š² Recipe of the Week - 28Nov25
A warm, budgetāfriendly dinner built around this weekās cheapest protein (pork shoulder) and low-priced produce (apples, carrots, potatoes). Feeds 4 comfortably.
ONSALE SAVINGS THIS WEEK: Pork shoulder is steady and affordable this week, apples and carrots are priced low, and rice is holding strong as one of the most costāeffective bases. Everything cooks in one pot for minimal cleanup
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Ingredients:
1 lb pork shoulder, cut into small cubes
1 large apple, diced
2 carrots, sliced
1 potato, diced
1 cup uncooked rice
2 cups broth (or water + bouillon)
1 small onion (optional)
Salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme (or whatever you have)
Steps:
Sear pork in a pot with a bit of oil until browned.
Add onions (if using), carrots, potatoes, and apples. SautĆ© 3ā5 minutes.
Pour in rice, broth, and seasonings. Stir and bring to a boil.
Reduce to low, cover, and simmer 18ā20 minutes until rice is tender.
Rest covered for 5 minutes, fluff, and serve.
š OneāStore vs OneāStore Recipe Cost Matchup (Card)
If you shopped every ingredient at just one store, hereās how the totals stack up based on this weekās pricing:
Ingredient | Superstore | Walmart |
Pork Shoulder (1 lb) | $2.49/lb | $3.47/lb |
Apple (1 large) | $0.88/lb | $0.97/lb |
Carrots (2) | $1.67/lb | $1.97/lb |
Potato (1) | $3.99/5 lb bag | $4.47/5 lb |
Rice (1 cup from 900g) | $1.29ā$1.49/900g | $2.48/900g |
Broth (2 cups) | $1.67 (store brand) | $1.27 |
Onion (optional) | $0.70 | $0.89 |
š§¾ Totals | $7.50-8.40 | $10.42-11.55 |
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