Meat Stock up Deals?

[tn_native]

Don't forget the Target Qs in the database. They recently had a $2 off steak/roast Q that my Publix honored. I think I paid $1.50 for the meat I bought.

The ham idea above is also a GREAT idea.

Edit: Got 5 packages of FREE ham today at Target with the ham Qs, as target adjusts the $2 Q down to whatever the price is. Big Brother's gonna love it for his omelets.

[tinkerbell_82]

Originally Posted by ksmiths18 I am wishing I had an Albertson's around here. I will continue to be on the lookout for sales and such at Publix. Have any of you had success with Publix taking the Target/Archer farms coupons? For some reason my target never seems to have a large meat selection. Kay

Im pretty sure that if you are using a competitors Q at Publix it has to be for the exact same item. Publix would have to carry the "Archer Farms" brand meat for you to be able to use it. If it just said "Roast or Steak" it would probably work.

[mcatwood]

Originally Posted by tinkerbell_82 Im pretty sure that if you are using a competitors Q at Publix it has to be for the exact same item. Publix would have to carry the "Archer Farms" brand meat for you to be able to use it. If it just said "Roast or Steak" it would probably work.

My Publix allows a competitor store brand to be used on THEIR store brand...for example Archer Farms is Target brand, Private Selection is Kroger brand---so for any coupon that states the specific store brand I just get the corresponding Publix item (cannot be name brand--no Tyson or Butterball)

Just a few ideas...
Another great way to get cheap meat is to trade for Wine Tags --I have also done MAJOR meat stock ups when there are meat coupons available as it is rare. Write your favorite companies and they will send coupons as well--I get Q's from Honeysuckle White every six months (used to be every 3) With those Q's and a sale at Kroger--I can get 4 lbs of meat for around .66/lb. I request some to be sent to my mom at the same time I make the request and she gives me her Q's too...she won't bother using coupons --but I will!! I will also use the $5/30 (and the like) to minimize my OOP for meat.

[DonnaMac]

Not sure where you are locate but in TN I can't get wine tags in my state. Here are a couple of things we do. Meat becomes more of a side than a man dish. We hardly ever do boneless skinless chicken breast anymore unless I get them at Sams to keep for quick or special meals.

Next, we switched to chicken leg/thighs which I can get on sale for $.59 a lb. usually at Publix. We also eat whole chicken which are much cheaper usually $.79 lb.

I buy hamburger meat at Sams and or in bulk at 4th of July or Memorial Day. I also buy up hams ($.99 lb) and Turkeys (Publix $.79 lb) at Christmas and Easter.

Sometimes I can pick up ribs ($.99 lb) during the summer holidays.

If I want soup instead of stew meat I wait till roast is on sale and have then cut it up.

We do not eat fish so I can't help you there.

Good luck. Meat is hard for me to get a deal on but it can be done.

Originally Posted by ksmiths18 I have been shopping with coupons for about 6 weeks. I have saved a ton and my cabinets are full of side dishes, pasta, veggies etc. But can not seem to know what is a good deal on meat. My DH is a meat and potatos kind of guy so I have to have meat with every meal. Will you please share your suggestions on stocking up on meat? Do you have a "Buy It" Price? Look for mark downs? What is your meat shopping plan? Thank you! Kay

[CalebsMom5]

I tend to buy most of my meat at Ingles. A few weeks ago they had boneless skinless chicken breast for 1.68lb. I stocked up I usually pay 1.98 on sale in my area. They also have there boneless whole pork loin on sale every few weeks for 1.88lb. I have them cut it up in to pork chops and pork roast. Same with the whole boneless sirloin tip. When is goes on sale for 1.88 to 1.98 I have it ground up, cut into roast and steaks. It helps that we have a freezer.

[bubblefly23]

In additional to buying chicken thighs (.59/lb....look for the boneless skinless too) or whole chicken (.79/lb), I also buy the bone-in chicken breasts. Once a month my Ingles has them for .98/lb (I'm sure other stores have similar deals) so I stock up then. They take a little longer to cook if you leave the bone in, but you can also skin and debone them yourself.

Also, Walmart has Jenny-O turkey ham for about $2/lb. It comes in sort of a "block" (don't know how else to describe it!). It's precooked, and is really cook sliced and glazed, or even cubed in a casserole (my boys particularly like my homemade macaroni and cheese with broccoli and cubed ham in it).

Also....if you know a hunter, you might be able to get venison or other meat for free (or cheap). My dad hunts, and we have a good supply of frozen venison year-round. Free, organic, very lean.....and delicious!

Some tips from one meat-eating family to another!

[Crsybear05]

Originally Posted by ksmiths18 I have been shopping with coupons for about 6 weeks. I have saved a ton and my cabinets are full of side dishes, pasta, veggies etc. But can not seem to know what is a good deal on meat. My DH is a meat and potatos kind of guy so I have to have meat with every meal. Will you please share your suggestions on stocking up on meat? Do you have a "Buy It" Price? Look for mark downs? What is your meat shopping plan? Thank you! Kay

I do the Super Target thing as well...
But the butcher at my Kroger said that at 7:30 EVERY morning they mark the meat down on manager's special and it's out there until it's gone. Some meat is 1 day and some is 2 day meat, but either way, something is marked down EVERY day, you just have to get there early.
I dont know if every store does that, but I have been to Food Lion several times in the evening and seen the manager's special sticker as well...

[amyyd71]

where can I find out what good prices on meat are in central ohio? I have the same problem with having tons of other stuff but not much meat.

[tn_native]

Originally Posted by mcatwood My Publix allows a competitor store brand to be used on THEIR store brand...for example Archer Farms is Target brand, Private Selection is Kroger brand---so for any coupon that states the specific store brand I just get the corresponding Publix item (cannot be name brand--no Tyson or Butterball)

Same here in North AL.

[Lmnde]

We are heavy meat eaters here as well. Whenever there is a good catalina deal going on [such as some of the recent Glade deals] - I use those to really stock up on meat. If I know there is one coming up, I'll trade and buy c/o's for the catalina deal like crazy, and then go shopping all over our town and even drive into Savannah [app. 40-50 miles oneway depending on how far in I'm going] to max out on that deal. As I earn the catalinas, I roll them and simultaneously turn them into meat to stock up with. On one recent memorable "Glade" weekend I turned the catalinas into well over $400 worth of meat. {Now what to do with the smelly things...}

If I am out of meat and there are no suitable catalina deals, I try to generate some overage with products that generate them, and as a last resort I buy [and pay :frown:] for markdowns. Markdowns in combination with overage and catalina deals are always best, as long as you remember to use it right away or if you can freeze it. I have also have had meat spoiling on me, because I got busy and was too tired to cook it right away, which is always annoying - but no meat ever gets wasted here as I also rawfeed when I can afford to and the dogs love it when I forget meat in the fridge...