Flexible cutting board mats are ultra-lightweight, dishwasher-safe, and bendable. Their primary benefit is the ability to easily “funnel” chopped ingredients directly into a bowl or pan without spilling. They protect your countertops, prevent knife dulling and are highly affordable.
Pro Tip: These mats are fantastic for behind-the-scenes prep (like slicing roasted beets or raw meat) because they fit perfectly into a dishwasher and prevent juices from leaking, without the staining worries of a thick wooden block. But these are not meant to be family heirlooms. They are handy tools that you can use for your messy, everyday tasks.
Why I love them:
- They’re dishwasher-safe.
You don’t need to be precious or even particularly careful with these mats. After I’m done using them, I toss ‘em in the dishwasher. This is especially great when I’m prepping raw meat or fish on the mats and want to give them a top-notch scrubbing.
- They’re small enough to actually fit inside the dishwasher.
Yes, most plastic cutting boards are dishwasher-safe.
- They can “funnel” food around the kitchen.
After I chop ingredients, I curl up the edges of the mat and funnel the ingredients directly into my mixing bowl or skillet.
- It doesn’t matter if they stain.
These mats are just for behind-the-scenes work. If they stain, who cares? I use them when I’m chopping roasted beets and mincing chipotles in adobo. My big wooden cutting board is gorgeous, so I often use it as a centerpiece with breads, cured meats, or cheeses at dinner parties.
