How to Clean and Oil a Wooden Cutting Board

Name: How to Clean and Oil a Wooden Cutting Board
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp dish soap; 1/4 cup food-safe cutting board oil

@cookinginthemidwest demonstrates a simple process to restore a dull, used wooden cutting board to look like new by washing it and applying a food-safe cutting board oil.

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Total

6h 5m

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$8–$13

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 tsp dish soap
1/4 cup food-safe cutting board oil

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Instructions

1
Scrub the cutting board with soapy water and a sponge.
2
Rinse the board and dry it thoroughly with a towel.
3
Allow the board to air dry completely.
4
Once the board is completely dry, apply a generous amount of food-safe cutting board oil to the surface.
5
Using a paper towel or clean cloth, rub the oil into the wood, moving with the grain to cover the entire surface.
6
Let the oil soak into the wood for 6 to 12 hours.
7
After soaking, use a clean cloth to buff off any excess oil.