Can I Sand My Cutting Board to Get Rid of Rough Edges?

Kelli Foster
Kelli FosterSenior Contributing Food Editor
Kelli is a Senior Contributing Food Editor for Kitchn. She's a graduate of the French Culinary Institute and author of the cookbooks, Plant-Based Buddha Bowls, The Probiotic Kitchen, Buddha Bowls, and Everyday Freekeh Meals. She lives in New Jersey.
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Q: I recently bought a beautiful handmade cutting board at my local farmers market. They mentioned that they had only oiled it a couple of times and that I should do it again when I got it home, but otherwise it was ready to go. I oiled it and let it sit for a day and then started using it.

I have had it for about two weeks now and the surface of the board is really rough, like it needs to be sanded! What should I do? Should I sand it down and oil again? Or something else? I have several other nice cutting boards, so I feel like I know basically how to care for one nicely.

Sent by Christi

Editor: My inclination would also be to sand it down just until it’s smooth, and then oil it as necessary.

Kitchn readers, have you ever had an experience like this with a cutting board? Do you have any advice for Christi?

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