Shagbark Farms Woodworking
End Grain Cutting Boards
End Grain Cutting Boards
Shagbark Farms end grain cutting boards are made from a combination of Iowa hardwoods including Oak, Walnut, Cherry, and Maple. The wood was harvested from naturally expired trees. Finish is antibacterial food grade mineral oil.
Shagbark Farms end grain cutting boards are made from a combination of Iowa hardwoods including Oak, Walnut, Cherry, and Maple. The wood was harvested from naturally expired trees. Finish is antibacterial food grade mineral oil.
End grain cutting boards are more durable than conventional cutting boards and they look beautiful on your counter top. The end grain part of the wood is very dense and is extremely resistant to wear and tear while being very gentle to your knives. The wood fibers in an end grain cutting board are oriented so that they stick up towards the surface creating the rock-hard board but will allow knife blades to slip between these fibers. End grain fibers creates a self-healing capability in the wood and helps keep knives sharp.
End grain cutting boards are more durable than conventional cutting boards and they look beautiful on your counter top. The end grain part of the wood is very dense and is extremely resistant to wear and tear while being very gentle to your knives. The wood fibers in an end grain cutting board are oriented so that they stick up towards the surface creating the rock-hard board but will allow knife blades to slip between these fibers. End grain fibers creates a self-healing capability in the wood and helps keep knives sharp.
Caring for your End Grain Cutting Board:
Caring for your End Grain Cutting Board:
- Wash your cutting board frequently in warm to hot soapy water then rinse thoroughly. Dry the board immediately after and let sit so airflow can circulate around the board so that it can breathe.
- End grain cutting boards need to be reconditioned with mineral oil every few months depending on how often the board is used. For heavy daily use, re-oil the cutting board every month or as often as desired. Look for food grade mineral oil or a combination with beeswax. Let oil soak on board for some time then wipe off excess.
General things to avoid:
General things to avoid:
- Do not leave soaking in sink for extended period of time
- Do not clean in a dishwasher.
- Do not put hot items on board. This is not a hot pan pad.
- Do not recondition with anything but mineral oil. Vegetable oil, olive oil, and many other oils will give off an odor after a period of time. Rub on vinegar or lemon juice to remove any odor.
