cday23 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 What is the best type of cutting board to buy? Is there a difference in getting any wood board and getting a bamboo board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Setzler Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Yes there is. I recently purchased a set of three cheap bamboo cutting boards on woot just to have a few extras around. These are thinner boards and if there are thicker ones out there they might work better, but all three of these boards are warped after just a few weeks of using them several times a week. IMO, the best type of WOODEN boards to buy are the end grain boards. They aren't gonna warp. There is also absolutely nothing wrong with buying plastic boards. I have several of those and I use them for cutting my meat down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQ Bob Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I have a very nice butcher block chopping table, but am concerned about cutting raw meat on it, so +1 for the plastic boards I use for meat. Easy to keep clean and dishwasher safe. The butcher block is great for other cuttings and for making bread dough on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I have some nice thick bamboo boards that I wouldn't trade for! As John points out, thicker is better. Check out your local Bed, Bath, & Beyond for starters ... Take your 20% off coupon for starters. Amazon is also good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrvinF Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 How to make a butcher block end grain cutting board Irvin F. King Griller w/Auber PID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 The nice thing about bamboo is that it is a very hard surface. Wood tends to get quite porous and thus you can end up with cross contamination, which as we know from our friends at the FDA and CDC and other alphabet soup government agencies, WILL KILL YOU! Geez, my Mother was deliberately trying to kill us! How did I ever make it this far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Following is a link to a YouTube video that gives a nice quick review of bamboo cutting boards. http://m.youtube.com/index?&desktop_uri ... jusqBlmOBI Hope you enjoy! This guy has a channel that has some good content. I always get some good ideas from him. Y'all have a great day and great cooks! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I've got a big bamboo board, but more often than not I just reach for a cheap plastic board for ease of cleanup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbuddy Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I've been using Epicurean Cutting Boards for years and they are awesome. We have them in a few different sizes. Especially enjoy the non-slip series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpom Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I just use a pampered chef "plastic" board. Had it for a very long time. Sams Club sells some "plastic" for a few bucks that look good to me. I do plan on making a wooden board this year. Worth noting that a very hard surface will shorten the life of your knife edge. For dough and such I use corning glass "counter savers" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsilies Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 How to make a butcher block end grain cutting boardIrvin F. King Griller w/Auber PID I Made 3 of these off of this video. The boards are great. Very durable and easy on the blade. They do take time but Mark's directions are spot on. Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captndan Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 As long as it's NSF approved..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I have two large plastic boards on my island. They can be directly washed in the sink and bleached. The soft surface does not dull the blades. They are under $20 each. Wood or bamboo would be more attractive but for me-- more special care would be required in not just hosing them down. The best thing with these boards is if you put shelf liner under them they do not move at all. http://www.amazon.com/Duck-1100731-Non- ... helf+liner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpom Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I have two large plastic boards on my island. They can be directly washed in the sink and bleached. The soft surface does not dull the blades. They are under $20 each.Wood or bamboo would be more attractive but for me-- more special care would be required in not just hosing them down. The best thing with these boards is if you put shelf liner under them they do not move at all. http://www.amazon.com/Duck-1100731-Non- ... helf+liner The shelf liner is a GREAT idea Marty. I keep a small roll in the drawer just for that purpose. A moist kitchen towel will work in a pinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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