Cutting board conditioning
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Just curious if anyone or how many people condition their cutting boards? I researched online on what to use and found 100 or so different opinions on how to do it and what to use. The most common was food grade mineral oil and bees wax. The other common one was linseed oil as that will actually harden over time.
Some said don’t use linseed oil and some said don’t use mineral oil and bees wax. I think it’s just all personal preference but should condition it in one way or another.
A couple other oils is almond oil and walnut oil, however if someone has a nut allergy it could give them a bad allergic reaction when food is prepared on it.
Oils to not use is vegetable and canola oil as they will turn rancid over time and actually grow bacteria.
At the time of the picture is just the first coat with the Cutting board oil. I will wait 1 hour then coat a second time. Let it sit for 24 hours then put on 2 more coats an hour apart. After another 24 hours I will use the Butcher Block conditioner for 2 coats 24 hours apart.
Will I use it or hang it in the kitchen I have not decided yet!!
Thank you again Waltons and Meatgistics, such a great pleasure to be a part of!!
twilliams I have been doing the same with similar products, first bamboo board. I am at six coats, but it is slowed absorbing quite a bit. I figured I would let it rest and try again in two weeks or so.
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tomhancock Do you have a picture of your cherry wood board?
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tomhancock Wow, for 20 years old, that looks fantastic. You have taken extreme care over the years. Good Job!
You’re the kind of person I would buy a used car from.
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We use a John Boos Oil & a cream conditioner. I also use another brand that is easier to find, but I cannot recall the name of it right now. Very Lightly heat the oil up before rubbing it on & letting it sit for 24 hours, then follow & maintain with the conditioning cream.
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I have made a few cutting boards for some friends and family and found this works really well. Its a great company and the product is made here in the USA!
Phil Layfield That is one nice looking board, good work. Only problem is, it looks to pretty to cut on.
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when mine get to marked up I just sand mine and reseal them
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