Publix isn’t the first brand to get into slow-cooker meal kits. While the kits are available in several Tampa-area stores' meat sections – separate from other Aprons kits – customers are able to request managers of their local stores to order them. Kits serve four people each, with every one including a liner to minimize cleanup. 13, the news outlet said – include three varieties: chicken and dumplings, chick roast and pork carnitas, which are available for a limited time. “If these were sold at a Publix near me, they would be a solid grab ‘n’ go option on a busy weeknight,” Kritzer wrote.Southeastern supermarket chain Publix has added a set of options designed for slow cookers to its line of Aprons meal kits, the Tampa Bay Business Journal has reported. Kritzer, who has tried Blue Apron and didn’t like it, said the Publix kits were as simple as advertised and made good-tasting meals, but not the best she has ever had. Vegetable pizza and spinach bacon salad $14.99 for 3 servings.Caramelized onion meatballs $11.99 for 2 servings.Phillips and in Tampa at Shoppes of Citrus Park.Īshley Gurbal Kritzer of the Tampa Bay Business Journal tested out two of the meals kits. Image credit: Publix Publix meal kits put to the testĬurrently, the meal kits are only available in Orlando at The Marketplace at Dr. Image credit: Publix Simplest prep (Heat and eat) Beef brats and sauerkraut with potato salad and baked beans

Image credit: Publix Simpler prep (4 steps or less) Southwest pork with raspberry sauce, potatoes, asparagus, peppers and onions Here’s a sample of what’s on the menu: Simple prep (6 steps or less) Caribbean chicken wings and roasted tropical potatoes The new meal kits come in three levels of preparation: simple, simpler and simplest. Read more: Where to find the lowest grocery store prices in America Publix debuts meal kits to compete with Blue Apron, HelloFresh Publix Aprons meal kits include “perfectly portioned, high-quality ingredients for you to prepare a restaurant-style dinner at home,” according to the beloved supermarket chain. Move over, Blue Apron! Publix is getting in on the growing meal kit trend at two of its Florida grocery stores.

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