gammon pork roast

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Eat in for under R160: Best grocery specials at South Africa’s supermarkets

All the meal inspiration you need, in one place.

gammon pork roast

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Who wants to spend hours standing in front of a hot stove? We didn’t think so, heat wave or not. Our supermarkets are packed with specials and convenient meal kits to make supper preparation a breeze.

Before ordering takeouts this week, have a look at these specials from Checkers, Woolworths, Pick ‘n Pay and Spar. There might just be something you like.

Checkers

Meal kit this week: Beef Stroganoff with zucchini spaghetti – R119.99 

Beef stroganoff with mushrooms recipe
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This week’s meal kit is two servings of Beef Stroganoff with Zucchini spaghetti for only R119.99. It cooks in under 45 minutes to ensure you get to spend as much time as possible with your family.

The meal kit comes with a step-by-step video as well, it can be found on their website, or by scanning the meal kit’s QR code.

Checkers goes out of their way to ensure that the recipes are easy to prepare and that they only use “perfectly portioned and locally sourced ingredients every time.” Dinner simplified!

Woolworths

Fajita Chicken with an Avocado Hummus Salad Meal Kit –  R155.00

chicken
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Woolies stocked up on their meal kits! Prepare a feast for a king this week with their fajita chicken and avocado hummus salad kit that sells for only R155.

The kit contains spicy free-range chicken on a bed of avocado hummus with crunchy cucumber and Italian parsley salad dressing. The 2-serving package also contains chickpeas.

Ensure you have olive oil, salt, black pepper and red wine vinegar in the pantry. And if you share snapshots of your latest foodie obsession online, don’t forget to tag #inthebag!

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Pick ‘n Pay Special

Pork braai chops R49.99 per kilo

pork chops
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Pick ‘n Pay slashed their prices in preparation for Black Friday. A kilogram of bulk pork chops will sell for only R49.99. Pair that with their veggie special of R100 and you’ll be able to take braaiing or even a simple oven roast to the next level.

Choose any four of the following for R100:

  • 4 kg potatoes
  • 3kg butternut
  • 3 kg onions
  • 3 kg gem squash
  • 2 kg sweet potatoes
  • 2 kg tomatoes.

Why not give this Sicilian pork recipe a try? 

pork chop recipe
Image credit: Pick ‘n Pay

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Spar

Smoked boneless gammon – R69.99

Gammon is only R69.99 per kilogram from Western Cape outlets. This special is unfortunately not available in Gauteng yet. Check back soon, we’ll add an update as soon as the Gauteng specials are announced.

Au gratin potatoes would go perfectly with the gammon. Why not try this quick and easy recipe?

au gratin potatoes
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 5 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 6 medium)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion

Method

    1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add potatoes and onion.
  1. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. If desired, top with additional pepper.

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