Do You Cut Tri Tip With The Grain Or Against The Grain?
Tri tip should be cut against the grain. The grain of the meat runs in one direction, so by cutting against it, you are disrupting the muscle fibers and making it easier to chew and more tender. If you were to cut with the grain, the meat would be tougher and harder to eat. So always make sure to identify the direction of the grain before slicing.