I have in the past had some shocking chopping boards. Eg. the scanpan one was sealed, and didn't last long before it fell apart. So, what is the trick when buying chopping boards?
Would love to hear your advice.
Wooden Chopping Board Recommendations
poiuy1234 on 11/03/2015 - 11:34
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depends..
egde grain is better than end grain for your knives.
never leave it wet for too long so it becomes waterlogged and make sure to oil/wax it often to prevent it from drying
Thank you both! Any suggestions on what oil to use?
I use this
http://www.amazon.com/Howard-BBC012-Butcher-Conditioner-12-O…
but john boos wax is also good
if you can't find either, you can use food grade mineral one.
The board looks so much better after you wax/oil it and it helps to make it helps to repel water
tung oil
I think the bamboo one's are better? Could be totally wrong though. Maybe someone can confirm. Coles has a bamboo one for $5/6.
If you're from Adelaide go to Harris Scarfe. Good quality kitchen range at prices that are rarely beaten.
Bought a reasonably thick and solid one piece board for my last one and has lasted for years so far. Anything made from multiple pieces will eventually fall apart I've found.
Look for one made of kiri wood. Its a softer wood that won't blunt your knives. I've had 2 Tojiro brand ones for about 7 years now and still in great condition. If anything I just need to give them a light sanding and re-oiling.
Thanks for that! It's a shame that a large Tojiro is cheaper than the medium. Wish I had a sink large enough to be able to wash it.
Just out of curiosity, do you use the same chopping board for raw meat and vegetables?
nah. i generally use the wooded ones for veg, fruit and cheese and breads. i just use those plastic ikea ones for meat because they dont absorb the juices.
Are you near to any kitchen installers? My cutting board is made from the bit the installers cut out to fit a sink - you know the wooden old-fashioned looking benchtops? It is very solid (and heavy though) and looks like the top of a butcher's block. I just sanded the edges nicely round and use a good slop of olive oil rubbed in by hand regularly when it starts to look a bit pale. Had it for years.
ikea.