Plastic wood or bamboo.
Cooked meat on wood cutting board.
More so than most other foods using a cutting board for meat is going to put a significant amount of wear and tear on the board or the blade.
While wooden boards may last longer there s no denying that they require far more maintenance in the long run.
If you use a wooden board for cutting meat scrub it with a stiff bristled brush in hot water with a detergent.
I usually use plastic for raw meat but for any other cutting my favorite board material is wood says epicurious food editor rhoda boone.
It s true that wood cutting boards look good but using them for meat or poultry is a big no no according to the usda bacteria can thrive inside the wood s pores which may lead to food poisoning.
In addition to owning separate surfaces you also need to pay attention to the board s material.
The best types of cutting boards for your kitchen.
I love my boos block which has grooves to catch any unruly juice what about bamboo.
However consider using one cutting board for fresh produce and bread and a separate one for raw meat poultry and seafood.
Mini chunks of meat can fall off of the cutting block and raw meat juices can splatter leaving no visible trace.
The meat and poultry hotline says that consumers may use wood or a nonporous surface for cutting raw meat and poultry.