Brentwood Market & Deli – Brentwood, TN

There is a neighborhood market that serves up homemade foods, snacks, and ice cream. Brentwood Market & Deli offers items that are already prepared, or they can be orders hot and fresh. They have picnic tables inside the market that you can sit at and enjoy some food.

I ordered a chili cheese dog. They make a homemade chili that they covered the grilled hotdog with. They sprinkled shredded cheddar cheese on top so that it would melt. There was no way I could pick up this hotdog. It would have been so messy. I ate it with a knife and fork. The chili was not spicy, it was mild and had a generous amount of eat and beans. I would have liked a little more cheese on top since there was so much chili.

I also got to try the Reuban Sandwich. They made the sandwich on Marble Rye that was toasted up on the flat top grill. This allowed for a little crispiness. The corned beef was nice and salty. It was thinly sliced which made it easy to bite in to. The melted Swiss cheese helped calm that saltiness. The sauerkraut added a great sour, tanginess. The Russian dressing (which is basically mayonnaise and ketchup) helped tie it all together with a slight sweetness.

There was a side of tater tots that came with the sandwich. There was nothing fancy about these, just simple tots that were crispy from the fryer.

They make homemade Pork Rinds at the market. They are a popular item. They come plain with a little salt or with spicy seasoning for a little kick. It is so cool to watch them being made. They take the raw pig skin and drop it into hot oil. As the skin starts to cook, it puffs up to create an airy texture. While I was there, I was able to get a fresh made batch. These were still warm when I got the bag. They had a great crunch, and the spicy seasoning added the right amount of heat.

During my visit, they were making some of their homemade ice cream. This is also a popular item with their customers. They offer a variety of flavors, including peach, that is a seasonal flavor.

The one being made was Mint Chocolate Chip. They made this ice cream by hand not with a machine. I was lucky to get to try some of it, even though the cream mixture was not frozen yet.

The mint flavor was strong but not overpowering. There was a richness to it along with a creamy texture. I could only imagine how delicious this would be once it was frozen.

This is a great neighborhood market. It is perfect to pop in for a quick bite to eat or grab something to make at home. Check them out at www.thebrentwoodmarket.com and help support this local business.

Enjoy!

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