Posted on 09/09/2025 5:56:55 AM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL WIENER SCHNITZEL DAY
On September 9th, celebrate a traditional Austrian dish with National Wiener Schnitzel Day. This breaded recipe is made with veal.
#WienerSchnitzelDay
A law in Austria requires this dish to made strictly with veal. Chefs make Wiener Schnitzel by tenderizing a thin slice of veal and then lightly salting and breading it. It is then deep-fried in clarified butter. The term “Wiener Schnitzel” was first used in the early 1830s, though similar recipes appear earlier.
Wiener Schnitzel is traditionally served with lettuce salad, cucumber salad, or potato salad. Some people serve it with parsley potatoes. A slice of lemon may also be served with the schnitzel. Rice, roasted or mashed potatoes and French fries have also become popular side dishes to Wiener Schnitzel lately.
Variations of the dish exist in many cultures throughout the world including making it with pork rather than the traditional veal. Sometimes, restaurants offer Wiener Schnitzel as a sandwich. Layed with lettuce or cucumber slaw and a sauce on a pretzel bun, the sandwich makes for a satisfying meal. Add a side of spaetzle for the full complement of flavors.
HOW TO OBSERVE WIENER SCHNITZEL DAY
Make Wiener Schnitzel at home. Or, go to your favorite beer hall or restaurant and order some. Share your favorite recipes, too! While you're celebrating, don't forget to tag the restaurant that makes the best Wiener Schnitzel. Post photos on social media using #wienerschnitzelday.
NATIONAL WIENER SCHNITZEL DAY HISTORY
We were unable to find the origins of this food holiday.
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Notable Birthdays for September 9
Delilah Beasley (1872-1934) - The first Black female newspaper columnist (Oakland Tribune).
Harland David "Colonel" Sanders (1890-1980) - Founder of KFC.
Bruno E. Jacob (1899-1979) - Founder of the National Speech and Debate Association (National Forensic League).
Otis Redding (1941-1967) - Considered one of the greatest pop singers of all time.
Dennis Ritchie (1941-2011) - Computer scientist who created the "C" programming language.
Tom Wopat (1951-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as Luke in The Dukes of Hazzard.
Adam Sandler (1966-Still Living) - Actor in hit movies, such as Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2, and The Longest Yard.
Henry Thomas (1971-Still Living) - Child actor who played Elliott in the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
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Memorable Events for September 9
1791 - Washington, D.C. is named after President Washington.
1836 - Ralph Waldo Emerson publishes his essay Nature.
1850 - California is admitted as the 31st state to join the Union.
1956 - Elvis Presley makes his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
1957 - President Eisenhower signs the first Civil Rights Bill since Reconstruction.
1965 - Congress established the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
1966 - President Johnson sings the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act into law.
Thanks, I needed a bit of motivation, I'm lazy.
Just looked up traditional wiener schnitzel recipes, will get the ingredients and give it a go soon. The recipe does look easy.
Haven't decided on a side dish yet.
Better ping Laz.
Potatoes (any kind) and Sauerkraut German Style.....................
Weiner schnitzel Ping!.............
I'll tell you how it turned out.
(How is you pasture pet and manure generator doing? Gaining weight?)
Wiener Schnitzel is the mama of Texas famous chicken fried steak....
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