Cutting Boards: Non-Skid, But Slippery?

[leftymac]

I used one tonight for the first time to cut up some chicken. I like the backing that makes it non-skid on the counter. However, the actual cutting surface was REALLY slippery! My chicken kept sliding around, which could be dangerous when using a large knife. All I know is the chicken never slid around on a regular cutting board.

 

[pampchefsarah]

NOOOO!! I don't want to hear any bad reviews. I'm so excited about this product (this and the Spice Turn-About are the only things in which I'm really interested), I want to hear they are perfect and wonderful!*sigh* I guess there's no such thing as perfect.

 

[Jennifer E]

I totally agree with Sarah! Those are the 2 things I was most excited about.

 

[leftymac]

Try 'em and maybe you'll feel differently! In the mats' defense, I haven't cut vegetables on them yet -- just runaway chicken breasts.

 

[pampchefsarah]

Keith, were your breasts unusually large?

Spoiler

Sorry, I couldn't resist

 

[leftymac]

Keith, were your breasts unusually large?

Spoiler

Sorry, I couldn't resist

Oh, you!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

I sliced some of that stuff on a cutting board the other day .... I usually slice it when it's partly frozen. The Hold and Slice works wonders.

 

[leftymac]

I sliced some of that stuff on a cutting board the other day .... I usually slice it when it's partly frozen. The Hold and Slice works wonders.

My point is that whenever I cut raw chicken breasts on our regular cutting boards, they stay put. The Flexible Cutting Mat was like a poultry Slip 'n Slide. I shouldn't have to use special tools or do special things to ensure the meat stays in place. It just should -- just like it does on a cutting board.

 

[doughmama]

haven't tried the mats yet but think the spice turn-about is fantastic. my spices are organized (doesn't fit everything I use but better than it was) and it fits in my cabinet! I don't like to leave things out on my counter.

 

[doughmama]

my mom was using a mat like ours (only it did not grab onto the counter like ours should). she was cutting a watermelon and I was watching it slide all over the mat, the counter... I was quite nervous watching her.

 

[RMDave]

My point is that whenever I cut raw chicken breasts on our regular cutting boards, they stay put. The Flexible Cutting Mat was like a poultry Slip 'n Slide. I shouldn't have to use special tools or do special things to ensure the meat stays in place. It just should -- just like it does on a cutting board.

Just put a damp papertowel under the board and it won't slide.

 

[leftymac]

Just put a damp papertowel under the board and it won't slide.

The board didn't slide. The chicken was sliding on top of the board.

 

[kreaser]

patty...love the spice holder too...it fits perfectly in my cupboard...I too, have more than it will hold, but it's a start

 

[raebates]

Keith, did you pat the chicken dry before trying to cut it? I find that works well most of the time. Though, I haven't yet tried the cutting mats.

 

[PCJenni]

I had the same issue with the chicken sliding all over on the mat. I will be using the mats for veggies but the regular cutting board for the chicken. I think the mats will be a good seller, whereas I talk about the regular board and dont sell a lot of them.

 

[leftymac]

Keith, did you pat the chicken dry before trying to cut it? I find that works well most of the time. Though, I haven't yet tried the cutting mats.

No, I didn't pat it dry first. I never did that with the regular boards so I wasn't thinking about it. I'll have to try it with the mats.

 

[RMDave]

The board didn't slide. The chicken was sliding on top of the board.

Crazy Glue - the answer is Crazy Glue.

 

[pampchefsarah]

Crazy Glue - the answer is Crazy Glue.

giggle giggle *snort*