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One of the most useful pieces of kitchenware that you can buy is a butchers block. You may want to choose a large butchers block that is like a piece of furniture or you may prefer a smaller one that is more like a thick chopping board.

The best butchers blocks are made of white maple. This is the perfect wood for either a chopping board or a butchers block. The maple is not going to dull the blade of your knife, nor will your knife damage the maple. In fact, the wood is so resilient that most butchers can work their entire lifetime with only one block.

Maple helps to keep butchers blocks resilient to bacteria. Juices from meats or other items that are cut on the board are unable to penetrate the closed grain wood. You still should keep your block wiped clean after each use.

If you intend to use butchers block for cutting, it should only be treated with oil. Be sure that you only use mineral oil to treat the block. Vegetable based oils will turn rancid and make the block smell bad and give your food a bad taste.

Butchers blocks should be sanitized regularly. A solution of one tablespoon of bleach in a gallon of water will provide all the sanitization that is needed. Always sanitize between meats and vegetables. Wipe the board dry after each use to prevent bacteria from being absorbed into the wood.

When the butchers block cutting board is starting to wear, it can be resurfaced by sanding. This can remove any nicks or gouges from the surface of the board. After you have resurfaced the board, be sure that you re-treat the board with mineral oil to protect the surface and restore the shine.

The recent proliferation of high quality butchers block boards and proven sanitary benefits are encouraging people to buy butchers block for use in home kitchens. Artisan made Maple blocks, which make the best butcher block counter tops and cutting boards are preferred.

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