Cutting board recommendations

1FUNVET · 09-09-2009, 09:45 AM

I want to get a larger cutting board. What type of material do you recommend? I have always used wood, and was considering bamboo but now my wife said she saw where wood is not sanitary compared to other materials. What say the Brethren ?

Fatback Joe · 09-09-2009, 09:47 AM

Without getting into the whole debate, I will just say

1 vote for bamboo.......I use it and love it.

Jorge · 09-09-2009, 09:52 AM

I've got a big Boos made of Maple, I think, that I love. My wife got me a fairly large Ming Tsai board from Sam's that is Bamboo that I use daily and really, really like. I've had various plastic boards that I used for chicken but over time they developed too many cuts where bacteria could hide, and sanding them down was too much of a hassle. The disposable paper boards that are so popular with Competition BBQ cooks are now my go-to board for chicken at home as well. 30 cents a piece, or something like that, is a bargain in comparison to the time it would take to clean a wood or bamboo board while prepping a meal.

Northwoods Smoke · 09-09-2009, 09:52 AM

I use acrylic, similar to the rubbermaid brand for food service.

I got mine at Wally World for about $20 (I think).

You can throw it in the dishwasher if that is a concern.

It has a drip edge to catch all those lovely juices.

Here is something similar to what I got. I am guessing the size is 16" X 24":

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=11948864

Skip · 09-09-2009, 10:32 AM

Disposable one. Its just that easy and should fit the bill every time.

Redwingsfn31 · 09-09-2009, 07:14 PM

I only use wood, but here is a link that can help ya make up your own mind.

http://www.reluctantgourmet.com/cutting_board.htm

JD McGee · 09-09-2009, 07:22 PM

Costco 1/2 x 18 x 24...$12.00...last forever!

HumboldtSmokeBBQ · 09-09-2009, 07:28 PM

wood, or bambo. Hey, people say that the wood holds bacteria. I got that, heard that. But i am not a slob, I clean my stuff. I think that recommendation is made for those who may fit the 'lowest common denominator' segment of our population. sometimes, crazy rules are made so that those too stupid to clean up after themselves, wont buy it. thank a lawyer.

landarc · 09-09-2009, 07:33 PM

I prefer the Epicurean boards of late. I really like Boos blocks, but, they are really pricey now, and the knock-offs are not as good. The Epicurean boards are fast, clean and durable.

andy_christy · 09-09-2009, 07:35 PM

I love my wood board. I use the thin flexible plastic boards on top of my wood board for poultry. I give my wood board a wipe down with bleach & water after use & then wash as normal.

Willard · 09-09-2009, 08:14 PM

Health inspector said proper cleaning of a wood board makes it more sanitary then the plastic boards. Key to that is the proper cleaning, if you do that, I like a good maple board. Sure saves the knives!

cdollar · 09-09-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willard

Health inspector said proper cleaning of a wood board makes it more sanitary then the plastic boards. Key to that is the proper cleaning, if you do that, I like a good maple board. Sure saves the knives!

+1

Chuck

Carbon · 09-09-2009, 09:25 PM

My wife says my 3" thick Boos monster board is too heavy and can't lift it off the counter. Too bad for her.
I like it because it is nicer than any fine furniture we own. I oil it regularly with food grade mineral oil.

Ksmoker1 · 09-09-2009, 09:26 PM

Can't go wrong either way.

Meat Burner · 09-09-2009, 10:09 PM

Most comps will not allow wood cutting boards. I actually prefer them if given proper care. Just throwing that out. No pros or cons.

09-09-2009, 09:45 AM	#1
1FUNVET Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-16-09 Location: Lake Charles La Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cutting board recommendations I want to get a larger cutting board. What type of material do you recommend? I have always used wood, and was considering bamboo but now my wife said she saw where wood is not sanitary compared to other materials. What say the Brethren ?

09-09-2009, 09:47 AM	#2
Fatback Joe is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-07-08 Location: Hampden, MA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Without getting into the whole debate, I will just say 1 vote for bamboo.......I use it and love it. __________________ FBJ WSM Medium Spicewine Stumps GF223 KCBS, NEBS Member

09-09-2009, 09:52 AM	#3
Jorge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-23-04 Location: DFW, San AntonioTx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've got a big Boos made of Maple, I think, that I love. My wife got me a fairly large Ming Tsai board from Sam's that is Bamboo that I use daily and really, really like. I've had various plastic boards that I used for chicken but over time they developed too many cuts where bacteria could hide, and sanding them down was too much of a hassle. The disposable paper boards that are so popular with Competition BBQ cooks are now my go-to board for chicken at home as well. 30 cents a piece, or something like that, is a bargain in comparison to the time it would take to clean a wood or bamboo board while prepping a meal. __________________ You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline - it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer. --Frank Zappa BOOGITY, BOOGITY, BOOGITY!!! Recipient of a Huggies box! Shut up, and cook!!!!

09-09-2009, 09:52 AM	#4
Northwoods Smoke Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-11-09 Location: Wisconsin Northwoods Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use acrylic, similar to the rubbermaid brand for food service. I got mine at Wally World for about $20 (I think). You can throw it in the dishwasher if that is a concern. It has a drip edge to catch all those lovely juices. Here is something similar to what I got. I am guessing the size is 16" X 24": http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=11948864 __________________ ProQ Excel 20 Weber One Touch Gold Original, Lightning Fast, Back-in-[B]Black[/B], Thermapen

09-09-2009, 10:32 AM	#5
Skip is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-24-07 Location: Wantagh, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Disposable one. Its just that easy and should fit the bill every time. __________________ WannaBeBBQueen's Prince Consort Swamp Pit BBQ's freeloader To part or not to part: that is the question. Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to part and suffer the slings and arrows of ostentatious brothers or to not part when faced with a sea of dissent, and by compromise end it? To part: to succeed. Forever more: and by succeed to say we win. Yeah it looks good...but how does it smell? Member of The Big Guns BBQ Team Semper Fumantem

09-09-2009, 07:14 PM	#6
Redwingsfn31 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-13-08 Location: Troy, Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I only use wood, but here is a link that can help ya make up your own mind. http://www.reluctantgourmet.com/cutting_board.htm

09-09-2009, 07:22 PM	#7
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Costco 1/2 x 18 x 24...$12.00...last forever! __________________ Wine Country "Q" Competition BBQ

09-09-2009, 07:28 PM	#8
HumboldtSmokeBBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-06-09 Location: Occupied State of Jefferson Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	wood, or bambo. Hey, people say that the wood holds bacteria. I got that, heard that. But i am not a slob, I clean my stuff. I think that recommendation is made for those who may fit the 'lowest common denominator' segment of our population. sometimes, crazy rules are made so that those too stupid to clean up after themselves, wont buy it. thank a lawyer. __________________ -UDS -COS(Moth Balled) -Santa Maria Grill -20,000 BTU Bayou Classic Charcoal Starter -22.5" Weber Kettle -Fish the dog-Loyal Team Mascot "You go to the BBQ Competition with the BBQ you have, not the BBQ you want"

09-09-2009, 07:33 PM	#9
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I prefer the Epicurean boards of late. I really like Boos blocks, but, they are really pricey now, and the knock-offs are not as good. The Epicurean boards are fast, clean and durable. __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

09-09-2009, 07:35 PM	#10
andy_christy Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: Indianapolis, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I love my wood board. I use the thin flexible plastic boards on top of my wood board for poultry. I give my wood board a wipe down with bleach & water after use & then wash as normal. __________________ Thanks, Andy CG w/SFB, GOSM w/SFB, Avacado Kamado, Big Red Kamado Kooker

09-09-2009, 08:14 PM	#11
Willard Got Wood. Join Date: 08-02-09 Location: Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Health inspector said proper cleaning of a wood board makes it more sanitary then the plastic boards. Key to that is the proper cleaning, if you do that, I like a good maple board. Sure saves the knives!

09-09-2009, 09:25 PM	#13
Carbon is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-24-08 Location: Los Angeles Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My wife says my 3" thick Boos monster board is too heavy and can't lift it off the counter. Too bad for her. I like it because it is nicer than any fine furniture we own. I oil it regularly with food grade mineral oil. __________________ ....UDS....Mini-WSM....Midi-WSM....Mod-ECB....22.5-OTG....34"wood fired pizza oven....

09-09-2009, 09:26 PM	#14
Ksmoker1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-10-09 Location: Bridgeport CT Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Can't go wrong either way.

09-09-2009, 10:09 PM	#15
Meat Burner Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-22-07 Location: Springfield, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Most comps will not allow wood cutting boards. I actually prefer them if given proper care. Just throwing that out. No pros or cons. __________________ my avatar swiped fatties from the plate....look how sorry he is. ________ Meat. NB Bandera with mods Weber 22 .5" x 2, 26.75" x 1 UDS x 3 KCBS CBJ Created "The Great Spam Revelation of 2011." www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111155

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