NC Local Market Specials 11/19 - 11/27 2025 - Turkey Derby Final Run!
Notable market specials in the greater Charlotte NC exurb - check your local sales flyers as well (YMMV).
UPDATE: I realized that Food Lion and Harris Teeter extended their sales week through Thursday, but ALDI and LIDL have not.
Also, FL and HT are open on Thanksgiving Day, FL until 3PM, HT until 2PM.
Ok, it's the last full week before the annual Turkey extravaganza, and prices are holding steady so far. LIDL is the leader with 25-cents-a-pound turkeys, and Food Lion and Harris Teeter right behind with 29 cents. ALDI is doing fine with 97-cent Butterballs.
I've been stocking up, ad not just on those, but less-perishables as well. Instant mashed potatoes packets are going cheap, and surprisingly, Duke's mayonnaise is going cheap as well. FT and HT have it at ~$4 a jar, and on Friday LIDL will have it at ~$3. I typically make my own, but it's nice to have a spare jar or two for those mayonnaise-related emergencies.
One thing I have not seen among the discount turkeys (they all seem to be from Shady Brook Farms) are large ones. I haven't seen any birds over 15 pounds. Which is fine by me, I like that size. It's easier to manhandle two 14-pounders than one 24-pounder, but I'm wondering what's up with the supply chain. Although I hadn't really checked what sizes the Butterballs come in, because I usually don't buy them.
My turkey method is this: Apart from the hero bird (the one on the platter on the day), I'll just defrost any remaining turkeys, split them (power tools!) and separate the leg quarters and breast/wing area. I'll debone the breast, leaving the first wing joint on. Everything else goes in the stock pot. I'll then salt the parts, season them (pepper + poultry seasoning), and vacuum bag them for sous vide. Once done, I just cool them and throw them in the freezer. Later, I can then pull them out and roast/broil them until hot and crisp. the juices in the bag become gravy. Winner Winner Turkey Dinner!
So if I don't see you all before T-Day, have a very warm and happy holiday, with whatever family you can gather together. (If you don't have one, make or find one -- just a note, home invasions are frowned upon) And enjoy the meal; remember, it isn't just about the food.
Food Lion - with MVP Card
UPDATE: I realized that Food Lion and Harris Teeter extended their sales week through Thursday, but ALDI and LIDL have not.
Also, FL and HT are open on Thanksgiving Day, FL until 3PM, HT until 2PM.
Ok, it's the last full week before the annual Turkey extravaganza, and prices are holding steady so far. LIDL is the leader with 25-cents-a-pound turkeys, and Food Lion and Harris Teeter right behind with 29 cents. ALDI is doing fine with 97-cent Butterballs.
I've been stocking up, ad not just on those, but less-perishables as well. Instant mashed potatoes packets are going cheap, and surprisingly, Duke's mayonnaise is going cheap as well. FT and HT have it at ~$4 a jar, and on Friday LIDL will have it at ~$3. I typically make my own, but it's nice to have a spare jar or two for those mayonnaise-related emergencies.
One thing I have not seen among the discount turkeys (they all seem to be from Shady Brook Farms) are large ones. I haven't seen any birds over 15 pounds. Which is fine by me, I like that size. It's easier to manhandle two 14-pounders than one 24-pounder, but I'm wondering what's up with the supply chain. Although I hadn't really checked what sizes the Butterballs come in, because I usually don't buy them.
My turkey method is this: Apart from the hero bird (the one on the platter on the day), I'll just defrost any remaining turkeys, split them (power tools!) and separate the leg quarters and breast/wing area. I'll debone the breast, leaving the first wing joint on. Everything else goes in the stock pot. I'll then salt the parts, season them (pepper + poultry seasoning), and vacuum bag them for sous vide. Once done, I just cool them and throw them in the freezer. Later, I can then pull them out and roast/broil them until hot and crisp. the juices in the bag become gravy. Winner Winner Turkey Dinner!
So if I don't see you all before T-Day, have a very warm and happy holiday, with whatever family you can gather together. (If you don't have one, make or find one -- just a note, home invasions are frowned upon) And enjoy the meal; remember, it isn't just about the food.
Food Lion - with MVP Card
- Whole Frozen Turkey 10lbs or larger = $0.29 / lb with MVP Coupon
- Fresh Butterball Turkey - $1.29 / lb
- Frozen Butterball Turkey - $0.99 / lb
- Beef Shoulder Roast or Bottom Round Roast - $6.99 / lb
- FL Portion Ham - $1.49 / lb
- FL Spiral Ham - $1.79 lb
- Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon 12-16oz pkg - $5.49 / ea => MVP Coupon $4.49 / ea - limit 1
- Leg of Lamb Semi-Boneless - $7.99 / lb
- Jimmy Dean Sausage Roll (various) 16oz - 2 / $7
- Sweet Potatoes - $0.25 / lb
- Green Giant Frozen Vegetables 14.5-15.5oz pkg - 4 / $5 => MVP Coupon 4 / $4
- Green Giant Boxed Frozen Vegetables 7-10oz - $1 / ea
- Idahoan Instant Mashed Potatoes 4oz pkg - 4 / $5
- Celery - $0.99 / bunch
- Collard Greens $1.29 / bunch
- Ocean Spray Fresh Cranberries 12oz bag - 2 / $3
- Pomegranates - 2 / $3
- FL Russet Potatoes 5lb bag - 2 / $4
- FL Yellow Onions 3lb bag - 2 / $4
- Duke’s Mayonnaise 30oz - $3.99 / ea
- Eco-Foil Ultra Roaster Pan - $4.99 / ea
- HT Premium Frozen Turkey - $0.29 / lb - limit 1
- HT Premium Whole Fresh Turkey - $0.99 / lb - limit 1
- Butterball Whole Frozen Turkey - $1.99 / lb
- Bone-In Beef Rib Roast - $8.99 / lb
- HT Spiral Sliced Ham - $1.79 / lb - limit 2
- Sweet Potatoes - $0.25 / lb
- HT Yellow Onions 3lb bag - $1.99 / ea
- Libby’s Pure Pumpkin 15oz can - 2 / $4
- eVIC special - Campbell’s Condensed Soups - $0.97 / ea - limit 8
- Duke’s Mayonnaise 30oz - $3.99 / ea
- Velveeta Cheese Loaf 32oz - $6.99 / ea
- Cool Whip Topping 8oz - 2 / $4
- Wednesday Deals - from 11/19
- Shady Brook Whole Frozen Turkey - $1.29 / lb - limit 2
- With LIDL account and digital coupon - $0.25 / lb
- Fresh Whole Turkey - $0.99 / lb
- Butterball Turkeys $0.99 / lb
- Rack of Lamb - $11.99 / lb
- Yellow Onions 3lb bag - $1.49 / ea
- Family Size Smoked Bacon 22oz pkg - $4.99 / ea
- Jimmy Dean Premium Sausage Roll 16oz pkg - $3.49 / ea
- LIDL Chicken Broth 32oz box - 5 / $5 - must buy five
- LIDL Sweet Cream Butter - $2.49 / ea
- Shady Brook Whole Frozen Turkey - $1.29 / lb - limit 2
- Weekend Deals - Friday 11/21 to Sunday 11/23
- Fresh Whole Chicken Wings Family Pack - $1.89 / lb
- Duke’s Mayonnaise 30oz - $2.99 / ea
- Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Family Pack - $1.89 / lb
- Honeycrisp Apples - $1.19 / lb
- Block Cheeses 8oz pkg - $1.49 / lb
- Monday Specials - starting Monday 11/24
- Assorted Christmas Decor, Treats, Gifts, Furniture
- Butterball Whole Frozen Turkey - $0.97 / lb - limit 2
- Fresh Whole Turkey - $1.69 / lb
- Fresh Turkey Drumsticks - $1.99 / lb
- Smithfield Fresh St Louis Style Pork Ribs - $2.39 / lb
- 100% Wagyu Ground Beef 16oz pkg - $4.99 / ea
