Today’s big grocery hits around Charlotte

Summer grocery ads are rolling in across Charlotte this week. If you shop smart at Harris Teeter, Publix, Food Lion, Aldi, Lidl, Walmart and other local stores, you can stretch your grocery dollars and still grab quality ingredients for backyard meals and weeknight dinners.

Headline deal: Morton’s of Omaha Texas BBQ beef brisket — $5.99 per pound

One standout from this week’s ads is Morton’s of Omaha Texas BBQ beef brisket at $5.99 per pound. That’s a very attractive price for a ready-to-season brisket option — perfect for slow smoking, oven-roasting, or an easy low-and-slow weeknight meal if you slice it thin.

Produce specials worth noting

This week many Charlotte stores are featuring staples that work great for summer cooking:

• Hass avocados — ideal for guacamole, salads and quick toast.
• Green plantains — a budget-friendly alternative to potatoes and great fried or mashed.
• White onions — the backbone of salsas, marinades and braises.

While specific markdowns vary by chain and store, these items are commonly on promotion in weekly ads at major grocers across the area. Check Harris Teeter and Publix circulars for produce pack specials; Aldi and Lidl often have solid per-piece or per-bag prices on seasonal fruit and veg.

Where to look and how to compare

Weekly ads and digital tools

Local weekly ads remain your best friend for the clearest, local prices. Meet Flipp — the digital platform that will supercharge your savings on groceries, electronics and more. Flipp lets you browse the best deals and the latest weekly ads from Charlotte-area supermarkets so you can compare without running store to store.

Chains to watch in Charlotte

• Harris Teeter — Charlotte-based chain; strong weekly produce and deli promotions.
• Publix — consistent sales on meat and prepared foods in many Charlotte locations.
• Food Lion — frequent value packs and clearance cuts on meat.
• Aldi and Lidl — lowest-cost staples, rotating limited-time finds and good produce deals.
• Walmart Neighborhood Market / Walmart Supercenter — price leadership on pantry staples and occasional appliance rollbacks.
• Trader Joe’s / Whole Foods — good quality produce and pantry items; watch for store-specific markdowns.

Meal ideas that make the most of these bargains

Brisket plan — feed a crowd without breaking the bank

• Buy the Morton’s of Omaha Texas BBQ brisket at $5.99 per pound.
• Low-and-slow roast or smoke; serve with a simple slaw, grilled corn and white-onion–forward BBQ sauce.
• Use leftovers for brisket tacos or chopped brisket sandwiches.

Avocado + plantain combos

• Make guacamole with Hass avocados and diced white onion for tacos or as a chip dip.
• Slice and pan-fry green plantains for tostones or maduros — pair with brisket for a Caribbean twist.

Stretching meals with pantry basics

• Use white onions and pantry staples to bulk up soups, stews and chilis.
• Combine on-sale protein with seasonal produce and rice or potatoes for low-cost, filling meals.

Kitchen appliance and small electronics savings — where to check

If you’re hunting a new slow cooker, smoker thermometer, air fryer or countertop grill to make the most of these deals, weekly ads and aggregator sites are your best bet. Flipp aggregates grocery and electronics deals so you can spot appliance markdowns at national retailers and local big-box stores. Also watch Walmart and Best Buy circulars for appliance rollbacks tied to summer promotions.

Quick shopping checklist for Charlotte this week

• Morton’s of Omaha Texas BBQ beef brisket — $5.99 per pound (pick up if you want easy feeding options).
• Hass avocados — for guac and salads.
• Green plantains — versatile and inexpensive carb alternative.
• White onions — multipurpose flavor base.
• Check Flipp or each store’s weekly ad before you go to compare prices and save time.

Final notes from a Charlotte shopper

Summer ads mean good opportunities to buy grillable proteins, budget-friendly produce and the occasional appliance at a lowered price. If you plan around the Morton’s brisket deal and the seasonal produce steals, you can build several hearty meals for less. Scan weekly ads — digital tools like Flipp make that quick — and pick the stores in Charlotte that match your priorities on price, quality and convenience.