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If you purchase somethg mentned this article, we may<!-- --> <a href="/affiliate-disclosure" tle="mdbodygreen Affiliate Disclosure page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="sc-1l4o0aw-5 fjDhmf">earn a small missn</a>.</div></div></span><span><div class="sc-11rlt5o-5 iItpuX"><p>For somethg so simple, cuttg boards n be ntent. Ask any chef or ser home ok and they'll have their own opns about the type of material and board build that's bt.</p><p>We reached out to profsnal chefs to cut through the ntroversy and get to the heart of what mak a great prep surface. Here are the five thgs they always look for, and 10 boards that f the bill:</p></div></span></div><asi class="sc-1jo7k-0 fIGSaL"><div></div><div style="display:none"></div><div></div></asi></div><div class="sc-11rlt5o-3 hieagl"><div class="sc-11rlt5o-4 iBIzdZ"><div class="sc-1yed2pf-0 fqxmsC"><sectn class="sc-10p0iao-0 dMupux sc-1yed2pf-1 kQashk"><div class="sc-10p0iao-1 hdYanS"><h5>Advertisement</h5><div tabx="0" class="sc-10p0iao-3 iyOeCM"><svg height="19px" width="19px" class="sc-10p0iao-4 jDlrCP"><e href="/"></e></svg></div><div class="sc-10p0iao-2 leWrSY"><div class="sc-10p0iao-5 clhrzt">This ad is displayed g third party ntent and we do not ntrol s accsibily featur.</div></div></div><div class="work-ad htlad-Any_Learboard"></div></sectn></div></div></div><div class="sc-11rlt5o-3 hieagl"><div class="sc-11rlt5o-4 iBIzdZ"><span></span><span><div class="sc-1osfqhu-0 jIayrz"><h2 id="mbg-efxhcH-Wa" class="sc-1osfqhu-3 jowHiz">Wood vs. plastic.</h2></div></span><span><div class="sc-11rlt5o-5 iItpuX"><p>First, a primer on materials. Most cuttg boards are ma om eher wood (maple, cherry, walnut), bamboo (which is actually a fast-growg grass), or a synthetic material like plastic or bber.</p><p>But is one better than the other? Well, all the chefs we polled prefer workg wh wood or bamboo boards.</p><p>There are a few pots the boards' favor: For one, they have a softer and more supple surface than plastic, which mak them gentler on kniv.</p><p>Wood and bamboo are naturally antimicrobial materials, and they tend to be more ristant to <span data-catn-wrapper><a href=" data-catn-lk>scratch that n trap harmful germs</a><a href="#catns" data-catn-number="1">1<svg width="11" height="10" viewBox="0 0 11 10" xmlns="><path d="M10.5616 1.47255C10.7935 1.16327 10.7308 0.724508 10.4216 0.492549C10.1123 0.26059 9.67352 0.323271 9.44156 0.63255L4.41852 7.32996L2.03106 4.54448C1.77947 4.25094 1.33756 4.21694 1.04403 4.46853C0.750497 4.72012 0.716495 5.16203 0.968084 5.45556L3.77335 8.72851C3.81859 8.84955 3.89785 8.9595 4.0089 9.04279C4.09758 9.1093 4.19691 9.15159 4.29895 9.17078C4.51931 9.23643 4.76744 9.19227 4.955 9.03151C5.07764 8.92639 5.15498 8.78804 5.18511 8.64118L10.5616 1.47255Z" /></svg></a></span>.</p><p>But while the boards tend to get ls dirty, they're more labor to clean. Sce you n't put them the dishwasher, this means you need to be more diligent about <a href=">cleang them right away</a>—pecially if you're workg wh raw meat or pungent flavors like garlic and onn. (Wood boards also reta more water and hold on to smells longer than synthetics.)</p><p>You also need to <a href=">treat your wood board wh oil</a> every so often to make sure 's well-sealed.</p><p>They fely require more matenance, which celebry chef and nutrnist <a href=">Serena Poon, C.N., CHC, CHN,</a> says isn't necsarily a bad thg.</p><p>"Though somewhat time-nsumg, I look at the activi as ways to cultivate a certa type of energy my kchen," Poon tells mbg. "Takg time to re for your kchen n make your food feel more nourishg and full of love."</p><p>Fally, while wood boards tend to be heavier and more cumbersome; they're also more athetilly pleasg than most plastic or bber surfac.</p><p>Most people who spend a lot of time okg will e wood as their everyday standby cuttg board but also keep a synthetic, lightweight board nearby for quick cleanup after handlg smelly or bacteria-prone gredients. Both of them have a time and a place the kchen.</p></div></span><span><sectn class="sc-10p0iao-0 dMupux sc-ewkazq-0 iZnRCw"><div class="sc-10p0iao-1 hdYanS"><h5>Advertisement</h5><div tabx="0" class="sc-10p0iao-3 iyOeCM"><svg height="19px" width="19px" class="sc-10p0iao-4 jDlrCP"><e href="/"></e></svg></div><div class="sc-10p0iao-2 leWrSY"><div class="sc-10p0iao-5 clhrzt">This ad is displayed g third party ntent and we do not ntrol s accsibily featur.</div></div></div><div class="work-ad htlad-InLe_Article_1"></div></sectn></span><span><div class="sc-1osfqhu-0 jIayrz"><h2 id="mbg-3DkY3P3ODi" class="sc-1osfqhu-3 jowHiz">Components of a great board:</h2></div></span><span><div class="sc-1osfqhu-0 jIayrz"><span class="sc-1osfqhu-1 dSMtEQ">1<!-- -->.</span><h3 id="mbg-cdJnuoC79f" class="sc-1osfqhu-4 gBfpjs">Sturdy</h3></div></span><span><div class="sc-11rlt5o-5 iItpuX"><p>No matter what material of board you're workg wh, <a href=">Eric Adjepong</a>, <em>Top Chef </em>nttant and -founr of <a href=" rel="nofollow">Pch & Plate</a> says you'll want to make sure don't slip and sli around your unter, which n make cuttg difficult and potentially dangero. Look for a board that has a stopper on the bottom so stays locked place, or place a kchen towel unr your board a pch.</p></div></span><span><div data-exp-id="promotnal-recirculatn" class="sc-1h17339-8 gjbtbd"><div class="sc-1h17339-9 iJqarH"><button class="sc-1h17339-15 iZyYYw">Read Next</button></div><div class="sc-1h17339-10 hdpFKv"><div class="sc-1h17339-11 cizZQ"><a href=" class="sc-1h17339-17 dXbQny"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 SFNw sc-1h17339-14 gyLFQy"><picture><source width="300" height="231" media="(m-width: 576px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="prentatn" alt="" fetchprry="high" width="300" height="231" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div></a><div class="sc-1h17339-12 iDgjce"><a href=" class="sc-1h17339-13 kZwwV">Cold Plunge Is Takg Over The Wellns World: The Benefs + Bt Tubs To Try</a><a class="sc-1h17339-16 dVTyyv">Merrell Readman</a></div></div><div class="sc-1h17339-11 cizZQ"><a href=" class="sc-1h17339-17 dXbQny"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 SFNw sc-1h17339-14 gyLFQy"><picture><source width="300" height="231" media="(m-width: 576px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="prentatn" alt="" fetchprry="high" width="300" height="231" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div></a><div class="sc-1h17339-12 iDgjce"><a href=" class="sc-1h17339-13 kZwwV">The 8 Bt Adjtable Bas & Matchg Mattrs To Maximize Your Sleep</a><a class="sc-1h17339-16 dVTyyv">Jack Byram</a></div></div><div class="sc-1h17339-11 cizZQ"><a href=" class="sc-1h17339-17 dXbQny"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 SFNw sc-1h17339-14 gyLFQy"><picture><source width="300" height="231" media="(m-width: 576px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="prentatn" alt="" fetchprry="high" width="300" height="231" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div></a><div class="sc-1h17339-12 iDgjce"><a href=" class="sc-1h17339-13 kZwwV">The 8 Bt CBD Oils For Sleep That Help You Stay Calm Before Bed</a><a class="sc-1h17339-16 dVTyyv">Lizzy Sherman</a></div></div></div></div></span><span><div class="sc-1osfqhu-0 jIayrz"><span class="sc-1osfqhu-1 dSMtEQ">2<!-- -->.</span><h3 id="mbg-1IafGVAw4Z" class="sc-1osfqhu-4 gBfpjs">Multipurpose</h3></div></span><span><div class="sc-11rlt5o-5 iItpuX"><p>Boards that serve more than one functn n be great, pecially for people wh smaller kchens or mimal storage. Whether 's pretty enough to double as a servg platter or topped off wh a built- knife sharpener or juice groove, lookg for a board that has add functnaly is ually a smart move.</p></div></span><span><div class="sc-1osfqhu-0 jIayrz"><span class="sc-1osfqhu-1 dSMtEQ">3<!-- -->.</span><h3 id="mbg-FN7L9Z4448" class="sc-1osfqhu-4 gBfpjs">Reversible</h3></div></span><span><div class="sc-11rlt5o-5 iItpuX"><p>On that note, reversible boards give you two prep statns one. <a href=">Abra Berens</a>, a Michigan-based chef, farmer, and thor of <a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Grist: A Practil Gui to Cookg Gras, Beans, Seeds, and Legum</em></a>, says that reversible boards n also keep all your food om tastg like garlic.</p><p>"One cuttg board trick of the tra is to mark one si for onn and garlic and the other for everythg else. This keeps your tomato and strawberri om pickg up any off-flavors by virtue of the surface," she tells mbg. "You n have that si brand wh a fancy label; I jt wre "Onn/Garlic Only" on one si wh a permanent marker."</p></div></span><span><sectn class="sc-10p0iao-0 dMupux sc-ewkazq-0 iZnRCw"><div class="sc-10p0iao-1 hdYanS"><h5>Advertisement</h5><div tabx="0" class="sc-10p0iao-3 iyOeCM"><svg height="19px" width="19px" class="sc-10p0iao-4 jDlrCP"><e href="/"></e></svg></div><div class="sc-10p0iao-2 leWrSY"><div class="sc-10p0iao-5 clhrzt">This ad is displayed g third party ntent and we do not ntrol s accsibily featur.</div></div></div><div class="work-ad htlad-InLe_Article_2"></div></sectn></span><span><div class="sc-1osfqhu-0 jIayrz"><span class="sc-1osfqhu-1 dSMtEQ">4<!-- -->.</span><h3 id="mbg-2qkE5SMJHj" class="sc-1osfqhu-4 gBfpjs">Large</h3></div></span><span><div class="sc-11rlt5o-5 iItpuX"><p>Larger boards give you more space to work, which Berens says is sential: "I'm always lookg for a cuttg board that is big enough to work on an entire project. Small cuttg boards are great for prentg appetizers or si dish, but for preppg, give me an actual surface!"</p><p>She remends boards that are at least 18 by 24 ch—large enough to hold multiple pil of gredients at once.</p></div></span><span><div class="sc-1osfqhu-0 jIayrz"><span class="sc-1osfqhu-1 dSMtEQ">5<!-- -->.</span><h3 id="mbg-Enx7x2YW7U" class="sc-1osfqhu-4 gBfpjs">High-qualy</h3></div></span><span><div class="sc-11rlt5o-5 iItpuX"><p>Fally, you'll want to go wh a board that will last you a while. "I value craftsmanship and high-qualy wood that is athetilly pleasg to the eye and will provi a smooth surface to handle any knife wh grace," says holistic chef <a href=">Krist Cole</a>. When properly mataed, woods like maple, cherry, and walnut should be solid kchen panns for at least five to 10 years.</p><p>On top of that, Adjepong adds that 's important to look for a wood board that's well-sealed. "Number one a good cuttg board: It shouldn't be poro at all," he tells mbg. You need to regularly seal your board at home g oil, but should have a tight seal to beg wh, too.</p></div></span><span><sectn class="sc-10p0iao-0 dMupux sc-ewkazq-0 iZnRCw"><div class="sc-10p0iao-1 hdYanS"><h5>Advertisement</h5><div tabx="0" class="sc-10p0iao-3 iyOeCM"><svg height="19px" width="19px" class="sc-10p0iao-4 jDlrCP"><e href="/"></e></svg></div><div class="sc-10p0iao-2 leWrSY"><div class="sc-10p0iao-5 clhrzt">This ad is displayed g third party ntent and we do not ntrol s accsibily featur.</div></div></div><div class="work-ad htlad-InLe_Article_3"></div></sectn></span><span><div class="sc-1osfqhu-0 jIayrz"><h2 id="mbg-SCU1yQ_4pM" class="sc-1osfqhu-3 jowHiz">Bt picks of 2021:</h2></div></span><span><div class="sc-8nga9g-0 bdGXVz"><ul id="mbg-gw8BMQl94" class="sc-8nga9g-2 dsZcvS"><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt wood: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>John Boos Reversible Maple Board</strong></a></li><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt bamboo: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>Totally Bamboo Big Easy Choppg Block</strong></a></li><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt plastic: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>OXO Good Grips Prep Cuttg Board</strong></a></li><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt for meal prep: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>Food 52 Five Two Bamboo Cuttg Board</strong></a><strong> </strong></li><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt small board: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>Public Goods Small E-Friendly Cuttg Board</strong></a></li><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt sign: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>Recycled Large Cuttg Board</strong></a></li><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt for meat: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>JK Adams Pro Edge Maple Carvg and Prep Board</strong></a></li><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt multipurpose: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>Crate & Barrel Teak Root Wedge Reclaimed Wood Servg Board</strong></a></li><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt budget: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>Greener Chef Extra Large Bamboo Cuttg Board</strong></a></li><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt reversible: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>Catskill Craftsmen Hardwood Reversible Cuttg Board</strong></a></li></ul></div></span><span><div id="mbg-YgHALNyRn" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt wood: John Boos Reversible Maple Board 24 x 18 x 1.5</h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>Cole has been g this reversible maple cuttg board om legacy brand John Boos her kchen for over 15 years. "It's ma knife work an absolute joy," she says. At 24 by 18 ch, the durable board is generoly sized and heavy enough not to slip around unters. Ma of North Amerin Hard Rock Maple, 's also ristant to knife srrg and is naturally antibacterial.</p><p><em>John Boos </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Reversible Maple Board</em></a><em> ($145.95)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fiziBJ"><a href=" target="_blank" class="sc-t1uhpu-3 gTCVqj"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="light maple cuttg board wh John Boos logo on the si" fetchprry="low" tle="light maple cuttg board wh John Boos logo on the si" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">John Boos</div></a></div></div></span><span><sectn class="sc-10p0iao-0 dMupux sc-ewkazq-0 iZnRCw"><div class="sc-10p0iao-1 hdYanS"><h5>Advertisement</h5><div tabx="0" class="sc-10p0iao-3 iyOeCM"><svg height="19px" width="19px" class="sc-10p0iao-4 jDlrCP"><e href="/"></e></svg></div><div class="sc-10p0iao-2 leWrSY"><div class="sc-10p0iao-5 clhrzt">This ad is displayed g third party ntent and we do not ntrol s accsibily featur.</div></div></div><div class="work-ad htlad-InLe_Article_4"></div></sectn></span><span><div id="mbg-Fbnjg9wIg" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt bamboo: Totally Bamboo Big Easy Choppg Block</h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>In his home kchen, <a href=">David Atherton</a>, <em>Great Brish Bakeoff</em> wner and thor of the upg okbook <a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Good To Eat</em></a><em>, </em>opts for a large bamboo board. "I'd like to say is purely for s e-crentials (<a href=">which are nsirable</a>), but they're also so affordable," he tells mbg. This optn om Totally Bamboo offers plenty of prep space and nonskid feet for mimal slippage. Though 's not reversible, 's signed to double as a lightweight servg platter.</p><p><em>Totally Bamboo </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Big Easy Choppg Block</em></a><em> ($79.99)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fomHgd"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="bamboo cuttg board wh small legs" fetchprry="low" tle="bamboo cuttg board wh small legs" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">Totally Bamboo</div></div></div></span><span><div id="mbg-TsJYqcGg7" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt plastic: OXO Good Grips Prep Cuttg Board</h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>Jt bee this plastic board is expensive don't mean 's cheap! Wh nearly 1,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, the reversible OXO mol gets high marks for s durabily and sta ristance. It's also a breeze to clean, makg perfect for smaller cuttg jobs that you don't want to break out the big board for.</p><p><em>OXO </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Good Grips Prep Cuttg Board</em></a><em> ($12.95)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fiziBJ"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="whe plastic cuttg board wh black siline grips" fetchprry="low" tle="whe plastic cuttg board wh black siline grips" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">OXO </div></div></div></span><span><div id="mbg-l462LGCRu" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt for meal prep: Food 52 Five Two Bamboo Cuttg Board</h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>"I love the Food52 cuttg board that was signed after nsultg wh hundreds of home oks," rav functnal food expert <a href=">Kanchan Koya, Ph.D.</a> "It's ma wh bamboo, which is antimicrobial, staable, and water-ristant, and has the credible groov to llect liquid as you chop and even pour to your recipe once you're done cuttg! Totally geni." At ls than $60, this one's also an affordable optn for the home ok.</p><p><em>Food 52 </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Five Two Bamboo Cuttg Board</em></a><em> ($59)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fomHgd"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="wood cuttg board wh drip pour" fetchprry="low" tle="wood cuttg board wh drip pour" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">Food 52</div></div></div></span><span><div id="mbg-zz4YXQ92f" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt small board: Public Goods Small E-Friendly Cuttg Board</h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>This board is ma om a unique blend of paper and wood fibers, makg the bt of both worlds: It's scratch-ristant and gentle on kniv but also dishwasher safe. Lightweight wh siline rners for stabilizg, 's a great board to stow away the bet until you need to chop somethg small that you'd rather not mix wh the rt of your food, like onns, garlic, or hot peppers.</p><p><em>Public Goods Small </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>E-Friendly Cuttg Board</em></a><em> ($29.95)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fiziBJ"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="wood paper hybrid cuttg board wh black siline edg" fetchprry="low" tle="wood paper hybrid cuttg board wh black siline edg" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">Public Goods</div></div></div></span><span><div id="mbg-dBK8dBZmt" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt sign: Recycled Large Cuttg Board</h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>The boards om Instagram-iendly home goods pany Pattern are downright dreamy. Ma om 100% recycled plastic, each one has s own unique marble fish. They e two siz and lorways and n double as betiful servg platters and backsplash displays.</p><p><em>Pattern </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Recycled Small Cuttg Board</em></a><em> ($100)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fomHgd"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="blue marble fished cuttg board" fetchprry="low" tle="blue marble fished cuttg board" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">Pattern</div></div></div></span><span><div id="mbg-CT5pucl9V" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt for meat: JK Adams Pro Edge Maple Carvg and Prep Board</h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>Get those rvg tools ready: This maple board om JK Adams is perfect for cuttg meats and large brais due to a built- juice groove, pour spout, <em>and </em>knife sharpener. It also featur a slot for your phone or tablet if you're okg om virtual recip.</p><p><em>JK Adams </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Pro Edge Maple Carvg and Prep Board</em></a><em> ($100)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fiziBJ"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="wood cuttg board wh juice groov" fetchprry="low" tle="wood cuttg board wh juice groov" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">JK Adams</div></div></div></span><span><div id="mbg-JkXTHA7wY" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt multipurpose: Crate & Barrel Teak Root Wedge Reclaimed Wood Servg Board</h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>Ma om reclaimed wood, each of the boards has s own unique shape and gra stcture. Well sealed and fished, they're credibly multipurpose, wh reviewers g them for everythg om tabletop ratns to wall hanggs, chee boards, and of urse, light choppg statns.</p><p><em>Crate & Barrel </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Teak Root Wedge Reclaimed Wood Servg Board</em></a><em> ($34.95)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fomHgd"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="dark wood cuttg board wh chee display" fetchprry="low" tle="dark wood cuttg board wh chee display" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">Crate & Barrel</div></div></div></span><span><div id="mbg-GtPW5pMnh" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt budget: Greener Chef Extra Large Bamboo Cuttg Board </h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>This board om Greener Chef ticks all the box: It's ma om knife-iendly bamboo, reversible wh groov on one si, large enough for multiple gredients but still lightweight, and treated to be scratch-ristant and nonporo. And at $16.99, 's a total steal.</p><p><em>Greener Chef </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Extra Large Bamboo Cuttg Board</em></a><em> ($16.99)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fiziBJ"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="bamboo cuttg board wh black label" fetchprry="low" tle="bamboo cuttg board wh black label" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">Greener Chef</div></div></div></span><span><div id="mbg-axRChjn2e" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt reversible: Catskill Craftsmen Hardwood Reversible Cuttg Board</h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>This thick yellow birch slab featur fger groov for easy flippg and reversg. Wh two sis of durable, well-sealed wood, n handle all your cuttg needs and also functn as a pretty circular tray.</p><p><em>Catskill Craftsmen </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Hardwood Reversible Cuttg Board</em></a><em> ($86.99)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fomHgd"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="circular woon cuttg board light yellow wood" fetchprry="low" tle="circular woon cuttg board light yellow wood" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">Catskill Craftsmen</div></div></div></span></div><asi class="sc-1jo7k-0 fIGSaL"><div></div><div style="display:none"></div><div></div></asi></div></span><div class="sc-11rlt5o-6 dtScKh"><div class="sc-11rlt5o-7 hocuZv"><div data-exp-id="article-bottom" class="sc-11rlt5o-8 dLWyXj"></div><div class="sc-15o9lv8-0 gilrep"><a href="/wc/emma-loewe"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 SFNw sc-15o9lv8-2 bDIZRl"><picture><source media="(m-width: 1024px)" width="78" height="78" srcSet=", 2x"/><source media="(m-width: 768px)" width="70" height="70" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="Emma Loewe thor page." fetchprry="high" tle="Emma Loewe thor page." src=" width="50" height="50" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div></a><div><a href="/wc/emma-loewe"><div class="sc-15o9lv8-3 iKOfRs">Emma Loewe</div><div class="sc-15o9lv8-4 dJJZhW">mbg Staabily + Health Director</div></a><div class="sc-15o9lv8-5 bHPKlw"><p><a href=">Emma Loewe</a> is the Staabily and Health Director at mdbodygreen and the thor of <u><em><a href=" target="_blank">Return to Nature: The New Science of How Natural Landsp Rtore Us</a>.</em></u> She is also the -thor of<em> </em><em><a href=" target="_blank">The Spir Almanac: A Morn Gui To Ancient Self Care</a>, </em>which she wrote alongsi <a href=" target="_blank">Ldsay Kellner</a>.</p><p>Emma received her B.A. Environmental Science & Policy wh a specialty environmental munitns om <a href=" target="_blank">De Universy</a>. 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If you purchase somethg mentned this article, we may<!-- --> <a href="/affiliate-disclosure" tle="mdbodygreen Affiliate Disclosure page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="sc-1l4o0aw-5 fjDhmf">earn a small missn</a>.</div></div></span><span><div class="sc-11rlt5o-5 iItpuX"><p>For somethg so simple, cuttg boards n be ntent. Ask any chef or ser home ok and they'll have their own opns about the type of material and board build that's bt.</p><p>We reached out to profsnal chefs to cut through the ntroversy and get to the heart of what mak a great prep surface. Here are the five thgs they always look for, and 10 boards that f the bill:</p></div></span></div><asi class="sc-1jo7k-0 fIGSaL"><div></div><div style="display:none"></div><div></div></asi></div><div class="sc-11rlt5o-3 hieagl"><div class="sc-11rlt5o-4 iBIzdZ"><div class="sc-1yed2pf-0 fqxmsC"><sectn class="sc-10p0iao-0 dMupux sc-1yed2pf-1 kQashk"><div class="sc-10p0iao-1 hdYanS"><h5>Advertisement</h5><div tabx="0" class="sc-10p0iao-3 iyOeCM"><svg height="19px" width="19px" class="sc-10p0iao-4 jDlrCP"><e href="/"></e></svg></div><div class="sc-10p0iao-2 leWrSY"><div class="sc-10p0iao-5 clhrzt">This ad is displayed g third party ntent and we do not ntrol s accsibily featur.</div></div></div><div class="work-ad htlad-Any_Learboard"></div></sectn></div></div></div><div class="sc-11rlt5o-3 hieagl"><div class="sc-11rlt5o-4 iBIzdZ"><span></span><span><div class="sc-1osfqhu-0 jIayrz"><h2 id="mbg-efxhcH-Wa" class="sc-1osfqhu-3 jowHiz">Wood vs. plastic.</h2></div></span><span><div class="sc-11rlt5o-5 iItpuX"><p>First, a primer on materials. Most cuttg boards are ma om eher wood (maple, cherry, walnut), bamboo (which is actually a fast-growg grass), or a synthetic material like plastic or bber.</p><p>But is one better than the other? Well, all the chefs we polled prefer workg wh wood or bamboo boards.</p><p>There are a few pots the boards' favor: For one, they have a softer and more supple surface than plastic, which mak them gentler on kniv.</p><p>Wood and bamboo are naturally antimicrobial materials, and they tend to be more ristant to <span data-catn-wrapper><a href=" data-catn-lk>scratch that n trap harmful germs</a><a href="#catns" data-catn-number="1">1<svg width="11" height="10" viewBox="0 0 11 10" xmlns="><path d="M10.5616 1.47255C10.7935 1.16327 10.7308 0.724508 10.4216 0.492549C10.1123 0.26059 9.67352 0.323271 9.44156 0.63255L4.41852 7.32996L2.03106 4.54448C1.77947 4.25094 1.33756 4.21694 1.04403 4.46853C0.750497 4.72012 0.716495 5.16203 0.968084 5.45556L3.77335 8.72851C3.81859 8.84955 3.89785 8.9595 4.0089 9.04279C4.09758 9.1093 4.19691 9.15159 4.29895 9.17078C4.51931 9.23643 4.76744 9.19227 4.955 9.03151C5.07764 8.92639 5.15498 8.78804 5.18511 8.64118L10.5616 1.47255Z" /></svg></a></span>.</p><p>But while the boards tend to get ls dirty, they're more labor to clean. Sce you n't put them the dishwasher, this means you need to be more diligent about <a href=">cleang them right away</a>—pecially if you're workg wh raw meat or pungent flavors like garlic and onn. (Wood boards also reta more water and hold on to smells longer than synthetics.)</p><p>You also need to <a href=">treat your wood board wh oil</a> every so often to make sure 's well-sealed.</p><p>They fely require more matenance, which celebry chef and nutrnist <a href=">Serena Poon, C.N., CHC, CHN,</a> says isn't necsarily a bad thg.</p><p>"Though somewhat time-nsumg, I look at the activi as ways to cultivate a certa type of energy my kchen," Poon tells mbg. "Takg time to re for your kchen n make your food feel more nourishg and full of love."</p><p>Fally, while wood boards tend to be heavier and more cumbersome; they're also more athetilly pleasg than most plastic or bber surfac.</p><p>Most people who spend a lot of time okg will e wood as their everyday standby cuttg board but also keep a synthetic, lightweight board nearby for quick cleanup after handlg smelly or bacteria-prone gredients. Both of them have a time and a place the kchen.</p></div></span><span><sectn class="sc-10p0iao-0 dMupux sc-ewkazq-0 iZnRCw"><div class="sc-10p0iao-1 hdYanS"><h5>Advertisement</h5><div tabx="0" class="sc-10p0iao-3 iyOeCM"><svg height="19px" width="19px" class="sc-10p0iao-4 jDlrCP"><e href="/"></e></svg></div><div class="sc-10p0iao-2 leWrSY"><div class="sc-10p0iao-5 clhrzt">This ad is displayed g third party ntent and we do not ntrol s accsibily featur.</div></div></div><div class="work-ad htlad-InLe_Article_1"></div></sectn></span><span><div class="sc-1osfqhu-0 jIayrz"><h2 id="mbg-3DkY3P3ODi" class="sc-1osfqhu-3 jowHiz">Components of a great board:</h2></div></span><span><div class="sc-1osfqhu-0 jIayrz"><span class="sc-1osfqhu-1 dSMtEQ">1<!-- -->.</span><h3 id="mbg-cdJnuoC79f" class="sc-1osfqhu-4 gBfpjs">Sturdy</h3></div></span><span><div class="sc-11rlt5o-5 iItpuX"><p>No matter what material of board you're workg wh, <a href=">Eric Adjepong</a>, <em>Top Chef </em>nttant and -founr of <a href=" rel="nofollow">Pch & Plate</a> says you'll want to make sure don't slip and sli around your unter, which n make cuttg difficult and potentially dangero. Look for a board that has a stopper on the bottom so stays locked place, or place a kchen towel unr your board a pch.</p></div></span><span><div data-exp-id="promotnal-recirculatn" class="sc-1h17339-8 gjbtbd"><div class="sc-1h17339-9 iJqarH"><button class="sc-1h17339-15 iZyYYw">Read Next</button></div><div class="sc-1h17339-10 hdpFKv"><div class="sc-1h17339-11 cizZQ"><a href=" class="sc-1h17339-17 dXbQny"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 SFNw sc-1h17339-14 gyLFQy"><picture><source width="300" height="231" media="(m-width: 576px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="prentatn" alt="" fetchprry="high" width="300" height="231" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div></a><div class="sc-1h17339-12 iDgjce"><a href=" class="sc-1h17339-13 kZwwV">Cold Plunge Is Takg Over The Wellns World: The Benefs + Bt Tubs To Try</a><a class="sc-1h17339-16 dVTyyv">Merrell Readman</a></div></div><div class="sc-1h17339-11 cizZQ"><a href=" class="sc-1h17339-17 dXbQny"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 SFNw sc-1h17339-14 gyLFQy"><picture><source width="300" height="231" media="(m-width: 576px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="prentatn" alt="" fetchprry="high" width="300" height="231" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div></a><div class="sc-1h17339-12 iDgjce"><a href=" class="sc-1h17339-13 kZwwV">The 8 Bt Adjtable Bas & Matchg Mattrs To Maximize Your Sleep</a><a class="sc-1h17339-16 dVTyyv">Jack Byram</a></div></div><div class="sc-1h17339-11 cizZQ"><a href=" class="sc-1h17339-17 dXbQny"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 SFNw sc-1h17339-14 gyLFQy"><picture><source width="300" height="231" media="(m-width: 576px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="prentatn" alt="" fetchprry="high" width="300" height="231" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div></a><div class="sc-1h17339-12 iDgjce"><a href=" class="sc-1h17339-13 kZwwV">The 8 Bt CBD Oils For Sleep That Help You Stay Calm Before Bed</a><a class="sc-1h17339-16 dVTyyv">Lizzy Sherman</a></div></div></div></div></span><span><div class="sc-1osfqhu-0 jIayrz"><span class="sc-1osfqhu-1 dSMtEQ">2<!-- -->.</span><h3 id="mbg-1IafGVAw4Z" class="sc-1osfqhu-4 gBfpjs">Multipurpose</h3></div></span><span><div class="sc-11rlt5o-5 iItpuX"><p>Boards that serve more than one functn n be great, pecially for people wh smaller kchens or mimal storage. Whether 's pretty enough to double as a servg platter or topped off wh a built- knife sharpener or juice groove, lookg for a board that has add functnaly is ually a smart move.</p></div></span><span><div class="sc-1osfqhu-0 jIayrz"><span class="sc-1osfqhu-1 dSMtEQ">3<!-- -->.</span><h3 id="mbg-FN7L9Z4448" class="sc-1osfqhu-4 gBfpjs">Reversible</h3></div></span><span><div class="sc-11rlt5o-5 iItpuX"><p>On that note, reversible boards give you two prep statns one. <a href=">Abra Berens</a>, a Michigan-based chef, farmer, and thor of <a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Grist: A Practil Gui to Cookg Gras, Beans, Seeds, and Legum</em></a>, says that reversible boards n also keep all your food om tastg like garlic.</p><p>"One cuttg board trick of the tra is to mark one si for onn and garlic and the other for everythg else. This keeps your tomato and strawberri om pickg up any off-flavors by virtue of the surface," she tells mbg. "You n have that si brand wh a fancy label; I jt wre "Onn/Garlic Only" on one si wh a permanent marker."</p></div></span><span><sectn class="sc-10p0iao-0 dMupux sc-ewkazq-0 iZnRCw"><div class="sc-10p0iao-1 hdYanS"><h5>Advertisement</h5><div tabx="0" class="sc-10p0iao-3 iyOeCM"><svg height="19px" width="19px" class="sc-10p0iao-4 jDlrCP"><e href="/"></e></svg></div><div class="sc-10p0iao-2 leWrSY"><div class="sc-10p0iao-5 clhrzt">This ad is displayed g third party ntent and we do not ntrol s accsibily featur.</div></div></div><div class="work-ad htlad-InLe_Article_2"></div></sectn></span><span><div class="sc-1osfqhu-0 jIayrz"><span class="sc-1osfqhu-1 dSMtEQ">4<!-- -->.</span><h3 id="mbg-2qkE5SMJHj" class="sc-1osfqhu-4 gBfpjs">Large</h3></div></span><span><div class="sc-11rlt5o-5 iItpuX"><p>Larger boards give you more space to work, which Berens says is sential: "I'm always lookg for a cuttg board that is big enough to work on an entire project. Small cuttg boards are great for prentg appetizers or si dish, but for preppg, give me an actual surface!"</p><p>She remends boards that are at least 18 by 24 ch—large enough to hold multiple pil of gredients at once.</p></div></span><span><div class="sc-1osfqhu-0 jIayrz"><span class="sc-1osfqhu-1 dSMtEQ">5<!-- -->.</span><h3 id="mbg-Enx7x2YW7U" class="sc-1osfqhu-4 gBfpjs">High-qualy</h3></div></span><span><div class="sc-11rlt5o-5 iItpuX"><p>Fally, you'll want to go wh a board that will last you a while. "I value craftsmanship and high-qualy wood that is athetilly pleasg to the eye and will provi a smooth surface to handle any knife wh grace," says holistic chef <a href=">Krist Cole</a>. When properly mataed, woods like maple, cherry, and walnut should be solid kchen panns for at least five to 10 years.</p><p>On top of that, Adjepong adds that 's important to look for a wood board that's well-sealed. "Number one a good cuttg board: It shouldn't be poro at all," he tells mbg. You need to regularly seal your board at home g oil, but should have a tight seal to beg wh, too.</p></div></span><span><sectn class="sc-10p0iao-0 dMupux sc-ewkazq-0 iZnRCw"><div class="sc-10p0iao-1 hdYanS"><h5>Advertisement</h5><div tabx="0" class="sc-10p0iao-3 iyOeCM"><svg height="19px" width="19px" class="sc-10p0iao-4 jDlrCP"><e href="/"></e></svg></div><div class="sc-10p0iao-2 leWrSY"><div class="sc-10p0iao-5 clhrzt">This ad is displayed g third party ntent and we do not ntrol s accsibily featur.</div></div></div><div class="work-ad htlad-InLe_Article_3"></div></sectn></span><span><div class="sc-1osfqhu-0 jIayrz"><h2 id="mbg-SCU1yQ_4pM" class="sc-1osfqhu-3 jowHiz">Bt picks of 2021:</h2></div></span><span><div class="sc-8nga9g-0 bdGXVz"><ul id="mbg-gw8BMQl94" class="sc-8nga9g-2 dsZcvS"><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt wood: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>John Boos Reversible Maple Board</strong></a></li><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt bamboo: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>Totally Bamboo Big Easy Choppg Block</strong></a></li><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt plastic: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>OXO Good Grips Prep Cuttg Board</strong></a></li><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt for meal prep: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>Food 52 Five Two Bamboo Cuttg Board</strong></a><strong> </strong></li><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt small board: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>Public Goods Small E-Friendly Cuttg Board</strong></a></li><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt sign: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>Recycled Large Cuttg Board</strong></a></li><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt for meat: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>JK Adams Pro Edge Maple Carvg and Prep Board</strong></a></li><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt multipurpose: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>Crate & Barrel Teak Root Wedge Reclaimed Wood Servg Board</strong></a></li><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt budget: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>Greener Chef Extra Large Bamboo Cuttg Board</strong></a></li><li class="sc-8nga9g-3 eZRWpM"><strong>Bt reversible: </strong><a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>Catskill Craftsmen Hardwood Reversible Cuttg Board</strong></a></li></ul></div></span><span><div id="mbg-YgHALNyRn" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt wood: John Boos Reversible Maple Board 24 x 18 x 1.5</h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>Cole has been g this reversible maple cuttg board om legacy brand John Boos her kchen for over 15 years. "It's ma knife work an absolute joy," she says. At 24 by 18 ch, the durable board is generoly sized and heavy enough not to slip around unters. Ma of North Amerin Hard Rock Maple, 's also ristant to knife srrg and is naturally antibacterial.</p><p><em>John Boos </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Reversible Maple Board</em></a><em> ($145.95)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fiziBJ"><a href=" target="_blank" class="sc-t1uhpu-3 gTCVqj"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="light maple cuttg board wh John Boos logo on the si" fetchprry="low" tle="light maple cuttg board wh John Boos logo on the si" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">John Boos</div></a></div></div></span><span><sectn class="sc-10p0iao-0 dMupux sc-ewkazq-0 iZnRCw"><div class="sc-10p0iao-1 hdYanS"><h5>Advertisement</h5><div tabx="0" class="sc-10p0iao-3 iyOeCM"><svg height="19px" width="19px" class="sc-10p0iao-4 jDlrCP"><e href="/"></e></svg></div><div class="sc-10p0iao-2 leWrSY"><div class="sc-10p0iao-5 clhrzt">This ad is displayed g third party ntent and we do not ntrol s accsibily featur.</div></div></div><div class="work-ad htlad-InLe_Article_4"></div></sectn></span><span><div id="mbg-Fbnjg9wIg" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt bamboo: Totally Bamboo Big Easy Choppg Block</h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>In his home kchen, <a href=">David Atherton</a>, <em>Great Brish Bakeoff</em> wner and thor of the upg okbook <a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Good To Eat</em></a><em>, </em>opts for a large bamboo board. "I'd like to say is purely for s e-crentials (<a href=">which are nsirable</a>), but they're also so affordable," he tells mbg. This optn om Totally Bamboo offers plenty of prep space and nonskid feet for mimal slippage. Though 's not reversible, 's signed to double as a lightweight servg platter.</p><p><em>Totally Bamboo </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Big Easy Choppg Block</em></a><em> ($79.99)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fomHgd"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="bamboo cuttg board wh small legs" fetchprry="low" tle="bamboo cuttg board wh small legs" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">Totally Bamboo</div></div></div></span><span><div id="mbg-TsJYqcGg7" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt plastic: OXO Good Grips Prep Cuttg Board</h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>Jt bee this plastic board is expensive don't mean 's cheap! Wh nearly 1,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, the reversible OXO mol gets high marks for s durabily and sta ristance. It's also a breeze to clean, makg perfect for smaller cuttg jobs that you don't want to break out the big board for.</p><p><em>OXO </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Good Grips Prep Cuttg Board</em></a><em> ($12.95)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fiziBJ"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="whe plastic cuttg board wh black siline grips" fetchprry="low" tle="whe plastic cuttg board wh black siline grips" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">OXO </div></div></div></span><span><div id="mbg-l462LGCRu" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt for meal prep: Food 52 Five Two Bamboo Cuttg Board</h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>"I love the Food52 cuttg board that was signed after nsultg wh hundreds of home oks," rav functnal food expert <a href=">Kanchan Koya, Ph.D.</a> "It's ma wh bamboo, which is antimicrobial, staable, and water-ristant, and has the credible groov to llect liquid as you chop and even pour to your recipe once you're done cuttg! Totally geni." At ls than $60, this one's also an affordable optn for the home ok.</p><p><em>Food 52 </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Five Two Bamboo Cuttg Board</em></a><em> ($59)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fomHgd"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="wood cuttg board wh drip pour" fetchprry="low" tle="wood cuttg board wh drip pour" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">Food 52</div></div></div></span><span><div id="mbg-zz4YXQ92f" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt small board: Public Goods Small E-Friendly Cuttg Board</h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>This board is ma om a unique blend of paper and wood fibers, makg the bt of both worlds: It's scratch-ristant and gentle on kniv but also dishwasher safe. Lightweight wh siline rners for stabilizg, 's a great board to stow away the bet until you need to chop somethg small that you'd rather not mix wh the rt of your food, like onns, garlic, or hot peppers.</p><p><em>Public Goods Small </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>E-Friendly Cuttg Board</em></a><em> ($29.95)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fiziBJ"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="wood paper hybrid cuttg board wh black siline edg" fetchprry="low" tle="wood paper hybrid cuttg board wh black siline edg" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">Public Goods</div></div></div></span><span><div id="mbg-dBK8dBZmt" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt sign: Recycled Large Cuttg Board</h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>The boards om Instagram-iendly home goods pany Pattern are downright dreamy. Ma om 100% recycled plastic, each one has s own unique marble fish. They e two siz and lorways and n double as betiful servg platters and backsplash displays.</p><p><em>Pattern </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Recycled Small Cuttg Board</em></a><em> ($100)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fomHgd"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="blue marble fished cuttg board" fetchprry="low" tle="blue marble fished cuttg board" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">Pattern</div></div></div></span><span><div id="mbg-CT5pucl9V" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt for meat: JK Adams Pro Edge Maple Carvg and Prep Board</h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>Get those rvg tools ready: This maple board om JK Adams is perfect for cuttg meats and large brais due to a built- juice groove, pour spout, <em>and </em>knife sharpener. It also featur a slot for your phone or tablet if you're okg om virtual recip.</p><p><em>JK Adams </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Pro Edge Maple Carvg and Prep Board</em></a><em> ($100)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fiziBJ"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="wood cuttg board wh juice groov" fetchprry="low" tle="wood cuttg board wh juice groov" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">JK Adams</div></div></div></span><span><div id="mbg-JkXTHA7wY" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt multipurpose: Crate & Barrel Teak Root Wedge Reclaimed Wood Servg Board</h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>Ma om reclaimed wood, each of the boards has s own unique shape and gra stcture. Well sealed and fished, they're credibly multipurpose, wh reviewers g them for everythg om tabletop ratns to wall hanggs, chee boards, and of urse, light choppg statns.</p><p><em>Crate & Barrel </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Teak Root Wedge Reclaimed Wood Servg Board</em></a><em> ($34.95)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fomHgd"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="dark wood cuttg board wh chee display" fetchprry="low" tle="dark wood cuttg board wh chee display" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">Crate & Barrel</div></div></div></span><span><div id="mbg-GtPW5pMnh" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt budget: Greener Chef Extra Large Bamboo Cuttg Board </h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>This board om Greener Chef ticks all the box: It's ma om knife-iendly bamboo, reversible wh groov on one si, large enough for multiple gredients but still lightweight, and treated to be scratch-ristant and nonporo. And at $16.99, 's a total steal.</p><p><em>Greener Chef </em><a href=" rel="nofollow"><em>Extra Large Bamboo Cuttg Board</em></a><em> ($16.99)</em></p></div></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-2 fiziBJ"><div class="sc-11lw232-0 kTjxXR sc-t1uhpu-4 eMajkL"><picture><source width="671" media="(m-width: 1024px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><source width="472" media="(m-width: 768px)" srcSet=", 2x"/><img role="" alt="bamboo cuttg board wh black label" fetchprry="low" tle="bamboo cuttg board wh black label" width="480" src=" srcSet=", 2x"/></picture></div><div class="sc-t1uhpu-6 biEoZX">Greener Chef</div></div></div></span><span><div id="mbg-axRChjn2e" class="sc-t1uhpu-0 CqdJR"><div class="sc-t1uhpu-1 gbWhsT"><h1 class="sc-1o3jtyn-2 dMUKgD">Bt reversible: Catskill Craftsmen Hardwood Reversible Cuttg Board</h1><div class="sc-1o3jtyn-4 cbiDIJ"><p>This thick yellow birch slab featur fger groov for easy flippg and reversg. 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