmon fillets at $9.99/lb at Metro
• Steelhead trout fillets at $9.77/lb at IGA (best price)
• Feta cheese (170-200g) at $3.99 at IGA
• Bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks at $1.99/lb at Provigo
• Canned Vegetables (341-398 ml) at $0.99 at Super C
• White eggs (12 un.) at $2.49 for PC Optimum members at Provigo
• Bone-in skinless chicken breasts at $3.99/lb at Provigo
• Semi-lean ground pork (fresh and defrosted parts) at $2.20/lb at Maxi (best price)
• Entire chicken at $1.99/lb at Metro
• Boneless Cross Rib Roast at $4.99/lb at Super C (best price)
• Breakfast sausages (750 g) at $7 at Maxi
• Smoked sausages (3 kg) at $13 for Scène+ members (Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20 only) at IGA (best price)
• Snow Crab Sections at $12.88/lb at Super C
• Ground grain-fed veal at $3.99/lb at Super C

MONDAY

BEEF KEFTAS WITH MINT
Recipe taken from Help

• Servings: 4
• Preparation: 15 mins
• Cooking time: 15 mins
• Price per serving: $2.41

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GOOD TO KNOW

I suggest using 1/3 of an English cucumber in half-rings and a large tomato in slices.

TUESDAY

PORK FILLET AND GRILLED CORN SALSA
Recipe taken from Stefano Faita, Zest

• Servings: 4
• Preparation: 15 mins
• Cooking time: 12 mins
• Marinade: 2 hours
• Price per serving: $1.68

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GOOD TO KNOW

A Lebanese cucumber is approximately a quarter of a cucumber. I also suggest replacing the thyme and sage with their dried equivalent (a little more than 1⁄4 tsp). And if it’s too cold to start your barbecue, know that you can cook the pan fillet very well inside: we’re talking about frying the fillet for 2-3 minutes on each side in oil and transferring everything Bake at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes (for a one-pound fillet). Corn can also be boiled or grilled in a pan.

WEDNESDAY

POTATO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH TUNA
Recipe taken from Help

• Servings: 4
• Preparation: 15 mins
• Cooking time: 15 mins
• Price per serving: $2.03

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GOOD TO KNOW

For a reduced price per serving, you can opt for the 3 lb bag of small potatoes for $0.95 at Metro this week.

THURSDAY

BLACK BEAN, CORN AND ZUCCHINI QUESADILLAS
Recipe taken from Help

• Servings: 4
• Preparation: 10 mins
• Cooking time: 30 mins
• Price per serving: $2.42

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FRIDAY

THAI-STYLE LETTUCE AND BEEF ROLLS
Recipe taken from Help

• Servings: 4
• Preparation: 15 mins
• Cooking time: 10 mins
• Price per serving: $2.48

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LUNCH

TUNA AND RED BEANS SALAD
Recipe taken from Help

• Servings: 2
• Preparation: 5 mins
• Price per serving: $2.16

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SNACK

CHOCOLATE AND CEREAL SQUARES
Recipe taken from Help

• Servings: 24
• Preparation: 10 mins
• Cooking time: 5 mins
• Rest: 30 mins
• Price per serving: $0.31

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GOOD TO KNOW

Take the opportunity to spend your bag funds, don’t be afraid to mix it up.