Jerky Cut across or with the grain

[sandyut]

Seems like most recipes call for EOR or London Broil cut across the grain. So far I have always cut across the grain.

BUT: all the butcher made jerky I buy is cut with the grain. and its insanely good and expensive. its a splurge thing. like yesterday.

SO what is the deal? is it preference or??? How do you cut yours?

 

[bmudd14474]

I always go against the grain. I was always taught that this will make it more tender as the fibers are smaller pieces this way. Never tried doing it with the grain. May have to give it a go. For Science.

 

[ajbert]

I always cut with the grain for what its worth. Except for deer, that gets ground and use the jerky gun.