What to Know About Wooden Cutting Boards

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How do you clean a wooden cutting board after cutting raw meat? In this video, Nicole breaks down the facts about wooden cutting boards and what can be done to sanitize them. Plus, learn about why wooden cutting boards are superior to plastic boards.

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00:00Yes, you can cut raw meat on a wooden cutting board.

00:03Here's a little cutting board 101.

00:05Not only is it okay to cut raw meat

00:07on a wooden cutting board, it might also be safer.

00:09While plastic is easier to clean

00:10because it can go straight into the dishwasher,

00:12wood is naturally antimicrobial.

00:14Wood is also harder, so it's less likely to scratch.

00:17The crevices that form in plastic from gouges and scratches

00:20might actually trap bacteria.

00:21Because hardwood boards are less likely to scratch,

00:24they're less likely to trap bacteria.

00:25Wooden cutting boards are also easier on those knives.

00:28Every time your knife cuts into one of these scratches,

00:30you run the risk of getting microplastic in your food.

00:33Whether you use wood or plastic,

00:34if your cutting board has too many scratches,

00:36it's time to go.

00:38Here's the right way to use and clean your cutting board.

00:40As soon as you cut your raw meat on it,

00:42that's when it's time to clean it.

00:43That way it doesn't have time to absorb.

00:47Just kidding.

00:48The key to cleaning it is really just hot, soapy water.

00:51You've got that.

00:53After you wash it, the best thing to do

00:54is let it air dry completely.

00:56You could also just use some clean paper towels

00:58to get that process started.

00:59For extra sanitation, you can use vinegar,

01:01hydrogen peroxide, or a very diluted

01:03bleach and water solution.

01:04This doesn't need to be done every single time

01:06if you clean your boards right after each use,

01:08but it's good every now and then.

01:10I just like to add a little vinegar

01:12and then just wipe it down.

01:13Vinegar kills any potential bacteria.

01:15You can give it a final rinse

01:16and then just let it air dry completely.

01:18So next time you tell me I can't use

01:19my wooden cutting board for meat, shh.

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