Summary:You use it everyday in the Kitchen. If not looked after, it can make you sick – And yet you probably never give it a second thought.....The Chopping Board.....
You use it everyday in the kitchen. If not looked after it can make you sick, and yet you probably never give it a second thought.A Chopping Board is a large board you use in the kitchen for chopping, cutting and preparing food on.
While purchasing a new board, there are a huge variety of materials to choose from – timber, glass, marble, plastic. This resulting a confusing choices to choose from.
Glass and Marble type cutting boards may look good but they play havoc on your knives. The hard surface will quickly blunt your knife and damage it’s edge.So, keep your glass and marble boards for serving food only.
When it comes to wooden and plastic boards, even the experts are troubled dividing which is best. It mainly comes down to personal preference. And mine is, plastic.
Plastic boards are lighter, and it come in various colors and are dishwasher safe. Whereas, wooden boards are generally heavier and less inclined to slip. They are also more attractive and sometimes can be used to serve food at the table.
Whichever type you choose, it is imperative you clean it well. Dangerous bacteria can breed on your board and cause food poisoning.So, recommend scrubing your board after every use, with hot water and detergent in particullarly. Next, allow it to stand and drip dry. Your board should be completely dry before been used again.It’s a good idea to have more than one board, to avoid cross contamination. Have one for raw meat and one for other foods.Or take it to the extreme and do what the professionals do.
Use 5 different colored boards:-
Red – Raw Meats
Yellow – Poultry
Blue – Seafood
Green – Fruit and Vegetables
White – General
So, if you board is starting to look a bit worn off, then it's probably time for a new one. And now you will be well informed to choose the right one for you.
Happy CookingLisa "The Crock Cook"a-crock-cook.com
