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May 17, 2021

HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR BUTCHER BLOCK

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Wood butcher blocks are essential to your kitchen as it provides extra workspace & not to mention, the wood adds warmth to your kitchen. However, it’s important to protect the wood and to keep your butcher block clean and sealed.

My main kitchen workplace is my workhorse butcher block, which we use for everything…from chopping food, kneading bread to a serving buffet when we are hosting functions in our home.  With all the wear and tear from use, it is important to maintain & care for it so it will last for a lifetime.

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Butcher Block with fruit & flowers

Daily use of preparing food can do a lot of wear & tear on your butcher block.  You need to maintain it to keep it from getting dry, cracking, and splintering.  If you take the time, about once a month, to clean and oil your butcher block, it will last a lifetime.  

Here’s what you need to know to properly maintain your butcher block. All it takes is a scrub brush, hot soapy water, some food-grade mineral oil & a lint-free rag (I use a tea towel). 

Butcher Block with mineral oil & rag

Make sure to scrub down your block with some hot soapy water and then let it dry for about 15-20 minutes.

The most important step to maintaining your butcher block and its preservation is making sure to wipe it down with mineral oil, which you can find in almost any store.

Because you need to let the oil penetrate, your best bet would be to oil before going to bed and letting it sit overnight or doing before leaving for your workday. Oiling your butcher block at least once a month will preserve its longevity.  My butcher block is going strong after 20 years of wear and tear, but caring for it properly.  

Can you over oil a butcher block? 

There is no such thing as using too much oil.  However, when the wood is fully saturated with Don’t forget…

you can oil your wooden utensils, Rolling pins & cutting boards too. This will also preserve them for many years. 

Crock & Wooden Utensils

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