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    Complete Shopping Guide

    Ultimate Carnivore Shopping List

    Everything you need to buy for a successful carnivore diet. Prices based on the best-value stores (ALDI, Costco, Walmart, Lidl, BJ's, Wild Fork).

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    Budget Shopping Guide

    Save money while eating carnivore

    Weekly Budget Estimate

    • Minimal ($50-75/week)

      Ground beef, eggs, bacon

    • Standard ($75-125/week)

      Variety of meats and cuts

    • Premium ($125-200/week)

      Steaks, grass-fed options

    Money-Saving Strategies

    • Buy in bulk and freeze portions
    • Shop sales and use coupons
    • Buy whole cuts and butcher yourself
    • Check discount meat sections
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    Ground Beef

    Essential

    90/10 Ground Beef (Costco)

    $2.99/lb

    BEST DEAL: Costco 10lb bulk pack. 112% cheaper than Walmart!

    80/20 Ground Beef (ALDI)

    $4.59/lb

    Good fat ratio. Available without membership.

    80/20 Ground Beef (Walmart)

    $6.33/lb

    Most expensive option - avoid unless necessary.

    Shopping Tips

    • Costco membership ($60/yr) pays for itself in 2-3 weeks on ground beef alone
    • Buy 10lb packs at Costco and freeze in 1-2 lb portions
    • ALDI is best if you don't have Costco membership
    • Check the "sell by" date and freeze immediately
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    Beef Cuts

    Essential

    Choice Chuck Roast (Wild Fork)

    $5.18/lb

    BEST DEAL: 31% cheaper than Costco + free shipping over $35!

    Prime Tri-Tip (Wild Fork)

    $8.48/lb

    AMAZING: 39% cheaper than Costco's $13.99/lb

    Chuck Roast (Costco)

    $7.49/lb

    Good quality, but Wild Fork beats this price.

    Ribeye Steak (Costco)

    $12-15/lb

    High fat content. Watch for sales.

    Shopping Tips

    • Wild Fork membership ($29.99/yr) + free shipping = best premium beef prices
    • Buy whole roasts and cut your own steaks to save 30-40%
    • Costco has good prices but Wild Fork beats them on premium cuts
    • Freeze well for up to 6 months
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    Eggs

    Essential

    Large Eggs (ALDI)

    $3.49/dozen

    BEST PRICE: $0.29 per egg. Best deal without membership!

    Large Eggs (Costco)

    $3.80/dozen

    Good bulk price when buying 5 dozen ($18.99 total).

    Large Eggs (Walmart)

    $4.47/dozen

    Most expensive - avoid. Go to ALDI instead.

    Shopping Tips

    • ALDI wins for eggs - $3.49/dozen vs $4.47 at Walmart
    • ALDI eggs save $0.98/dozen vs Walmart
    • Store in the fridge for 3-5 weeks
    • Perfect for meal prep - boil a dozen at once
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    Pork

    Essential

    Bacon (Walmart)

    $4.25/lb

    BEST PRICE: 47% cheaper than Costco's $6.24/lb!

    Pork Chops (Costco)

    $2.49/lb

    Excellent price. Buy bulk and freeze.

    Pork Shoulder (Costco)

    $2.49/lb

    Cheapest cut. Perfect for slow cooking and meal prep.

    Chicken Breast (Lidl)

    $1.99/lb

    If you eat chicken - this is the best price anywhere!

    Shopping Tips

    • Walmart wins for bacon - save $1.99/lb vs Costco
    • Costco wins for pork shoulder and chops at $2.49/lb
    • Lidl has amazing chicken prices at $1.99/lb
    • Save bacon fat for cooking!
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    Dairy (If Tolerated)

    Optional

    Butter (ALDI)

    $1.99/lb

    BEST PRICE: Countryside Creamery brand. Best everyday price.

    Butter (BJ's Bulk)

    $2.50/lb

    3lb tub for $7.49. Best for bulk buying.

    Cheddar Cheese (BJ's)

    $3.15/lb

    Shredded/sliced varieties significantly cheaper than Costco.

    Cottage Cheese (ALDI)

    $2.79/24oz

    High protein. Best per-ounce value at $0.12/oz.

    Shopping Tips

    • ALDI wins for butter at $1.99/lb - stock up here
    • BJ's has best bulk cheese prices
    • Only include dairy if you tolerate it well on carnivore
    • Butter is essential for cooking
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    Pantry Essentials

    Essential

    Sea Salt

    $3-5

    Essential for seasoning and electrolytes.

    Black Pepper

    $3-5

    Simple seasoning for steaks.

    Pink Himalayan Salt

    $5-8

    Contains trace minerals.

    Shopping Tips

    • Salt is essential on carnivore diet
    • Don't be afraid to salt your food heavily
    • Keep it simple - salt and pepper only
    • Avoid all other seasonings at first

    Sample Weekly Shopping List

    Budget-friendly $75/week example

    Essential Items

    • โ€ข 5 lbs Ground Beef (80/20)$22
    • โ€ข 18 Eggs$5
    • โ€ข 1 lb Bacon$7
    • โ€ข 2 lbs Pork Chops$8
    • โ€ข 1 lb Butter$5

    Optional Additions

    • โ€ข 1 lb Beef Liver$3
    • โ€ข 2 lbs Chicken Thighs$6
    • โ€ข 1 lb Cheddar Cheese$6
    • โ€ข Heavy Cream$4
    • โ€ข Salt & Pepper$5
    Total:$71

    This provides approximately 14,000 calories and 1000g of protein for the week

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