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Hosting a Fourth of July cookout? This week, we’ve put together deals on everything you need for a bargain backyard barbecue, including top picks for meat, sides, and all the fixings!

July 1, 2009; 6:00 AM • by Alison Brown

Hosting a Fourth of July cookout? This week, we’ve put together deals on everything you need for a bargain backyard barbecue!

Remember, Ukrop’s will be closed this Saturday July 4, but open late on Friday. Check Friday’s ad for additional sales. Kroger will also probably offer a few more Fourth of July specials as the weekend approaches.

Meat:

“Buck-A-Burger” at Whole Foods – for $1 each, the 85% lean beef patties come in Sweet Onion, Cowboy, Steakhouse, Bacon Blue, and Original. I’m considering having a cookout just to try them all! Also, Oscar Mayer hot dogs are $1.29 at Kroger.

Bread:

Pepperidge Farms hamburger or hot dog bun packages $1.50 each at Ukrop’s and Kroger

Toppings:

• Kraft American cheese singles $1.24 each at Kroger
• Tomatoes on the vine $1.48/lb at Kroger
• Vlasic pickles $1.88 at Walmart
• French’s mustard $1.28 at Walmart
• Heinz Ketchup 40-oz for $1.50 at Ukrops

Sides:

• Lay’s potato chips $1.67 with Ukrops Savings Spot coupon (limit 3)
• Ukrop’s cole slaw $2.29 for 15oz
• Suddenly Salad pasta salad mixes $1.67 at Kroger
• Bush’s baked beans $1.67 at Kroger

Fruit:

• Watermelons $3.38 at Kroger
• Blueberries $2.99 for 18oz at Kroger (Organic blueberries are actually cheaper if you can find them – $2.49 for 16oz)

Dessert:

• Breyer’s ice cream $2.29 at Kroger and $1.98 Edy’s ice cream at Walmart
• Marie Callender frozen pies 50% off at Kroger

Drinks:

• Pepsi 12-can packs “5 for $11” at Ukrop’s ($2.75 each if purchasing less than 5)
• Coke 2-liters $1 each at Ukrop’s

Paper Products

• Dixie napkins 200-ct for $1.50 at Ukrop’s
• SoloGrip cups 30-ct $2 at Ukrop’s
• 40-ct foam plates or 72-ct paper plates $.99 at Walgreens

And charcoal is cheapest at Kroger – $6.99 for 17-18 lb Kingsford (Use with coupon for free KC Masterpiece barbeque sauce from this week’s Ukrop’s circular!)

Find more deals by accessing the stores’ weekly ads online:

• Prices valid 6/28-7/4: Kroger, Ukrop’s, Target, Walgreen’s, CVS
• Prices valid 6/28-7/4: Walmart
• Prices valid 7/1-7/8: Tom Leonard’s, Whole Foods, Fresh Market

Check out more of Alison’s stellar cost-cutting tricks and tips over at Richmond Bargains or follow her on Twitter. Your wallet is sure to thank you.

Thinking about splurging on some bigger ticket items this weekend? Check out some of the Fourth of July sales going on around Richmond.

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