Product Description
John Boos Ab Maple Butcher Block, 18 by 18 by 10-Inch: Home & Kitchen. After simple assembly, the AB01 block stands 34-inch tall. Add a handsome yet highly functional tool to your kitchen arsenal with this wooden cutting board from John Boos. Made of solid hard rock maple with edge-grain construction for durability, the reversible cutting board provides two flat sides and slightly rounded edges for comfortable handling. The finely crafted board, which measures 20 by 15 by 1-1/4 inches, works well for a variety of food-prep tasks, whether chopping meat, slicing and dicing fruits and vegetables, or mincing fresh herbs. Keep the cutting board clean by simply washing it with hot soapy water after each use and dry it with a clean paper towel or let it air dry. The board was shipped from the factory with a penetrating natural oil finish, which allows for great cutting, chopping, and slicing, but it's important to give the cutting board a good oiling on all surfaces every three to four weeks. When the cutting board becomes dry and lighter in color, it's time to re-oil, which is an easy way to lengthen the life of the board by many years. More appealing and attractive than plastic, a wooden cutting board is a great alternative to plastic cutting boards as it can inhibit bacteria growth, while plastic boards harbor bacteria in the grooves cut into their surface. (Although Boos cutting boards do not harbor bacteria, it is a good habit to use separate cutting boards for different types of food prep.) Wood cutting boards are also easier on knives, where plastic boards can dull knives quickly. Boos cutting boards are manufactured by John Boos & Co. in Effingham, Illinois, which has been manufacturing high-quality wood cutting boards, butcher blocks, and countertops since 1887. From the Manufacturer Every professional or at-home chef knows the importance of a good cutting board. John Boos has developed a full line of professional-quality FDA-approved cutting boards in a variety of styles to accommodate individual needs and preferences. Choose from end-grain or edge-grain construction and from over 39 shapes and sizes. John Boos & Company circa 1900. View larger. The History of John Boos & Co How It All Started John Boos & Co. is the oldest industry in South Central Illinois, located in Effingham Illinois, and the company has been in business since 1887. Conrad Boos Sr. founded the business in 1887 and named it after his son, John. For many years he worked out of the blacksmith shop in Effingham, and lumber was cut from areas in close proximity. In 1892, the plant moved to its present location at 315 South First Street in Effingham. John Boos & Co. is the oldest industry in Effingham, Illinois. View larger. The blacksmith used a Sycamore tree placed on three legs to straighten horseshoes. The wooden block absorbed the shock of the hammer. In 1890, a local butcher realized the block could be used for cutting meat, and had one made for this purpose. The word spread to surrounding small towns and cities and by 1911, John Boos was shipping from coast to coast. Commercial[5283] Since 1887, John Boos and Company has manufactured high quality cutting boards, butcher’s blocks and countertops in South Central Illinois. Today, Boos products are used in commercial kitchens, hotels, restaurants, culinary schools, and private homes. You can also find John Boos cutting boards and blocks in use daily on the Food Network channel, and popular cooking shows and competitions. Boos Professional Butcher’s Blocks are built in Effingham, Illinois from select American Northern Hard Rock Maple. Hard Rock Maple is easy on knives and resists nicks and gouges, preventing bacteria from penetrating the wood. The AB01 block features a 10-inch thick, end grain construction top. The surface length and width measurements are 24 by 24-inch and the cutting surface features a Boos block cream finish with beeswax. Four matching turned legs are included. John Boos recommends oiling butcher's block tops every three to four weeks to maintain and protect the wood from drying or cracking.
Shipping Weight: 140 pounds
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