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• 100% natural ingredients
• Ready to cook on in 15 minutes
• Long burn time*

Since 1920, Kingsford® Original Charcoal has been the gold standard of grilling. Made in the USA with North American ingredients. With 100% natural ingredients, Kingsford® Original gives BBQ lovers the smoky wood-fired flavor they crave. Our Original briquets are great for any grilling occasion. Whether you’re smoking a brisket, grilling up vegetables or firing up the grill at your next tailgate, Kingsford® Original delivers the best in authentic BBQ flavor. In fact, Kingsford® lights faster^† than competitive brands, giving you the ultimate grilling experience — every time. Available in a variety of sizes, from 4-lb. to 2x20-lb. bags.

† Compared to nationally available conventional charcoal in the U.S.A.

• *Compared to other charcoal brands.

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The Kingsford Difference

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When it’s time to fire up the grill, choose the original. Kingsford charcoal is designed to light fast, burn long, and cook hot, giving you quick starts and wood-fired finishes. From steaks seared to perfection to the irresistible flavor of smoky goodness, Kingsford delivers.

Watch the video to see why Kingsford is America’s #1 charcoal.*

^{* Based on IRI Unit Sales Data}

The Kingsford Difference

Designed Stronger for Fewer Breaks*

When it comes to grilling, strength matters. In our Drop Test, Kingsford briquets stay intact, while the competition crumbles. Why does that matter? Because strong briquets mean less waste.

Watch our Drop Test video and see the difference for yourself.

^{* Compared to Jealous Devil Max XL Charcoal Briquets}

The Kingsford Difference

Quicker Cooks

For grillers who demand the best, Kingsford delivers. When tested, our steak reached 135°F in just 7 minutes, leaving our competition in the dust. While their meat stays raw*, Kingsford serves up steaks cooked to perfection. Nothing beats the original when it comes to speed, heat and flavor.

Ready to see the Steak Test for yourself? Watch the video.*<sup>†

* Always ensure you cook for adequate time to reach USDA requirements.

† Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets compared to Jealous Devil Max XL Charcoal Briquets</sup>

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Rated 4 out of 5 by terencem4_5715 from Great flavor for all your cooking needs I’ve been using Kingsford Original for a while now, and it never lets me down. It lights up quickly without much effort, which makes getting the grill going super easy. Once it’s going, it gives off a steady heat and that classic smoky flavor that really comes through in the food. I especially like it for burgers, but honestly, everything tastes better over it—steaks, veggies, even hot dogs. If you’re looking for reliable charcoal that adds great flavor, this is it.

Date published: 2025-07-24

Rated 5 out of 5 by ladydarksky_5926 from Used Kingsford charcoal all my life and my review So i have used Kingsford charcoal all my life from 18 to today and I have to say the original was always my favorite. I did have a few issues lighting one bag i bought years ago. I think it was because it was old and in the basement of a place. Keep your charcoal in a cool dry place never in a wet basement or any place like that otherwise you will have that issue too! Kingsford has been a family favorite for generations in my family! if only it wasnt 104 here today would have been the perfect grill time! Thanks Kingsford for years of family outtings and fun!

Date published: 2025-07-22

Rated 5 out of 5 by jillb178_3580 from Our favorite charcoal We use king ford to cook and smoke on all of our grills. We are avid grillers and do competitions and kingsford is the best. It heats up quick, we usually use a fire starter cube, it lights quick, and the coals get hot fast and burn for a long time. It produces a good amount of ash but most grills have an ash pan for easy cleanup. Highly recommend and it comes in so many styles now we also love the mesquite flavor for a good smoke.

Date published: 2025-07-22

Rated 5 out of 5 by alexm617_5035 from great charcoal Reliable and easy to light, Kingsford Original gives me consistent heat and great smoky flavor every time I grill. It’s my go-to charcoal for backyard BBQs.

Date published: 2025-07-21

Rated 5 out of 5 by shamonr_5812 from Charcoal... Nothing better Nothing beats charcoal when it comes to flavor and maintaining temperature when grilling. Its quick to light and leaves little residue when grilling.

Date published: 2025-07-15

Rated 5 out of 5 by leequyn_8949 from Good for grilling This is our go to for charcoal. We use it to grill meat as well and leave a wonderful scent. The charcoal also lasts for a long time. Bags are a decent size.

Date published: 2025-07-12

Rated 5 out of 5 by amberm1079_9057 from Overall favorite charcoal This is the best charcoal! It works really good for grilling burgers! It doesn’t take to long to get it going! It’s average on the lighting time. It’s our overall favorite charcoal!

Date published: 2025-07-10

Rated 5 out of 5 by nilesh_4939 from Great for bar-b-que It lights up very fast and even turns hot very fast. We have been using this for the last few years. It has a good burn time. Its ashes are easy to clean.

Date published: 2025-07-09

Rated 4 out of 5 by crazycatcaretaker_1049 from Charcoal If you don't have a gas grill then this will do. It's easy to use and adds that smoky bbq flavor. Works great on any charcoal grill. Lasted a reasonable amount of time. Easy to light. It produces the right amount of ash.

Date published: 2025-07-06

Rated 5 out of 5 by sweetpeastacy_5357 from Love it My family uses this brand regularly. Love the flavor of food cooked over charcoal. Long burn time and easy to ignite, gets really hot and has little ash!

Date published: 2025-07-06

Rated 5 out of 5 by paulp85_9910 from Cooks very nice and even heat I love these coals they burn forever and you don't get the weird fluid taste in your food like you do with the ones that have the ready fire fluid already in them

Date published: 2025-07-04

Rated 4 out of 5 by annac253_9734 from Great taste, dependable, convenient I always grab a bag of Kingsford charcoal to bring with on any camping trip! I can count on it doing its job and my meal will have that great bbq flavor. I use a little bit of lighting fluid to get going, then I just let time to the rest. In about 15 min I can count on it being ready for dinner. I am satisfied with heat output and I have cooked a lot of various dishes on Kingsford charcoal, from frozen pizzas to chicken kebabs, to hamburgers and hotdogs. I’ve always used this brand for my family cook outs.

Date published: 2025-07-02

Rated 5 out of 5 by lyssiep_9461 from Works great! More expensive than other charcoals that I have tried but it definitely lights easier and burns longer! Worth the extra money to have a more reliable charcoal

Date published: 2025-07-02

Rated 4 out of 5 by pepperlabeija_290 from Cooks Like A Charm Kingsford charcoal lights pretty easily after being doused with lighter fluid. It doesn’t impart flavor as these aren’t flavored. The burn time is long and after you’re done you’ll need to put it out by closing the vents on the grill and putting the back on. The heat output is high. We don’t use a regular grill often. We mostly use a traeger for grilling.

Date published: 2025-06-29

Rated 5 out of 5 by jordanb262_1760 from Good quality Easy to light, long lasting, good taste on food, burn time is awhile, not a lot of ash output, good heat output, overall good product and would purchase again

Date published: 2025-06-28

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