Butcher Block Care

Butcher Block Care - You Take Care Of It, It'll Take Care Of You

Butcher Block care is relatively simple.

The truth is, Butcher Block cutting boards, as well as counter and kitchen island tops made of Butcher Block, take care of you more than you'll ever have to take care of them.

They are nearly indestructible, are easy on expensive cutlery, and won't mar cooking utensils, pots and pans.

Butcher Block was developed over a hundred years ago to remedy problems of sanitation in the meat-cutting industry.

Mostly made of blocks of Hardrock Maple laminated together end or edge-grain, Butcher Block is very durable, has a tight grain that prevents water absorption and makes cleaning easy, won't warp, and with proper care, will not crack or retain moisture that encourages the growth of bacteria.

Easy To Keep Clean And Sanitary

Daily cleaning of Butcher Block cutting surfaces depends somewhat on what the cook has prepared on the wood surface.

Meats are the greatest concern - 

Following their preparation, the Butchers Block should be cleaned with a bleach or vinegar solution which should also be used periodically regardless of what's been on the Butcher Block surface.

The surface should also be treated with mineral oil whenever needed to block moisture and prevent drying out, do not use vegetable or cooking oils for this purpose.

Butcher Block is widely used on kitchen islands of all styles including Contemporary, Traditional, Country, and the more Chic style, and it is found in various thicknesses, some emulating the Butchers cutting table and others only a couple of inches thick.

Butcher Block cutting boards also are available in different thicknesses and in a variety of shapes.

On islands, Butcher Blocks combine the ultimate combination of durability and practicality with the increased work and storage space often needed in modern kitchens.