Here are 11 of the cheapest grocery items to stock up on during tariff price hikes.
Tastes great, makes a ton of food, and lasts me all week.
“Buy a rice cooker, you won’t regret it.
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Also makes the process nice and lazy as you don’t have to pay attention to it.
I eat rice probably five days out of the week.
Either as a bed for what else I’m cooking, or I stir fry.
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Generally make two cups, one to eat, one for the fridge,” one Redditorrecommended.
Grocery stores such as Trader Joe’s also have an excellent wine selection.
“Trader Joe’s is the wine GOAT.
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“I definitely think frozen is the way to go for several reasons.
Potatoes and onions are cheap and filling.
“Pork outside of bacon is crazy cheap compared to beef, and most cuts of chicken.
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“Eggs are still an insanely affordable and versatile protein.
It would be silly to give up eggs.
Price of most other meats is high.
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Most affordable is canned protein and some pork.
Unless you’re sourcing more plant protein, best to keep eggs in rotation,” one Redditorsaid.
Tortillas
Tortillas are a cheap and versatile carb.
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Aside from the energy cost, I can make an entire meal for less than a dollar per person.
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Cabbage
Cabbage is healthy, cheap, and lasts for ages, shoppers say.
“Whole chickens are great.
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I got 4 meals for 2 out of one chicken.
First night was a big pot of chicken soup with plenty of leftovers for lunches.
Next was chicken pasta with breast meat.
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Night after that was chicken and rice with thighs/scraps.
So buying the individual cups by the case from Costco saves me money because I eat smaller portions.
Probably half the cost, though I haven’t really done the math.
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Good for the budget and the waist.
I love my Greek yogurt for breakfast.”
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