Part of saving money in the kitchen and being prepared is keeping a well stocked and organized pantry. Don’t know how to do it? We’ve got helpful tips!
An essential component to cooking frugally is keeping a well stocked pantry. The concept of a pantry is more than storage. Your pantry should be a place where you always have a good supply of basic ingredients and a few less expensive convenience foods.
Foods You Always Need In Your Pantry
When you have the opportunity to buy something that you use frequently at a great price, buy a lot of extra and keep it in the pantry until the next time you can get such a good price. This allows you to opt not to buy an item except when the price is very low, “flexing” your pantry.
Here is a list of items that we keep stocked in our pantry virtually all the time. I plan meals around what I have in the pantry and I buy what is on sale to keep my pantry well stocked.
(For more easy tips and tricks to save money in the kitchen, check out Groceries On A Dime!)
Baking Supplies
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Beverages
Breads
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Cheese
Cereal
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Condiments
I make most of my salad dressing, BBQ sauce, and jelly when I can find a free source of fruit. |
Fats
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| Fruits
Canned
Fresh
Anything else when it’s on sale or free (strawberries, kiwi, pears, etc.) |
Grains
Juices
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Meats
(As a general rule, I try not to pay more than $2.99 per pound for meat.) |
Milk
Pasta
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Seasonings and Flavorings
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Sugar
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Vegetables
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Miscellaneous Canned Goods
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