Regardless, this is truly a gorgeous cutting board that would make the perfect focal point of any kitchen. Rachel gave this board top marks in every category, and she especially liked its smooth surface that was gentle on knives. Made from sustainable, eco-friendly bamboo, this surprisingly lightweight board is the perfect size 18" x 12". The reversible grooved and flat sides on this board make it practical for everyday or special occasion use. Like the Boos' wooden board, Totally Bamboo's board requires regular seasoning.
Try their Revitalizing Oil. It's also not dishwasher-safe and should be hand-washed and rinsed with warm water and soap. Learn more at TotallyBamboo. Totally Bamboo's board isn't as durable as the Boos board, but it looks just as beautiful and offers great value.
Where bamboo cutting boards were once seen as the cheaper wood-like cutting board alternative to traditional hardwoods, teak has been gaining momentum as a durable, sustainable, and reliable cutting board material. That's because teak is a bit more water resistant and requires less upkeep than wooden boards and even bamboo boards.
Teak does require more diligent cleaning than a plastic board, but it's as good for your knives' edges as other woods. The edge-grain board is a bit harder on knives than end-grain boards.
Edge-grain boards are made by gluing the sides of boards together. But this style can often avoid moisture build up and the ensuing cracking and warping better than end-grain boards. At 24" x 18", this cutting board may be too big for storage in most kitchens, but with its substantial size and beautiful color, it's nice enough to leave displayed on the counter or tucked up against the backsplash. At over 14 pounds, this cutting board is unlike to slip and slide while in use, too.
However, due to its size 14" x 21" , it's a bit larger than standard cutting boards, which makes it a great fit for people who need or prefer a big cutting board. Made of polypropylene plastic, this sturdy board is dishwasher safe and features non-slip feet to hold it in place. Although not especially deep, the juice grooves along the sides of the board are a nice feature and allow the juices to collect when you're slicing larger cuts of meat like beef tenderloin or roast chicken.
Rachel noted that the larger size of this cutting board helped her stay organized during prepping. However, storage may be an issue for this board in smaller kitchens. It probably won't fit in your dishwasher either, but it can easily be scrubbed and rinsed in your sink. Amazon's best-rated cutting board proves you don't have to spend a lot of money to get a really great cutting board - or in this case, set of cutting boards.
Reviewers love that these boards all have juice grooves and no-slip rubber handles that help you move the cutting boards around the kitchen safely and also secure it in place while you chop and slice. The largest board is a generous 16" x And if that kind of variety wasn't enough, these cutting boards are also available in 24 colors or color combinations.
If you love the look of a wooden cutting board and the convenience of plastic, Epicurean's composite board is an attractive option. Made from an eco-friendly paper composite material called Richlite, the All-in-One board is lightweight, completely dishwasher safe, and features handy non-slip feet. It's also reversible - the grooved side is intended for cutting and carving meat, while the flat side is intended for chopping and dicing. And because it's heat-resistant up to degrees F, you can even use it as a trivet.
Storage is easy, as it's thin and small enough The built-in, centered hole at the top of the board is a thoughtful feature, allowing you to store it on a wall-mounted hook. While the composite material can be tougher on knives and a bit noisy, this is a quality cutting board that checks all the right boxes for everyday tasks.
Farberware's generous 11" x 14" plastic cutting board may not be the most beautiful option on this list, and it may not have the most frills, but this BPA-free, polypropylene plastic cutting board is affordable and excellent for everyday use. The board is reversible so you can get double the cutting surface. A cut-out hand hole helps you move the cutting board easily, or hold it in place while you chop, mince, and dice. And the board is dishwasher safe for easy cleanup. Virginia Boys Kitchens' reversible board is a notch smaller 17" x 11" x 0.
Rachel was impressed by the quality of this board for its price point. It's especially valuable for people who frequently find themselves slicing meats like flank steak and chicken breast; the soft grains are easy on knives' edges. However, it's important to note that this cutting board arrives completely unseasoned and requires a bit of work to be primed for use. Regular seasoning will make the board darker, smoother, and more beautiful over time.
To see how well the boards healed after heavy knife use, we cut crusty bread with a serrated knife. We also noted how much each board slipped across a countertop, with and without a towel placed underneath.
Its In our tests, the juice groove on the OXO board was able to hold a surprising amount of liquid—an added benefit when chopping tomatoes or slicing a roast. And the grippy feet on the sides of the board keep in place better than other plastic boards that lack this helpful feature.
The redesigned board is 0. In our previous tests, the OXO did an excellent job of resisting stains and odors. We testers had plenty of room to chop, even with several ingredients piled on the board.
The juice groove on the board holds roughly half a cup of liquid, an impressive amount compared with other boards we tested. But if you prefer using a smaller cutting board that will have no issue fitting in a dishwasher, we also recommend the The board is also sold in two other sizes: the 8.
We think these smaller boards are best for simple tasks like slicing an apple or cutting lemon wedges, but not chopping vegetables for meal prep. However, after several uses, the surface becomes slightly scarred and allows for better traction, which keeps the blade from slipping. Most of our testers agreed that it looks professional and more presentable than the other plastic boards we tested. The rubbery feet on the sides of the board do an excellent job keeping it in place while chopping.
Negative reviews address two main concerns: counter slipping, when the board is used with only its rubber feet and no towel underneath, and knife scarring. Our own testing saw an OXO board scar under hundreds of knife marks, but so does any board. After long-term testing an older version of the OXO board for over three years, it bent more than we would have liked, despite never going into the dishwasher. Made from sustainably harvested teak , it feels better under a knife than most other boards we tested.
For those with the counter space and the patience for every-other-month oilings, we think this board will be a valued asset to your kitchen.
In every test, the Teakhaus allowed for smooth motion with a sharp knife, both parallel to and against the grain. The bamboo boards we tested were too hard on knife edges, while others, like the hinoki boards we tried, were too soft.
Teak wood fights off moisture more effectively than the most common wood-cutting-board materials, so it requires less oiling. In fact, Teak has been used in boatbuilding for more than 2, years because of its remarkable moisture-fighting properties. The inch-byinch Teakhaus board is 1. Sliding even just one or two layers of damp paper towels underneath eliminates any minor movements.
If counter stability without a towel is more important to you than reversibility, you could easily glue some rubber feet to this board. The Teakhaus board has slots in the ends that, while oddly shallow and unfinished, do help with lifting the board. This same size board is also available with a juice canal on one side.
For big jobs like carving a Thanksgiving turkey, we recommend the larger byinch version of this board , which also has a juice canal to catch drippings. Each Teakhaus board is different, more so than with maple boards, and each ages over time into richer colors. Chef Jennifer Boye was quickly drawn to the unique pattern, and she recommended it as her top wood pick.
It has simply picked up a few marks here and there. Contact Teakhaus if you need a refund or replacement. The biggest flaw for any wood board is the need for maintenance and for caution with liquids to avoid warping, cracking, and splitting. Teak withstands moisture better than most woods, but you should avoid letting liquids sit on the board for more than a few minutes, if possible.
Whenever possible, use the dishwasher to sanitize plastic boards, particularly after working with meats. Teakhaus offers a variety of cleaning techniques for its boards , including undiluted vinegar, a hydrogen peroxide solution, and bleach. Ward, however, recommends against using bleach, and so do we after seeing how it dried and discolored a Boos board we tested. Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory. We think every month is a smart middle ground for the Teakhaus, with some grace built into the more humid summer months.
But there is absolutely no harm in oiling your board if it looks thirsty. Another way to tell if your wooden board needs some oiling is to simply sprinkle some drops of water on the board with your fingertips, as suggested by J. As with a waxed car, water should bead up and seemingly float on top of a well-oiled board. If you see the water disperse, or seemingly soak into the wood, give it more oil. For more tips on cutting board maintenance—including how to clean, oil, sand, and fix a warped board—check out our video on the subject.
The thick polyethylene Hay Chopping Board feels great under a knife and comes in a variety of fun colors, but unfortunately it warped in the dishwasher and faded after scrubbing by hand. It also has grippy feet on one side of the board, which prevents you from chopping on both sides. We were disappointed to discover that the thin ReBoard by Material Kitchen was warped right out of the box.
It also has a large hole in one corner for hanging, which cuts down on usable board space. And it lacks grippy sides to keep the board from sliding around on the counter.
Initially, we liked the Prepworks board because it was inexpensive and made of low-density polyethylene which is a softer material than the OXO board we recommend so it felt great under a knife.
But it also loses points for being significantly smaller than the OXO board and lacking rubber feet to keep it stable. The Dexas byinch Pastry Super Board feels smooth under a sharp knife, and the surface has a roughed-up texture that keeps food from slipping.
Its Midnight Granite color hides knife marks and stains, but the board slips even with damp towels underneath. It also warped in our tests. However, it was badly warped out of the box and worsened after repeated washings in the dishwasher.
Williams-Sonoma offers an exclusive antibacterial cutting board. Its texture is similar to the Prepworks, if not quite as gripping, and its knife feel is better than most boards we dismissed. But its wide, smooth teaspoon just under 4 tablespoons juice groove releases liquids more easily than the OXO, and its handles are so barely indented as to be superfluous. We liked the counter-gripping feet and the surface texture on the Dexas Granite Grippboard , but it was so small it could barely hold half a diced onion.
Onion dicing felt good, carrot dicing was a bit loud, and a very sharp knife made mostly shallow surface scratches. But this board slips wherever if you lightly nudge it on a counter. A serrated knife left remarkably deep scars on this board. Our knives left murderous gouges in it. Glass boards, however, are tough on knives, dulling them quickly. Plus, glass boards make a lot of racket, what with two sharp materials glass and metal meeting with every chop, dice and julienne.
Stone Stone cutting boards are relatively similar to glass boards. They, too, are odor and scratch resistant.
They can handle warm temperatures and can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Just like glass boards, they pose a threat to knives, dulling them quickly. Stone boards also, because of their lack of friction, can cause a knife to run astray, slipping off the board and somewhere less than desirable.
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