Your Wooden Kitchen Tools Are Gross

Whenever we purchase a new kitchen tool or utensil, we want it to last a lifetime. And while some materials, like cast iron and stainless steel, can easily stand the test of time, others need some extra care to stay in good shape. Even though wood utensils and cooking tools are beautiful, the material tends to warp and stain over time.

Food & Wine’s team of expert testers recommends replacing most wooden kitchen tools every year, which means most of us wood-lovers are in the market for some new utensils and rolling pins. If you’re ready to replace your wooden tools (and you likely are), read on to shop some of our favorite replacements.

Best Wooden Kitchen Tools to Replace

OXO Good Grips Small Wooden Spoon

Many home cooks are guilty of using the same wooden spoon for decades without replacing it. If yours has seen better days, replace it with OXO’s highly-affordable miniature one. At just 8 inches in length, the spoon is large enough to toss a stir-fry but still small enough to sprinkle cheese onto pasta. The spoon has received over 14,000 five-star reviews at Amazon thanks to its sturdiness and convenient size, and you can snag yours for only $4.

John Boos Boos Wood Cutting Board

If properly cared for, a quality wooden cutting board without grooves can last for years. Even still, high heat, dishwashers, and abrasive cleaning solutions can all lead to the breakdown of wooden cutting boards, which is why we recommend washing yours with just soap and water. If your cutting board has become warped or stained over time, now’s the time to replace it with this 16 by 10 inch board from John Boos. Not only is it recommended by celebrity chefs like Ina Garten, but it also beat out the competition during our tests.

Bokalaka 7-Piece Wooden Utensils Set

If it’s time to toss your wooden utensils, this seven-piece teak set is the perfect replacement. It comes with a spatula, a slotted spatula, a ladle, a spaghetti spoon, salad tongs, and a strainer spoon. Amazon shoppers say the utensils exceeded their expectations thanks to their durability, versatility, and resistance to stains, and you can snag them now for less than $4 apiece. 

Earlywood 4-Piece Wooden Utensil Set

The best tools are multitaskers, which is why this four-piece utensil set from Earlywood is so essential. The stars of the collection are two flat sautes, which can be used on their own as spoons and spatulas or together to flip pancakes, toss salads,and more. The set also comes with a scraper and a spreader — everything you need to start a fresh new collection.

Karryoung French Rolling Pin

If you like making pizzas or baking pastries, a wooden rolling pin is a must-have. Not only do they roll dough more efficiently, but they’re also easy to clean. If the one you’ve been using has been in your family for generations, it is likely time to finally retire it. This 18-inch French rolling pin is a great replacement. Unlike most traditional rolling pins, this one doesn’t have handles, allowing for better control and precision, according to shoppers. 

New Star Foodservice Wooden Pizza Peel

This short-handled pizza peel is the key to making restaurant-quality pizza at home, according to Amazon reviews. At 12 by 14 by 22 inches in size, the clever tool is large and sturdy enough to guide pizza dough and freshly-baked pies in and out of the oven without toppling over. Plus, when you’re not using it for pizza, it can easily double as a charcuterie board or chopping board.

Toscana Picnic Time Charcuterie Board 

Large enough to feed a crowd, this 30-inch acacia wood plank is a great dinner party centerpiece. Each board is unique, thanks to natural variation in the wood grain and coloring. Plus, the handle features a twine loop to keep it on display when not in use. Snag yours now while it’s 33% off.