Homemade Wood Cutting Board Butter
Perfect for protecting cutting boards, wooden utensils, bowls, and butcher blocks. Made with safe, natural ingredients.
Equipment
- Half-pint glass jar (heat-safe, for melting and storage)
- Small saucepan or pot (to use as a double boiler)
- measuring spoons
- Measuring cup
- Wooden stick, spoon, or skewer (for stirring)
- Clean cotton cloth or paper towel (for applying butter)
- Lid for storage jar
Materials
- 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets
- 1/2 cup MCT coconut oil
- Optional: 3–5 drops lemon essential oil
- Optional: 5–10 drops vitamin E oil
Instructions
- Place a half-pint glass jar in a small pot with about 2 inches of water to create a double boiler effect.
- Add beeswax pellets and MCT oil to the jar.
- Heat over medium heat until fully melted, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in essential oils and/or vitamin E if using.
- Let sit at room temperature until solidified.
- Store in a cool, dark place with a lid.
Notes
To Use:
Scoop a small amount with a clean cloth or paper towel. Rub into the wooden surface. Let sit overnight. Buff off any excess oil the next morning with a clean cloth.
Scoop a small amount with a clean cloth or paper towel. Rub into the wooden surface. Let sit overnight. Buff off any excess oil the next morning with a clean cloth.