You've likely enjoyed a wiener schnitzel before. And, if not, today is an especially fantastic opportunity to try one. The wiener schnitzel is a famous deep-fried, bread-battered meaty dish originating in Austria. The Austrians are proud of their national dish and they've even created laws to uphold its recipe: wiener schnitzels are sometimes (mistakenly) made with pork, but in Austria law dictates that wiener schnitzels are only made with tender veal meat. Tenderized to a thin sliver, then salted, breaded, and deep-fried in clarified butter, creating a wiener schnitzel is a traditional tasty treat. These dishes are typically served with a lettuce salad, potato salad, or cucumber salad. In recent years, wiener schnitzels are served with more modern sides: fries, rice, and mashed potatoes. Around the world, wiener schnitzel is made with different meats - to the absolute shock of Austrians and their laws. Some recipes call for pork, or even chicken, and serve it in a sandwich or burger bun. This dish is very easy to make at home, meaning anyone can celebrate this national day - and enjoy their favorite meat in their wiener schnitzels. Try out a traditional Austrian recipe, and share your results with some friends and family for dinner.

National Wiener Schnitzel Day is served on September 9th. Tuck into this awesome Austrian dish for supper tonight!

We were unable to find the creator of this national day in our research, but we will be sure to keep you posted.