Pork Butcher Chart End Grain Cutting Board

Description

A hand-crafted end grain cutting board with a walnut inlay rendering a classic pork butcher chart — the pig divided into its primal cuts (Ham, Loin, Shoulder, Spare Ribs, Picnic Ham, Bacon).

Build Details

• Dimensions: 12″ × 18″ × 1¾″
• Construction: End grain — the cutting surface is the end of the wood fibers, the most durable orientation
• Woods: Maple base, walnut inlay
• Finish: Food-safe oil and Langskegg Wood Butter

Why End Grain

End grain cutting boards are easier on knife edges and self-heal between cuts. The fibers stand vertical instead of running horizontally, so the blade slips between them rather than slicing across them. The result: a cleaner cut, a sharper knife at the end of the day, and a board that takes years of daily use without showing it.

Care

Hand wash with mild soap, towel dry, and stand on edge to fully dry. Re-oil with food-safe mineral oil or Langskegg Wood Butter every few months — more often when new — to keep the wood from drying out. Never put in the dishwasher.

Want Your Own

Different size, different inlay, different wood combination — click the “Inquire…” or “Start a project” buttons above to start a build. Typical turnaround: three to four weeks for an end grain board.