SB Food Deals — Weekly Roundup

Hey! It's Darian here. For this upcoming holiday I really went hunting for the very best deals so that having a Labor Day party doesn't break the bank. Hope that this can be of some help to everyone trying to budget!
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🏆 Best Single Deal This Week

Smart & Final: Fresh Pork Spareribs — $1.99 / lb

Getting whole racks of pork spareribs for under $2 a pound is an insane Labor Day deal. Perfect to smoke low-and-slow or glaze on the grill for your holiday backyard cookout!

Top 3 Deals to Consider

  • Pavilions: Open Nature® Lamb Loin Chops (Value Pack) — $8.99/lb. Grass-fed, premium holiday cut perfect for a high-heat sear on the grill with garlic and rosemary. Normally sells for $14–$18/lb!

  • Ralphs: Johnsonville Dinner Sausage or Brats (19 oz) — $3.99. Essential holiday BBQ staple under $4 for a full pack (Digital Coupon only)

  • Smart & Final: Green or Red Seedless Grapes$1.77/lb. Crisp, sweet seedless grapes under $2/lb to keep the whole crew refreshed during long weekend cookouts.

🍽️ $10 Feed Your Whole Family: Sticky Glazed Pork Spareribs, Charred Sweet Corn & Crispy Potatoes
Feed your entire family for 10 bucks! This week's recipe and budget breakdown:

Shopping List & Budget Breakdown (Total: $9.14 Feeds 4–5 people):

  • Fresh Pork Spareribs (3 lbs rack): $5.97 (Smart & Final @ $1.99/lb)

  • Fresh White Corn (2 ears $1.20) Smart and Final

  • Russet Potatoes : $1.97 (Smart & Final @ $0.70 each)

  • Pantry staples on hand: Olive oil, butter, garlic powder, brown sugar, favorite BBQ sauce, salt & pepper.

Quick Prep Steps:

  1. Dry Rub the Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Rub generously with brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. Low & Slow Bake: Wrap ribs tightly in foil and bake at 300°F for 2 to 2.5 hours until meat is fork-tender and pulling away from the bone.

  3. Grill & Glaze: Transfer ribs to a medium-hot grill (or oven broiler on high), brush generously with your favorite BBQ sauce, and char for 5–7 minutes until caramelized and sticky.

  4. Char the Corn & Spuds: Skillet-roast the cubed russets in butter and grill the sweet corn until charred. Serve hot family-style for a complete holiday BBQ feast under $10!

Local Dining & Restaurant Spotlight

PegaSlice

New Unique Roman style pizza! Guys I tried this place last week and the Blanco pizza is to die for. They have a deal offering 1/2/3 slices of pizza each paired with a salad and a drink for 12/15/18 dollars. If you’re looking for a great tasting pizza meal without breaking the bank Pegaslice is the way to go.

💡 Quick SB Shopping Tip

Wednesday Sushi Day: Sprouts runs $5 sushi platters all day, every Wednesday — a great way to switch up lunch without blowing your budget.

If you have any questions or other savings tips reply to this email! I would love to connect with yall on here.

Happy Savings!

— Darian