In addition to owning separate surfaces you also need to pay attention to the board s material.
Cooked meat on wood cutting board.
If you ve been working with particularly pungent foods like garlic onions or fish eliminate their odors trapped in the cutting board by wiping a fresh lemon wedge on the surface area after you ve cleaned and disinfected it.
While wooden boards may last longer there s no denying that they require far more maintenance in the long run.
If it is particularly bloody or covered in grease wipe it off with kitchen paper and use a paste of salt and lemon juice to scrub it down.
I usually use plastic for raw meat but for any other cutting my favorite board material is wood says epicurious food editor rhoda boone.
The meat and poultry hotline says that consumers may use wood or a nonporous surface for cutting raw meat and poultry.
Plastic wood or bamboo.
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.
Then rub it dry with a clean cloth and leave it to air dry completely.
The best types of cutting boards for your kitchen.
If you use a wooden board for cutting meat scrub it with a stiff bristled brush in hot water with a detergent.
However consider using one cutting board for fresh produce and bread and a separate one for raw meat poultry and seafood.