What do you use to finish a butcher block cutting board?

If you are using the cutting board for show then a polyurethane would work, if you use it for cutting, then a good rub down on a periodic basis with vegetable oil works well. The oil resists water but won't contaminate your food.

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I use mineral oil. My wood cutting board care instructions recommended this. I use it about once every 4-6 weeks as the wood looks dry.

my $.02

I have always used Danish oil on my cutting boards when first made.

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Just make sure whatever you use is food grade mineral oil.

In support of mineral oil:

Food grade mineral oil is preferred, as vegetable oils can go rancid.

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