DIY Wood Conditioner
Avoid mineral oil used in commercial wood conditioners, and make this safe and natural wood conditioner instead.
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Servings: 8 ounces
Cost: varies
Equipment
- Double Boiler or place a clean tin can in the center of a saucpan filled with water
- spatula
- Scale
- Storage Container
Ingredients
- 70 grams Beeswax
- 270 grams Olive Oil or use lard or tallow
Instructions
Making the Conditioner:
- Melt the beeswax and olive oil in a double boiler until fully dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into a glass jar, and allow to cool completely.
- Store conditioner at room temperature for up to three months.
Applying the Conditioner:
- Using a soft rag, remove some of the conditioner from the jar and apply it to the cutting board.
- Using circular motions, massage the conditioner into the board.
- Add more conditioner as needed until the entire surface of the board has been covered.
- If your cutting board is new or particularly parched, allow it to sit for 30 minutes and repeat steps 1-3.
Notes
How Often to Season Wood Cutting Boards
It is recommended that your wooden cutting boards be seasoned once a month, but if they get a lot of use, like ours do, we recommend seasoning weekly.
Let your board tell you when it's "thirsty." After conditioning them a few times, you'll start to recognize when they need another coat of oil.
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