We have a little Amish store up here that usually has at least one ham and one poultry option at sub $8/lb. The regular grocery stores are all at least $10+, with even the bologna coming in close to $8!

Yep, same here on Boars Head, they do have the Publix brand, may try it as it's a few bucks less.

OTOH, London Broil was on sale for $4.99 lb, picked up two, gonna make some beef jerkey.

Related in WSJ today:


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A listeria outbreak has been linked to deli meats and cheeses in six states, resulting in one death and one pregnancy loss, according to public health officials.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it’s investigating the cause of the listeria outbreak that has infected at least 16 people. Public health officials have verified cases in California, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Massachusetts, the CDC said.
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No other real details. Investigation in progress. Stay safe guys.

Frankly, if anybody’s being purely honest with themselves… Deli meat is fairly nasty stuff.

And this is coming from a guy who used to eat state-funded gooberment bologna and cheese sandwiches. 2 a day.

And, no, it wasn’t sheriff Joe Arpaio’s green bologna… Lol