You’ve probably read in recipes and heard again and again that you should slice steak and other cuts of meat against grain. But what exactly is “the grain,” and why is it so important to slice against ...

One of the most important steps to ensuring a tender bite happens after cooking. Here’s how to master this tried-and-true carving technique. Claudia Totir / Getty Images If you’ve followed just about ...

When someone is said to "go against the grain," it usually means that they've done something unexpected, or that conventional wisdom suggests is unwise. But when it comes to cutting meat, going ...

This "life tip" has probably been drilled into you ever since you picked up a knife and started cutting and carving meat in your kitchen: always cut against the grain. By running the knife's blade ...