Charcuterie / Cutting Board

Care Instructions

My cutting boards come sealed with 2 coats of mineral oil and a finish coat of food grade board wax.

2 oz. of this finish oil is supplied.

Do not use food oil such as vegetable oil!

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Apply a small amount of oil to cutting board when it begins to look dry. Allow the oil or conditioner to absorb into the wood for 2-4 hours, then wipe off excess with a paper towel or clean cloth. If the grain rises slightly after oiling, sand the surface lightly with 220- or 320-grit sandpaper and wipe down with a damp cloth, then apply another coat of the Beeswax/oil mix.

CLEANING
For fruits and vegetables, a damp cloth with water can be used before and after food preparation. For meat, fish or dairy products, a damp cloth with water can be used before food preparation. When food preparation is complete, clean the cutting board with soap and water or full-strength white vinegar. The acetic acid in vinegar is a good disinfectant. Lemon or lime juice with salt will help remove odors if you’ve been working with onions, garlic, or other strong-scented foods. Sprinkle your cutting surface with salt. Cut a lemon or lime in half and rub the salt into the cutting surface. Let sit for 2-3 minutes and then wipe clean with a damp cloth. Allow the cutting surface to dry completely before attempting to re-season.

RESURFACING

As with any natural wood product used as a cutting substrate, scratches and blemishes will occur. The wood and the epoxy resin can be easily resurfaced. The resin is food safe after it cures and my boards are not available for sale prior to the curing process. Depending upon the degree of scratches and blemishes, resurfacing on the wood and epoxy resin is performed by sanding through the grits. For deep cuts and blemishes, it may be necessary to begin with 100/120 grit paper and sand through the progressions to 400 grit. The final sanding of 400 grit should leave the wood and resin very smooth and ready for the oil and wax coats. For lighter scratches, starting with 180/220 may suffice. Sanding through the progressions will still be necessary until 400 grit. The resin is food safe after it cures and my boards are not available for sale prior to the curing process.

IMPORTANT
Wood cutting boards should be cleaned promptly after each use. Never submerge a wood cutting board in water. Wood cutting boards are not dishwasher safe!