John Boos Au Jus Collection Maple Cutting Board 1-1/4"Tx15"Wx20"D, -AUJUS2015

Juice Groove Design And a Prep-Ready 20 x 15 Footprint

This John Boos Au Jus Collection cutting board is a thick maple prep surface built around a perimeter juice groove, keeping liquids on the board rather than on the counter during carving and slicing tasks.

Key Features

• Perimeter juice groove channels meat juices and liquids away from the cutting surface and off the counter edge.
• Reversible design gives you a grooved side for carving and a flat side for general prep work.
• Hard maple construction provides a dense, close-grained cutting surface that stands up to daily knife work.
• 20 x 15 inch surface offers enough room for a whole chicken, a roast, or a full loaf without crowding the workspace.
• 1-1/2 inch thickness adds stability so the board stays planted during heavy prep.

Built Around the Carving Task

The Au Jus Collection takes its name from the juice-catching groove routed around the board's perimeter. When you're carving a roast, slicing a brisket, or breaking down poultry, liquids run to the channel instead of pooling under the knife or running onto the counter. Flip the board over and the flat reverse side handles everyday prep: vegetables, bread, cheese, and anything else that doesn't need containment. One board covers both jobs without a swap.

Maple, Thickness, and Long-Term Use

John Boos builds this board from hard northern maple, a tight-grained hardwood that resists scoring and surface damage under repeated knife contact. At 1-1/2 inches thick, the board carries enough mass to sit flat and steady on the counter without a damp cloth underneath, and the extra material means there is depth to resurface the board as the surface wears over time. Condition the wood regularly with a food-safe board oil or cream to keep the maple from drying out and checking at the edges. John Boos finishing products are sold separately.

The Right Fit for Serious Home Cooks and Working Kitchens

The 20 x 15 surface puts this board squarely in the range that professional prep kitchens and serious home cooks reach for when the job is larger than a quick chop. It fits most standard prep areas without dominating the counter, and the footprint is wide enough to rest a full rack of ribs flat for carving. Cabinet shops and designers specifying kitchen packages will find this board a natural complement to a kitchen center island or dedicated prep station. It stores flat in a lower cabinet or upright in a tray divider when not in use.

Common Questions

A Prep Surface That Handles the Messy Work

Choose this Au Jus board when the task calls for a dedicated carving surface that contains the mess, backed by the mass and durability of thick hard maple.