Finally hit my goal of a $40 weekly grocery bill

Had to choose between buying fresh chicken or a whole frozen bird, and I went with the frozen one for half the price. It took more prep work, but I got three meals out of it instead of just one. What's your best 'more work for less money' swap that actually paid off?

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the_henry7mo ago

Nice... the frozen bird is always the move. I started buying whole pork loins and cutting my own chops... takes ten minutes and saves a ton.

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patriciam517mo ago

@the_henry changed my mind on that, honestly.

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river_allen7mo ago

My local butcher sells whole pork loins for about two bucks a pound less than pre-cut chops. I use a sharp chef's knife and a cheap cutting board, just slice them about an inch thick. You get way more consistent chops than the store, and the trimmings are perfect for stir fry. It feels like a small win every time I do it.

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