Extra Large Bamboo Carving Board with Deep Juice Groove, Reversible Butcher Block — 18 x 13 Inch
Rest and slice a ribeye on a board with a moat deep enough to actually catch the juices — instead of sending them across the counter and onto the floor.
Price today
$27
Verified ratings
★ 4.7/ 2,900
Why we picked it
01
A juice groove that holds the juice
A rested steak gives up a surprising amount of liquid when you slice it. The deep perimeter channel catches it — pour it back over the meat instead of mopping the counter.
02
Reversible: carve one side, prep the other
Grooved side for resting and slicing cooked meat; flat side for chopping veg. One board, two jobs, and the raw-meat surface stays separate from the cutting surface.
03
Knife-friendly and big enough
Bamboo is hard-wearing but gentler on edges than glass or plastic. At 18 x 13 inches there's room for a couple of steaks or a whole brisket without crowding.
From the manufacturer
Product details
- Deep juice groove catches the liquid from resting and slicing meat
- Reversible: grooved carving side plus a flat prep side
- Large 18 x 13 in surface fits steaks, brisket, or a whole turkey breast
- Bamboo is hard-wearing, water-resistant, and gentle on knife edges
- Hand-wash and oil — not dishwasher safe
Description
An extra-large reversible bamboo carving board sized for steaks, brisket, and roasts. A deep juice groove rings the carving side to catch the liquid a rested cut gives up when sliced; flip it over for a flat prep surface. Bamboo is harder and more water-resistant than most woods and kinder to knife edges than plastic — hand-wash and oil it and it lasts for years.
How it stacks up
 ★ Our pick Extra Large Bamboo Carving Board with Deep Juice Groove, Reversible Butcher Block — 18 x 13 Inch Extra $27 ★ 4.7(2,900) |  Splurge Teakhaus XL Teak Carving Board Teakhaus $100 ★ 4.5(2,100) |  Made in USA Virginia Boys Walnut Carving Board Virginia $89 ★ 4.2(3,100) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Bamboo | Teak | Walnut |
| Size | 18 x 13 in | 24 x 18 in | 24 x 18 in |
| Juice groove | Deep, all sides | One side | One side |
| Reversible | Yes | No | Yes |
| Care | Hand-wash + oil | Hand-wash + oil | Hand-wash + oil |
| In short | Our pick — All the steak-resting function of the premium teak and walnut boards — deep juice groove, big surface, reversible — at a quarter of the price, and bamboo holds an edge-friendly surface better against water. | Heirloom-grade FSC teak, thick and beautiful — and several times the price. | Reversible American walnut with a juice groove — handsome hardwood at a hardwood price. |
| Check it out | View on Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
Common questions
- Why rest a steak on a board instead of a plate?
- A flat plate lets the juices pool and the underside steam, softening your hard-won crust. A board with a groove drains the liquid away from the meat and into the channel, so the crust stays crisp and the juice is saved for spooning back over.
- Is bamboo better than wood or plastic?
- Bamboo is harder and more water-resistant than most woods, naturally a bit antimicrobial, and far kinder to your knife edges than plastic or glass. The trade-off is it's slightly harder than soft maple, so don't put it in the dishwasher.
- How do I care for it?
- Hand-wash, dry standing up, and rub in food-grade mineral oil now and then. Never soak it or run it through the dishwasher — that's how bamboo and wood boards crack and warp.
- Who shouldn't buy it?
- If your counter is tight or you only cook for one, a smaller board makes more sense. This one is sized for carving roasts and serving a table — it's big and it likes a little upkeep.
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