Hiware’s extra-large bamboo cutting board can meet all your needs, whether you’re chopping, slicing or using it as a charcuterie tray ... any expelled liquid or juice and prevent messes.

Then consider features like a handy juice tray or a dishwasher-safe design. Once you've narrowed down a material, make sure your cutting board of choice is conducive to prepping raw meat.

Beyond that, the type of cutting board you use (as well as the board’s size and additional features, like juice canals and hand grips) is a matter of preference. Tim Hollingsworth, chef and ...