The board is where every recipe begins. These seven cover wooden boards for daily prep, plastic boards for raw meat and boards beautiful enough to serve on.
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Before you buy: check the dimensions against your cupboards, drawers and dishwasher, confirm induction compatibility for pans if you need it, and read the care notes, because cast iron, carbon steel and wooden boards should never go in the dishwasher.
1. John Boos R-Board Maple Cutting Board, 18×12
A thick, made-in-the-USA maple board that is kind to knife edges. Oil it monthly and it will last for years.
Best for: A main everyday board.
Verdict: The classic wooden board.
2. Sonder Los Angeles Alfred End Grain Walnut Board, 17×13
End-grain walnut with a juice groove and side handles. End grain hides knife marks and is gentle on blades, and the walnut looks beautiful as a serving board too.
Best for: Carving and serving at the table.
Verdict: The board you leave out on show.
3. Teakhaus Edge-Grain Teak Carving Board, Extra Large
A large teak board with a juice groove. Teak’s natural oils help it resist moisture, so it needs a little less care than maple.
Best for: Roasts, briskets and big prep sessions.
Verdict: Generous and low-fuss.
4. Hiware Extra Large Bamboo Cutting Board, 18×12
A big bamboo board with a juice groove at a low price. Bamboo is harder on knives than maple or walnut, but it is light and easy to care for.
Best for: A cheap, large prep surface.
Verdict: Budget size without fuss.
5. GORILLA GRIP Cutting Board Set of 3
Three slip-resistant, nonporous plastic boards in different sizes, dishwasher safe. Good for raw meat so your wooden board stays clean.
Best for: Raw meat, fish and quick jobs.
Verdict: The hygienic workhorse set.
6. OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Plastic Cutting Board Set
Double-sided boards with soft non-slip edges and juice grooves. Simple, dishwasher safe and easy to store.
Best for: Everyday prep in small kitchens.
Verdict: Neat, practical, reliable.
7. Shun Cutlery Medium Hinoki Cutting Board
Japanese hinoki cypress is soft and slightly springy, so it protects very hard Japanese knife edges. Wet it before use and let it air dry.
Best for: Owners of Japanese knives.
Verdict: Kindest board for fine blades.
Final Thoughts
Keep one wooden board for produce and one plastic board for raw meat. Oil wood monthly and never put it in the dishwasher. Here is every product in this guide with its Amazon ASIN:
- John Boos R-Board Maple Cutting Board, 18×12 — ASIN B00063QBF4
- Sonder Los Angeles Alfred End Grain Walnut Board, 17×13 — ASIN B07Y2YMYML
- Teakhaus Edge-Grain Teak Carving Board, Extra Large — ASIN B001CMOEWA
- Hiware Extra Large Bamboo Cutting Board, 18×12 — ASIN B08LCXZ3WD
- GORILLA GRIP Cutting Board Set of 3 — ASIN B01GP2MTXW
- OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Plastic Cutting Board Set — ASIN B07WBTRRMT
- Shun Cutlery Medium Hinoki Cutting Board — ASIN B00IPOT3HY
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