The Right Way to Cut Steak (Most People Get This Wrong)!

The way you cut your steak changes everything — the tenderness, the texture, even how much you can actually chew. And most people are doing it wrong. MASTER YOUR GRILL: *Get my new cookbook* "The Texas Backyard Kitchen - Complete Meals from Fire to Table: https://kamadojoemasterclass.com/the-texas-backyard-kitchen/ *Get my Kamado Joe Owner's Handbook* (100+ pages of setup, maintenance, and pro techniques): https://kamadojoemasterclass.com/the-kamado-joe-owners-handbook/ In this video I break down how to cut steak properly — specifically how to identify and cut against the grain on flat iron, bavette, skirt steak, and other cuts where muscle fiber direction makes or breaks the bite. Get this wrong and even a perfectly cooked steak can be tough and chewy. What You'll Learn: • How to identify the grain on any cut of beef — it's not always obvious • How to cut steak against the grain correctly, including at an angle • Why cutting direction matters more than cook temperature on tougher cuts • The specific cuts where this technique makes the biggest difference This is one of those techniques that takes 30 seconds to learn and immediately improves every steak you'll ever cook. 🔥 What cut are you going to try this on first? Tell me in the comments. 📌 New here? Subscribe for Texas BBQ made simple on the Kamado Joe 🔔 New to the channel? Subscribe for Texas BBQ made simple on the Kamado Joe — new videos every week. Austin's Kamado Joe Masterclass helps you grill better and eat better. Step-by-step BBQ tutorials built around the Kamado Joe ceramic cooker — from your first fire to competition-level cooks. 📘 MASTER YOUR GRILL: Stop guessing and start grilling with confidence. Download my Kamado Joe *Owner's Handbook* (100+ pages of setup, maintenance, and pro techniques): https://kamadojoemasterclass.com/the-kamado-joe-owners-handbook/ Watch my video about Why You Need a FireBoard Temperature Control Device here: https://youtu.be/L5ybR3GnTbQ PAID AFFILIATE LINKS Knives Zwilling Pro 8" Chef's Knife: https://amzn.to/4halBSK Zwilling Pro 4" Paring Knife: https://amzn.to/3VYVZhO Zwilling Pro 5.5" Boning Knife: https://amzn.to/4q5GzGb Dalstrong 12" Slicing Knife: https://amzn.to/42AdnNx Dalstrong 8" Butcher's Knife: https://amzn.to/3IY0ztN BBQ Tools & Supplies FireBoard 2 Drive: https://fireboardlabs.sjv.io/mOLV9q FireBoard Pro: https://fireboardlabs.sjv.io/kOyX4d FireBoard 2: https://fireboardlabs.sjv.io/OekJrN Kamado Joe Cover: https://amzn.to/46S8IrE Kamado Joe Karbon Steel Griddle: https://amzn.to/4nUe3pm SMOKEWARE Chimney Cap for Kamado Joe: https://amzn.to/42hy5BR Kamado Joe Classic: amzn.to/3MXpaNT Kamado Joe Cast-Iron Grates: amzn.to/4ehLJIP Kamado Joe Griddle Plate: amzn.to/3AYbL5e High-Heat Gloves (ULINE S-25687): https://www.uline.com/Product/ProductDetailRootItem?modelnumber=S-25687 Leather Welding Gloves: https://amzn.to/4rMWlG7 Pellet Smoke Tube (Set): https://amzn.to/4aAvR3J Kick Ash Basket: https://amzn.to/4qdnNwI Kick Ash Can: https://amzn.to/4rGjIkshttps://amzn.to/4rGjIks Karbon Steel Griddle: https://amzn.to/4nUe3pm Recipes at https://kamadojoemasterclass.com.com If you like the video let me know, and please subscribe. Thanks for watching. BUSINESS INQUIRIES: dscott@kamadojoemasterclass.com FTC Disclaimer: This video does NOT contain any paid promotion, sponsorship or endorsement. All opinions are my own. I do use affiliate links. As a customer, you do not pay any more or less because of an affiliated link. A small percentage of the sale will go to the person who generated the link. Thank you for supporting my channel. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:10 Why It's a Cutting Problem (Not a Cooking Problem) 0:35 Understanding the Grain 1:20 The Cuts That Demand This: Skirt, Flank & Flat Iron 1:37 Step 1: Identify the Grain Before Cooking 2:36 Step 2: Rest the Meat 3:03 Step 3: Use a Sharp Knife 3:33 Step 4: Master the Two Cutting Angles 4:08 How Thin to Slice 4:18 Multi-Muscle Cuts: Brisket & Hanger Steak 4:47 When You Don't Need to Worry About Grain 5:22 Try It on Your Next Cook #kamadojoemasterclass #KamadoJoe #TexasBBQ #BBQTips #Steak #FlankSteak #SkirtSteak #Brisket #AgainstTheGrain #GrillingTips #BBQMasterclass #FlatIronSteak #HangerSteak #HowToSliceSteak #CeramicGrill #TexasBarBecue This video from Austin's Kamado Joe Masterclass demonstrates essential techniques for cutting brisket, highlighting how the grain can change direction on a whole beef brisket. Learn how to cut precisely with a sharp knife, separating the flat from the point before slicing. This cooking tutorial is perfect for anyone looking to master their brisket preparation.