Sometimes cute, small things seem too good to be true, but this foldable cutting board is an exception. It lays flat for chopping, then the sides fold up so you can transfer your food to the pot without spilling. It moved around a little during our tests, but we liked the textured cutting surface and its innovative design. It was also very easy to clean and is dishwasher safe. We had a hard time picking our favorite J. Adams cutting board out of the seven we tested.
Overall, they were our top wooden boards in terms of design, portability and ease of cleaning. We loved that the pictured Pro Classic 2. There are a lot of kitschy cutting boards out there in the shape of a state or etched with a map.
This Maple Appetizer Tray from J. Adams is personal, in a minimal way, and very useable. You can cut on the design side, but you can also flip it to only cut on the blank underside. The board is thick and sturdy, but easy to move around and wash. Like all wooden boards, it requires some occasional oiling to prevent cracking. Epicurean makes a wide assortment of cutting boards in various shapes and sizes.
Our top pick is the Gourmet Series Cutting Board due to its size and versatility. It can also be flipped for an even larger cutting surface. We liked how flat and sturdy it laid on the counter, even with a wet paper towel placed beneath it. The 18" x 18" board is 3 inches thick and weighs 27 pounds.
Its large surface area is good for a large piece of meat, or prepping multiple foods at once. John Boos is known for their heavy duty cutting boards and surfaces. While we liked all three, we were impressed with how well the Maple Wood hid knife marks. We also liked how thick and sturdy the boards were, while still being light enough to move around and wash. Like maple, walnut, and cherry wood, bamboo is dense and good at keeping water and juices out.
If allowed to fully dry after washing, it requires little maintenance, although oiling bamboo every so often helps prevent it from cracking.
This 3-piece set has been in our homes for years. The biggest advantage of a plastic cutting board is the ability to pop it in the dishwasher after use a wood cutting board will crack and deteriorate with dishwasher use. Our reviewer especially liked that these grips are designed in such a way that she can easily lift the board off the counter without needing to paw at it or slide it to the counter edge.
Dimensions: This particularly impressed our reviewer, who typically puts her cutting board into a sheet pan to collect overflowing juices when she is carving—with this board, she doesn't have to. This well also makes it easy to spoon the juices out and use them for sauces or gravy. When you order the J. Adams cutting board, you can even choose to add steel spikes to it, which helps keep the meat locked in position as you carve. This sturdy board has substantial size and weight that's perfect for significant cuts of meat; and comes with a five-year warranty.
A flexible cutting board makes transport of chopped-up items easy—just lift and fold up the edges to create a handy funnel to send food into a pot or bowl.
For thin boards, these are relatively sturdy, even while their thinness makes them easy to store in cabinets or drawers. Moreover, grip marks on one side of each cutting board prevent the cutting boards from sliding around. Our reviewer also noted that the boards are best used for items that aren't especially wet—like carrots, lettuce, cheeses, and bread. The plastic is both non-porous and non-absorbent. The colors are attractive and can also help you remember which board you used for which ingredient.
To clean, use hot water and soap, or just toss the cutting boards into your dishwasher. Dimensions: 11 x 8 x 0. This board is a showstopper. You may find yourself leaving this one on your counter, rather than placing it in a cabinet, just to show it off a little.
It also is perfect for displaying food, cheese plate lovers will find that the board is perfect for serving cheese and charcuterie. But this cutting board is also functional. Our tester also noted that extra juicy ingredients may leave you with liquid running off the side of the board, so make sure to keep a towel handy while working. Dimensions: 17 x 13 x 1. If you only have a small job—mincing up a few cloves of garlic, for instance, or quartering a lime—it can feel like a hassle to drag out a full-sized cutting board.
Small indentations on the two sides of the cutting board make it easy to pick up. Our tester liked it for small chopping tasks, advising that you keep a receptacle nearby to place chopped items into so you can continue to work on its small surface.
It works best with fruits and vegetables, but can also be used to carve or serve cooked proteins. The hardwood makes it pretty resistant to scratches and nicks, with only slight scratching noted after using it with a serrated knife.
To clean, this cutting board can be hand washed with warm water and mild dish soap. One note is that this board does require regular maintenance—the manufacturer suggests treating it with food-grade mineral oil every three months.
Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 0. Regularly oiling your wooden cutting board is a great way to protect the wood against moisture which leads to warping and cracking.
Any food-safe mineral oil is colorless, odorless, and flavorless, making it a great product for the job. You can also use walnut oil keeping in mind any nut allergies or beeswax ; just bear in mind that the latter is not a vegan option.
If sustainability matters as much to you as function and design, you'll find plenty to love in Material's TheReboard. It offers all the benefits of a plastic cutting board, but it's made of 75 percent recycled plastic and 25 percent renewable sugarcane.
Furthermore, it boasts a modern, minimal design and comes in four gorgeous earthy tones—including "Tide," a soft blue that our product tester says is particularly soothing.
As for performance and versatility, TheReboard doesn't disappoint. It provides a flat surface that feels sturdy during everyday kitchen tasks such as slicing fruit, chopping veggies for soup, and trimming chicken breasts. Plus, it doubles as a serving tray for charcuterie or cheese platters.
A small caveat: There are no feet or rubber grips to keep the board in place during use though our tester says it doesn't move around much on her tiled countertop , nor does the board have a groove around the edges to collect liquids. Each one is labeled with a recognizable food icon. Our tester used these boards to cut a variety of vegetables as well as raw poultry, noting that the textured side works well to keep slippery items like tomato or chicken breast in place.
Cleaning up was very easy, as these boards are dishwasher-safe. Our tester noticed that there was some slight curving of the board after coming ut of the dishwasher, but it was easily fixed by storing the dry board under a flat board or tray between uses. The cutting boards are smooth on one side, with a textured pattern on the bottom, but some reviewers note that it does still slip and slide around a bit on the counter, so you may want a backup way of securing the board down.
Our tester remedied the sliding by either using the board on top of a flat dishtowel or on top of a wooden cutting board, and found it to be secure. Dimensions: 15 x 12 x 0. Plus, you'll want to show the boards off by using them as cheese or appetizer serving boards, our reviewer says.
Since the boards are thin, storage is easy. All three of the boards are reversible so you can use either side or flip them over to change surfaces between raw and cooked ingredients. Unlike a plastic cutting board, wood—or in this case, grass—cutting boards require a bit more care between uses and will crack or splinter if they're cleaned incorrectly.
Dimensions: 13 x 9. From the grain of the bamboo to the rectangular shape with rounded edges, these boards want to be seen. Not all plastics are created equal. Composite cutting boards give you the best of many worlds. These surfaces are very hard and will make your knife become dull quickly. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance.
Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. United States. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Alexandra Folino. Here's our criteria for a good cutting board Material: The age-old question cutting board question, wood or plastic? Some prefer the look of a classic wooden cutting—plus, they're more gentle against the blade of your knives.
However, plastic cutting boards can be cleaned faster and more effectively, this means when washed correctly , you can use them for both meat and veggies without worrying about bacterial cross contamination. Durability: Cutting board need to be tough, they're going under the knife nearly every day.
How resilient is the material? Will it hold up under consistent use, or will is show it's scars? Storage: These things can be big
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