More so than most other foods using a cutting board for meat is going to put a significant amount of wear and tear on the board or the blade.
Cooked meat on wood cutting board.
While wooden boards may last longer there s no denying that they require far more maintenance in the long run.
The meat and poultry hotline says that consumers may use wood or a nonporous surface for cutting raw meat and poultry.
Mini chunks of meat can fall off of the cutting block and raw meat juices can splatter leaving no visible trace.
I usually use plastic for raw meat but for any other cutting my favorite board material is wood says epicurious food editor rhoda boone.
It s true that wood cutting boards look good but using them for meat or poultry is a big no no according to the usda bacteria can thrive inside the wood s pores which may lead to food poisoning.
I love my boos block which has grooves to catch any unruly juice what about bamboo.
Plastic wood or bamboo.
In addition to owning separate surfaces you also need to pay attention to the board s material.
Then rub it dry with a clean cloth and leave it to air dry completely.
If you use a wooden board for cutting meat scrub it with a stiff bristled brush in hot water with a detergent.
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