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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