Today is National Pickle Day! Celebrate with dill-licious deals, chef picks and more

Brian Devenny, culinary operations manager at Cock 'n Bull in Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, Pa., sticks with a supermarket classic: "These are a great kosher dill pickle with a fresh, crisp flavor that my wife, my three children and I all love snacking on.”

Chris Cunningham, owner of JT's Genuine Sandwich Shop in Chicago, agrees. Though he tries to stick with local brand Vienna's kosher dill, he'll also grab Claussen pickles in a pinch. "I love snacking on sour fermented pickles, but for sandwiches, I like the crunch and saltiness of refrigerated kosher dills," he says.

A couple of chefs called out Mt. Olive as a go-to, including Nicola Blaque, owner of Freight Fried Chicken in San Antonio, Texas. "At my restaurant, we use Mt. Olive Bread and Butter chips to elevate our crispy fried chicken. The pickles' sweet-tart taste complements the savory spices for an unforgettable bite," she says.

Dennis McGuire, chef at Van Gilder's Jubilee Restaurant in Pocono Pines, Pa., buys Mt. Olive kosher dill spears for his own home. "The snap is just right and has the perfect amount of pickling spices as not to make it too sour, and it's a great accompaniment to any sandwich," he says.

Food Network star Jeff Mauro (aka the Sandwich King) knows pickles — he sells his own relishes under the brand Mauro Provisions. "Our Honey Pepper Relish, besides my son Lorenzo, it is my greatest creation. It's sunny, sweet, spicy, crunchy and funky all at the same time," he says. 

At the supermarket, he gravitates towards Bubbies Pickles, especially the Spicy Bread & Butter Chips. "They're thoroughly addictive with a tangy sweet and spicy flavor. Amazing on the side of any steak or meatloaf!"

John Kanell, founder of Preppy Kitchen and author of the new cookbook Preppy Kitchen SuperEasy: 100 Simple and Versatile Recipes, is another Bubbies fan: "They pack a really well-balanced flavor profile and they always have a great crunch," he says. "Their Bread & Butter Pickles are my go-to for sandwiches and hamburgers."

Owen Han, TikTok's "King of Sandwiches" whose debut cookbook, Stacked, just came out in October, says Grillo's Pickles are the freshest available.

Chef Vi Nguyen, director of culinary operations at Thompson Restaurants based in Reston, Va., also loves Grillo's: "The first time I ever tried these, I was hooked. I love that they come refrigerated and have a great garlic flavor and freshness about them!"

Wickles is a staple in the South, but Jason Ufema, co-owner of Shy Bear Brewing Company, keeps them stocked at home in Pennsylvania: "I am generally obsessed with Wickles Pickles," he says. "Their original recipe is that perfect combination of sweet, sour and spicy, with a nice balance of garlic and dill. These pickles are the perfect topper for our buttermilk- and curry-marinaded fried chicken sandwich. The flavor cuts through the decadent nature of this sandwich like a hot knife through butter."

Looking for something with extra bite? Paul Pszybylski, California Pizza Kitchen's vice president of culinary and executive chef, says these cornichons from French brand Maille are his go-to. "They are perfect on the side of a charcuterie plate with beautiful meats and cheeses, or with simple roast pork loin and potatoes with stone-ground mustard. I'm a fan of Gibsons and I have even added them to cocktails instead of pickled onions."

Who wouldn't relish the scent of dill wafting through their car? Okay, maybe this isn't for everyone, but devout pickle lovers will get a kick out of this silly gift.

This balm hydrates chapped lips with organic beeswax, coconut oil and olive oil — but what really makes it impressive? Its realistic pickle flavor!

Heads up: Any pickle lover will appreciate this adjustable dad hat. Its embroidered design is, dare we say, subtle?! 

No one knows for sure how the tradition of hanging a pickle on the Christmas tree started (some think it comes from Germany, but many Germans haven't heard of it) — but does it matter? It's a funny idea, made even more charming when you hang a blown glass ornament like this one. 

Cuts and scrapes are no laughing matter, but they seem a little less serious when you cover them up with a dill-shaped bandage. And these get nearly 1,000 five-star reviews from Amazon shoppers, so can you really go wrong?

These utensils are for the pickle lover who really wants to get down to business: Each has three stainless steel prongs at the end for spearing pickles. They also work on other jarred foods like olives.

The name of this book says it all. Written by the founders of Grillo's Pickles and chef Raphael Jacob Khutorsky, it includes recipes for pickling all kinds of foods, plus pickle-forward dishes like dips, sandwiches and even slushies.

Washington, D.C.-based The Neighborgoods turns pickle spears into works of art. This adorable design is made with water-based inks printed onto unbleached cotton, machine-washable towels. 

Hair claws are back, and they're better than ever if you're going off this delightful design. It's hand-painted to look like a pickle and boy, does it pack a (stylish) punch! 

'Tis the season to spear no expense on your pets. This large dog toy — it measures about 12 inches — pays homage to the Christmas pickle tradition, but is soft and fluffy to entertain your pup.