Maple AuJus Cutting Board

This board features extra-wide, sloped juice grooves and a dedicated reservoir designed specifically to catch drippings and meat trimmings. This prevents liquids from spilling onto your countertops while you carve.

Yes. While the top side features the specialized juice groove for carving, the underside is completely flat. This allows you to flip the board over to use it as a standard surface for chopping vegetables or prepping other ingredients.

Because this board is made from natural Northern Hard Rock Maple, you should regularly apply a food-grade mineral oil or a beeswax-based cream, such as the John Boos Block Cream. This prevents the wood from drying out, cracking, or absorbing odors.

Yes, the John Boos Au Jus board is NSF certified, meaning it meets strict standards for public health protection and sanitation. Its edge-grain construction and naturally antimicrobial maple wood make it a durable choice for high-volume environments.

Hard Rock Maple is an ideal surface for cutlery because it is firm enough to be durable but has enough 'give' to be gentle on knife edges. It is significantly more knife-friendly than glass, stone, or plastic boards.

Depending on the size, this board weighs between 12 and 15 pounds. While it is substantial enough to stay stable on your counter during heavy-duty carving, it includes integrated side grip handles to make lifting and maneuvering much easier.