Poor (of): locut. "poor person" is said for a product that replaces another generally more expensive or rarer one.
Sparkling wine is the poor man's champagne: a substitute for champagne, but less expensive.
The poor man's asparagus: leeks.
Cheese shavings are poor man's meat....
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