Picked up a new cutting board today

[StreetPreacher]

I was just looking on the Boos website for a block to replace the crappy one I have, and one of my coworkers suggested that I should be looking at somehthing made from bamboo instead of maple.

The reasoning seems to be that bamboo is harder and absorbs less moisture, making it a safer and more durable cutting surface.

Now I've come to really respect Secure after reading his culinary threads, so I was just wondering what other people's opinions are on bamboo v.s. maple?

[CrazyRuskie]

Butcher block is nice. We have a 4' x 8' solid piece of unfinished maple butcher block 1 3/4" thick that we're going to build a dining table with for my mom. Should be pretty sweet.

[StreetPreacher]

Secure: Thanks for the tip. On my lunch break I hit up the local restaurant supply store and picked up a 'small' Boos block!


I can't wait to break it in, my old one was just too small and weak for my needs.

[secure]

Nice. Keep it well oiled after every use for the first month or so then go back to every week. I still love mine!

[289FIA_Cobra]

We have a similar board. Juices have a place to go when slicing out a 5 rib roast!!!

[CityConnection]

I have a questions about chopping blocks and chopping tables. I am considering buying one, but how do you clean it if it is too big to fit into the sink?

[RyySter]

Boos has some good stuff thats for sure! Good stuff guys.

[secure]

Wood cutting boards are easy to deal with actually. One thing I don't do on mine is cut any raw meats. I usually scrape it real good once a day to get moisture out.
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