John Boos Au Jus Collection Maple Cutting Board 1-1/2"Tx18"Wx24"D, -AUJUS

A Cutting Board Built for Meat Work and Juice Control

The John Boos Au Jus Collection cutting board is a thick maple work surface designed for carving, slicing, and any prep task that produces liquid, keeping drips contained and the counter dry.

Key Features

• Solid maple construction provides a dense, hard surface that holds up to heavy knife work session after session.
• 1-1/2 inch thickness gives the board enough mass to stay put on the counter and resist warping over time.
• 18 inches wide by 24 inches deep offers a generous work area for large cuts, whole chickens, or roasts.
• Juice groove channels run along the board to catch and contain drippings during carving.
• Reversible design gives a groove side for wet work and a flat side for everyday prep.
• Rectangular shape fits naturally on a standard counter or over a sink for a stable cutting station.

Where This Board Earns Its Place

The Au Jus Collection takes its name from what it handles best: carving meat at the table or on the counter where juices run. The groove catches drippings so they do not pool across the surface and onto the counter, which means less cleanup after a roast, a brisket, or a whole turkey. The 24-inch depth also provides enough room to work a large cut from end to end without running off the edge. On the flat side, the same surface handles bread, vegetables, and dry prep without the groove getting in the way.

Maple, Built to Last in a Working Kitchen

John Boos has built cutting boards from hard rock maple for over a century, and this board follows the same construction principles. Maple is a tight-grained, hard wood that resists scoring and stands up to repeated cutting without breaking down the surface quickly. At 1-1/2 inches thick, this board has enough material to be sanded and reconditioned over years of use. To maintain the surface, apply a food-contact-appropriate board oil or cream on a regular basis; John Boos offers their own board cream for this purpose, available separately.

Who Reaches for This Board

Home cooks who regularly carve roasts or whole birds will get the most direct value from the juice groove. Kitchen designers specifying a prep station in a high-use residential kitchen will find the 18-by-24 footprint large enough to anchor the layout. Cabinet shops building custom kitchen millwork sometimes spec a board like this as a pull-out insert or standalone station surface. The size and thickness also make it a durable centerpiece for a catering setup or a butcher's work area where a board sees daily heavy use.

Common Questions

A Board That Handles the Messiest Jobs

Choose this John Boos maple board when the work involves carving, roasting, or any prep that produces liquid, and you want a surface large enough to handle it without reaching for a second cutting board.