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Summer grilling, snacking and sun-soaking don't have to drain your wallet, especially when Aldi shelves are stocked with private-label products that rival the name brands you already love.
Aldi has built a devoted following by sourcing high-quality store-brand alternatives at a fraction of the cost, and summer is one of the best seasons to take advantage of that.
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Here are six Aldi summer picks under $10 that shoppers and reviewers consistently say hold their own against the big-name competition.
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Burman's Tomato Ketchup
Price: $2.15
Burman's tomato ketchup is Aldi's answer to Heinz, and blind taste testers called it a "dead ringer" for the name brand -- with nearly identical color, consistency and flavor -- at roughly 70% less per serving. At just $2.15 for a 38-ounce bottle, it's hard to argue with the math when you're topping burgers and hot dogs all summer long.
Burman's BBQ Sauce
Price: $2.05-$3.85
Burman's original barbecue sauce is a perennial Aldi fan favorite, with many shoppers swearing it tastes nearly identical to Sweet Baby Ray's. While a little pricier, Burman's Kansas City Style in particular has earned strong reviewer praise for its well-balanced sweetness that works across ribs, chicken and everything else hitting the grill this summer.
Park Street Deli Fresh Cut Salsa
Price: $2.39
Park Street Deli fresh cut salsa is Aldi's refrigerated salsa described by food writers as "as close to a restaurant-style salsa as I've tasted without it being homemade" -- a direct competitor to Tostitos Chunky Salsa at less than half the price. Available in mild and medium heat, it's a crowd-pleasing dip for cookouts and pool parties.
Clancy's Avocado Oil Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
Price: $3.29
Clancy's gluten free sea salt avocado oil kettle cooked potato chips go up against premium options like Kettle Brand avocado oil chips, which run $5 to $6 for a comparable bag at most grocery stores. Kettle-cooked for satisfying crunch and seasoned simply with sea salt, these have earned enthusiastic buzz from Aldi shoppers looking for a cleaner-ingredient snack this summer.
Nature's Nectar Lemonade
Price: $2.19
Nature's Nectar lemonade gives you a 52-ounce jug for just $2.19 -- less than a comparable bottle of Minute Maid or Simply Lemonade, which run closer to $3 at national chains. Reviewers note that Nature's Nectar delivers the same bright, sweet-tart flavor that makes it an easy swap for summer pitchers and picnic coolers.
Clancy's Wavy Potato Chips
Price: $1.99
Clancy's wavy potato chips are Aldi's take on Lay's Wavy, and at around $2 for a 10-ounce bag versus $4 to $5 for the name brand, the savings are immediate. Longtime Aldi shoppers consistently rank Clancy's as one of the best Aldi swaps in the snack aisle -- same satisfying ridged crunch, same classic potato flavor, at roughly half the cost.
Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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