How to Care for Wood Cutting Boards
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- Wood cutting boards are a joy to use in the kitchen, and if cared for properly, they can last decades. Let Wirecutter kitchen writers Michael Sullivan and Lesley Stockton walk you through some key steps you can take to make sure you never have throw down extra dough to replace a wood cutting board.
Our video covers:
0:33 - A basic wash
1:37 - Nasty smells
3:05 - Tough stains
3:51 - Oil it up
5:47 - Deep cuts
7:28 - Warped boards
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Great video! My grandfather made me a cutting board when I started taking an interest in cooking. I was 16. I still use that same cutting board today at age 48. They truly can last an eternity if cared for properly.
Oh how special!
Do you have a favorite oil brand you use to maintain yours?
@@SleepyQuiet I've been using food grade mineral oil from Thirteen Chefs which I found on Amazon but any food grade mineral oil will work. I also use the mineral oil on all of my wooden spoons.
@@christinatolar4155 thanks for the reply! I wanna maintain my cooking supplies as well as you do! Thanks for the tip for the spoons. 😊
Do it yourself, go to woodprix and learn how to make it.
Super helpful!! My son is 21 and loves cooking and has been harassing me about a wooden cutting board for a while!😂 thank goodness for Christmas! Great video!!!
Woodworker/general handy person here. Wow! This is one of the best videos on cutting boards I've every seen, you hit on so many points with good methods. Super useful information here.
Hi People. Just so you know, you don't have to buy the fancy expensive mineral oils for cutting boards because you can get food grade mineral oil from the pharmacy for a fraction of the price :)
Just found out that we can use baby oil
@@OmarGarcia-bi7jq yeah, I probably wouldn't use baby oil as there is fragrance in all babyoil that I know of and there are also parabens in them too. You'll find mineral oil at the pharmacy less expensive than baby oil too.
@@tigress63 uhm, there are more harmful things in a baby oil than parabens tho, as fragrance, i mean you shouldn’t eat a cosmetic oil first of all, but actually you eat parabens in your fruits cuz they’re natural and the least harmful preservatives. There is just no evidence that shows it than the old paid ones haha. Many biochemists explain it. Anyway don’t apply a cosmetic oil to a kitchen gadget, mineral oil will do well.
@@danvo1571 I should have clarified that some baby oils are sold without fragrance have other chemicals in and agreed that one should not use a non-food grade oil. As noted though mineral oil from the pharmacy is safe on cutting boards because it can be used both internally and externally on one's body.
Or just use food oils that would be better than toxic mineral oil.
I never thought of oiling my wooden spoons. I throw them away when they look too dry. Good tip!
I do the same as all my bamboo and Wooden Spoons, spatulas and cutting boards I treat them all the same. Good point
Yikes!
This had a lot more smaller tips in it than I thought about looking for. Solid video.
Also, for cheaper warped boards, I just throw a paper towel or two under them when cutting.
Best video I have found on cutting board care. Addressed literally all of my questions! Great. Had to subscribe
My mama bought me a beautiful wooden cutting board for my birthday this year and I had to do my research! Thank you for all the valuable info. I'll be saving this to my watch later so I can come back and remember all the things. Lol
Food safe graded mineral oil found in the drugstore in the laxative section is perfectly safe. Rub it in let it soak in for a few hours. Wipe it off. No it won't have a laxative effect- you have to drink it by the tablespoon for that remedy!
And it's super cheap! Usually 1/4 the price or less than mineral oil sold for treating wood.
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yep! What a racket the foodies have over grandma's remedy for the punies
Also very good point LOL
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Thanks for the the Tip! This is exactly what I was wondering!!
As someone who makes wood cutting boards, I found this very useful and plan to direct people towards this video for proper care.
This took away a lot of the mystery surrounding wooden cutting boards for me. I might finally pull the trigger and buy one myself. Thanks!
These was one of the most fun, and comprehensive tutorial videos EVER! Thank you.
I love the quirky chemistry from this channel. You guys deserve a lot more views.
You both are incredible!! I made a wood cutting board and this is everything i need to know! Thank you so much!!
An absolutely delightful guide! 🙏 Just a note on plastic cutting boards, you CAN resurface them! 💜 Bust out your favorite oscillating or belt sander, pop some new paper on it, and go to town! I still suggest wooden boards so that you aren't creating microplastics, but you don't need to pitch those plastic cutting boards if you already have them! Wrap up with 320 grit or finer to ensure you get a smooth, nonporous finish. 🤙
Use them well, resurface and clean when needed, (toss the plastic bits in the recycling if you can and your region allows!) and get some wooden ones when the plastic boards have run their course! 😉💜
I’ve always wanted a big wooden cutting board like the chefs that I grew up watching and now that I’ve purchased my very first one I intend to take care of it like it was one of my kids.
He shall be named Pinocchio! ☝️
I make a lot of cutting boards and charcuterie boards. I’m going to send all my customers to this video from now on! Wow. Thank you for this from start to finish! Great job!!!
I have always used Olive oil to oil my cutting board almost on weekly basis. Didn't think about it going rancid. Good tip!
Thank you! There is information from first day to years later of owning and caring for a wooden cutting board. Lots of trouble shooting ideas to fix issues. I'm so glad to see that there are solutions to fix and keep a board instead of throwing it and replacing it.
Great information
A lot of great information including things i never thought to ask.
Thank you both.
Excellent info, got all the answers to my questions, thank you so much!
This video is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks so much for all the great info! Saving for the future! 😊
First, you don't look old enough to have a 20 year old cutting board. Second, thank you for the good advice in caring for our new wooden board! 🍂🍃 🍞 🍃🍂
thanks for this. I do have a collection of wooden kitchenwares which I bought a couple of years ago. I wipe them with mineral oil or any cooking oil to protect and make them look brand new.
Wow! This was the best instructions a person could use. Great video easy to follow with so much information in it. 👍🏻 thank you… and you are both adorable 😅
Thank you very much for sharing these helpful tips.
Wow that’s such a helpful video! I’m doing some of these today!
awesome! finally will be able to take care of a decent quality board after years of dollar store bamboo cutting board splits
Such a useful video! Thanks guys! Great video!!
Giving my friend some cedar salmon planks so wanted to clean them. Thanks for this video.
Thanks for all of these tips💞
I finally know how to care for a mini Rushia, thank-
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I use Tried & True Danish oil on my wood cutting boards and utensils. I think it makes the wood look more lively than mineral oil. But I generally only use one coat instead of three on cutting boards so it doesn’t build up a film. Saves money and time. There’s an article that mentions the idea of food safe finishes is a myth as all finishes are food safe after they’re fully cured.
Another tip: check thrift stores. I found a beech chopping block for $3 that needed just a little help. There were a few rough spots like chips and indents so I just sanded it down from 100 - 220 with a random orbital sander until the faces were flat then oiled it, and now it’s ready for a new life. I’d much rather spend $3 on a one-beer project than $280 on a Boos Block.
Wonderful!!! Thank you!!!!
great video ..the best I've found
awesome video ..thanks
Wow, I was about to get another cutting board, now I need some sand paper and oil thanks!
Wonderful video. So informative. Taking care of things and making them last is a great feeling.
It's a small silly thing but I love when youtubers keep the f*^k ups in or the bloopers. We're on Yt for real people... and it makes the presenters so much more personable. Good call on the editor keeping this in.
The mess ups are scripted. These arent real people. Its CG
@@DevinAK49 good point I'm half inclined to believe you a lot of fake sh*t on the web. Especially politicians, I watched a compilation of e Warren making the same joke at every event. Cringe to the max
Great video. Help. I just purchased a new cutting board. What do I need to do first? Thank you
Hey, thanks for the tips, it's really helpful.
Definitely a good idea to edit your video title here! How to care for woodEN cutting boards
It may also work on other wood?
Thank God bless
Acacia Wood Cutting Boards are the best. Mine are beautiful after years of use, the sharpest of my knives don’t make even a dent in them and they clean super easy and dry fast, no need for oil and they don’t get fuzzy and over time stains give the wood character and they are reasonably priced between $20 to $40 a board. I make sushi on one and cut my veggies on another and my third is for meats.
Hi, does it apply also to Bamboo cutting boards?
In Sweden we use cold pressed boiled
Linseed oil for wood it’s great’
Thank you! I have a large Boos Board that I have had for 20 years. It has some deep cuts in the board and I was wondering if it was safe to sand then oil. Now I know.
Jennifer Perry My Scraproom a random orbital sander would be you best friend.
Yes you can sand them and then reseason them with a mix of oil and beeswax.
Hi, any idea how to remove oil stains from cheese on a wooden board? i have tried baking soda/water, and dish soap as well and nothing has worked. If you have any tips please let me know :)
This was so useful.... thank you
Do you wash after the mineral oil is done drying up?
After washing your board do you oil it straight away or let it dry before oil application ?
Do you wax board after it’s soaked up the oil?
Do you do the lemon salt thing on both sides?
For example, would you lemon/salt side 1 and scrape off after it’s dried. Flip it over and lemon/salt side 2 and scrape off after it’s dried?
Or do you only lemon/salt the side you cut with? Or do you cut on both sides of the board anyways?
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Where do you store a wood bord. I leave my plastic one out on the counter next to the sink. It has on feet on it. Will a foot less board mold on the bottom if I leave it on the counter? I would like to get a big bord (20x15x2) or even larger.
Would these tips apply for bamboo cutting bord??
I tested this technique, after my oil treatments I put my board into the oven for a short period then let the oven cool off with it in
Naturally refined coconut oil also as an alternative
What if your cutting board has mold. Should I throw it away and just start again? Or is it salvageable
Will the cleaning, deodorizing, & oiling work the same for a butcher block island top? My island is actually an old cabinet from a company called This End Up (the first incarnation of the company; it’s been reopened using same buildings, machines, employees, etc...) The can’t has a hutch top but we never bought one bc the initial company closed. This piece along w the kitchen table, chairs, & another cabinet with the hutch have been in the family for more than 25-35 years. My husband & daughter added the butcher block top some years after I began using it as an island. I’m still leery of cutting on it but I do prepare a lot of foods on it & would like to knead bread dough on it. I wanted to get better idea of cleaning & more info about oiling before doing so mostly too bc its immovable unless the recessed bolts are removed & I have 2-3 grown ppl to take it off.
I recently purchased a John Boos Block 212 Chop-N-Slice maple wood cutting board (a cheaper version). The surface seems a bit rough, I was wondering if I can sand it before seasoning it, since I like the smooth surface as the more expensive version of cutting board. Thanks!
Of course you can. Sand it anytime you want. I'd spritz some water on it and let it dry to raise the grain then lightly sand it and oil it
Question: I just bought a new bamboo cutting board, do I wash it first with warm water and soap, let it dry then apply mineral oil. Or should I apply mineral oil it first and then wash it after??
What about using Salad Bowl Finish on a new cutting board that I just bought?
Not a good idea because that finish is not meant to be cut or chopped on.
When I was in High School, I worked in a small grocery store. They had this little guy from Ireland, who was their butcher. Looked like a leprechaun. He would cut meat on a big butcher block table. The way he cleaned it was to spread rock salt on the top and scrub it down with a big wire brush. When he was done, he would just clean it off with a dust brush and that was it. Apparently the salt did all the cleaning and disinfecting.
I use a beeswax and mineral oil mixed together instead of plain mineral oil. The beeswax/oil combo works better. But for the first time use do just mineral oil and then do the beeswax. The beeswax will keep the mineral oil from evaporating so quickly.
Beeswax will also create a film that is more water resistant than just mineral oil. The vast majority of board creams are a combination of food safe beeswax and mineral oil, with maybe another secret ingredient or two as well.
Just a thought, I have a plastic cutting board that I use for meat, chicken and garlic. I use my bamboo board for everything else.
Bamboo is notoriously tough on knife edges due to its high silica content. A hardwood like maple or beech would be better
When sanding what’s a good grit sand paper to finish with?
Any is fine as long as you use an apple branded box to wrap around.
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How many applications of oil should you do with a new wooden board? Is one treatment enough? I plan to oil and then finish with a beeswax product, but not sure if I need to do multiple oil applications before I use the beeswax.
I oil it until it stops soaking in the oil or takes a long time to soak up. I bought a 3.5" maple board and it soaked up two 16oz bottles of mineral oil before it got saturated. I'd dump a bunch on and rub it in with my hands. After the first oiling you won't need that much as maintenence
n.b. You MUST rinse boards off after you wash with detergent. The rinsing sucks the dirt out of the pores (diffusiophoresis).
You guys are funny together lol
Good job, girls.
My board has feet (legs), should I still wash the feet side as well?
You forgot to mention to only use "Food Grade" mineral oil if you go that route! Other than that the video was great!
Hey there! Great video. I’m wondering if anybody can help out on a wood board issue- I’ve bought a few wood boards recently, each one says to wash it off in the sink before use. Each time I do, little splinters pop up. I found out quickly not to rub them very hard or else more splinters arise. On my most recent one, a bamboo one, as I was oiling it (dabbing with a mineral oil saturated paper towel to not rub access splinters up) I noticed little splinters coming anyway. Is this a sign of a cheap board, or is this just what happens? The little splinters are tiny, but the board feels gritty and you can see them in the oil. Is there any way to get rid of them so i can have a smooth board that I can rub with a cloth?
i think the vid kinda mentioned it under diff terms, and recommended sanding it w wash
So so so helpful!
Will it work if the salt is not kosher?
Any tips for when you do accidentally get a bit of mold on a cutting board? I have a bamboo board that's got some dark mold spots on the its bottom (it has rubber feet). I ignored the problem for years, but recently used some diluted bleach on it, which lightened the mold spots. Think I need to go back in with a less diluted wash/spray.
I've used a fine steel wool and for some really stubborn stains, sandpaper. Finished with beeswax/mineral oil.
Is it necessary to constantly clean both sides??
And sit the board upright after wiping it down each and everytime?
I typically just spray with the vinegar solution.
my wooden utensils are turning white due to molds. how to remove molds?
What kind of oil could I use if I can't find those fancy oils for my cutting board (it's a cheap bamboo board)
Cheap mineral oil from the pharmacy.
If you use the board daily and rinse and lightly soap it daily how often generally speaking should it be oiled. If it is every day after each use I am getting a plastic board lol..
Does coconut oil work?
But when do you want to do the cleaning and the salting?
what's the purpose of the divot around the border on some cutting boards like the one Lesley oils up
It's to collect juices and prevent runoff.
That's the blood groove. Blood or juices collect there and not on your counter.
where do I get that Apple sanding block?
App store
How do you wash and dry cutting boards that are non movable?
Your best bet is not to have any non-movable cutting boards because cutting boards are meant to be washed after each use. If you have non-movable boards the best bet is to use a scrubbing sponge with a mix of water and a few drops of biodegradeable dish detergent but even then there will build up on the wood that can foster bacteria and listeria.
Do you have to “seal” a wooden cutting board?
Thanks guys.
Why the Kosher salt? Why not just salt?
Unfortunately, I didn't know this... I have a warped and cracked cutting board.
9:04 very funny. good job
Make sure to wipe/scrape on the grain of the wood not in circular motion. Also don't waste your lemons, buy Howard's (i see you used their mineral oil!) board cleaner, oil and conditioner and youre golden!
Do you have video for a cracked board?
Cracked boards are a lost cause. Unless you have avid wood restoration skills you are better off buying a new board.
Does this also apply to bamboo boards?
I personally don't like bamboo boards because the bamboo fibers are put together using a resin that you can never tell what is made of. This is specially true if the bamboo board is 'Made in China'.
Don't waste good salt. The only use for table grind salt is cleaning, cutting boards and wood pestles. ONLY use food grade oil, is the best suggestion, however I use boiled linseed oil. Durable and clear
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Should I use a different board for meat and fish. Are the cleaning tip the same after cutting raw meat? Thank you
Peggy: Since they haven't responded yet - I'll tell you what I do: I use heavy-duty plastic cutting board for fruits and veggies. All meats are cut on the wood board - which I wash immediately after use - and go to 1:37 in this vid for fish odors. v/r Colleen
It’s best to have different boards for different applications.
@@TheIkaika777 Separate boards are not necessary, just like separate knives and separate pairs of hands are not necessary. A single board will do, as long as it's cleaned properly when necessary. For example, you'd want to clean the board between cutting raw chicken and cutting fresh salad greens (the same way you'd wash your hands or your knife).
With that said, multiple boards do make prep work easier by reducing the need to clean your board while cooking. But there's no need to dedicate them to a certain type of food.
@@TheIkaika777 No need for separate boards. Just wash the board properly as needed, just as you do with your hands, knife, etc. With that said, multiple boards do make prep work easier by reducing the need to wash boards while cooking.
VanGrindz, in restaurants, which I worked years in and my father owned four, we used separate cutting boards to make sure there was no chance of cross-contamination. Even washing the board good does not 100% guaranteed you won’t cross contaminate going from raw chicken or meat to produce.
“Everyone uses cutting boards regularly in their kitchens yet, unfortunately, not many people are aware of the fact that they need to have separate cutting boards for different food. The general impression people get is that butcher block boards belong only in deli or restaurant kitchens. The simple rule of thumb is to have one board for meat-related products and another for produce, such as fruit and vegetables. This is why we have composed this article, to tell you in detail about the adverse effects of using a single cutting board for multiple purposes. You will also learn simple tips and techniques to keep yourself and your family safe from food-related diseases.”
***“The reason for this is that raw red meat, seafood, poultry and eggs can spread bacteria to other foods even after washing. Cutting boards and butcher block boards alike tend to nurture bacteria in their tiny pores even after they have been washed properly.”
www.butcherblockboards.com/news/seperate-cutting-board-safety.aspx
“Cutting Boards and Food Safety.”
www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/safe-food-handling/cutting-boards-and-food-safety
6:35 bro is using an iphone box, a true tool of the trade lol