Rustic Red Oak Cutting Board

This cutting board is crafted entirely from Red Oak, showcasing the wood's inherent warmth and prominent grain. Red Oak is known for its light to medium reddish-brown colour, often with a distinctive open, coarse grain pattern that gives it a rustic and appealing texture. The board's surface will highlight Red Oak's characteristic growth rings and pores, contributing to its natural, unrefined charm. It offers a solid, durable feel and a classic aesthetic that can complement a variety of kitchen styles, from traditional to country or even modern rustic.

Important Considerations for a Red Oak Cutting Board:

• Porous Nature: Red Oak has an "open grain" structure, meaning its pores are larger and more visible compared to woods like maple or walnut. This can make it more susceptible to absorbing liquids, food particles, and potentially harboring bacteria if not meticulously cleaned and maintained.

  Maintenance: Due to its porosity, a Red Oak cutting board will require more diligent and frequent oiling (with food-grade mineral oil or beeswax) to help seal the pores and prevent moisture absorption. It's crucial to clean it immediately after use with mild soap and water, avoiding soaking, and always allowing it to dry thoroughly.

• Knife Durability: While Red Oak is a hardwood, it's not as hard as some other common cutting board woods like hard maple. It may show knife marks more readily than denser woods.

Despite these considerations, a Red Oak cutting board can be a beautiful and functional piece for lighter tasks, bread cutting, or as a serving board (e.g., charcuterie), provided the owner is aware of and commits to the necessary maintenance.

Dimensions

Length - 48.5 cm/19 inches 

Width - 21.5 cm/8.5 inches

Thickness - 1.5 cm/0.5 inches