Kingsford®
Original Charcoal
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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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Rated 5 out of
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parkyjreviews from
Yes!
Nothing beats the original! The coals add amazing flavor to whatever you're cooking. The heat is distributed evenly. Ash production is great.
Date published: 2024-04-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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valeriel160 from
Best charcoal for your food
This charcoal makes a great barbecue I swear by it . The flavor comes out smokey and so flavorful. It cooks anything within minutes it’s very fast and it’s very hot. The smell of the charcoal is also great I highly recommend this product for any barbecue or get together with family .
Date published: 2024-04-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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shayh53 from
Kingsford
This is a classic. This easily burns within seconds. It makes lighting really big and bright. It does have a little bit of ash afterwards but it's decent. It distributes heat like crazy. Definitely keep coming back for more every year.
Date published: 2024-04-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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kristinecorn333 from
The OG BBQ Charcoal
The OG of BBQ charcoal. It's easy to light, consistent and works great for your back yard BBQ. It's also easy to throw a bag in your car for a party or keep in your garage for an impromptu BBQ. We always have an extra bag. We use the chimney starter method on our Weber grill for consistent ease of starting a fire.
Date published: 2024-04-22
Rated 3 out of
5
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vturbo17 from
Good for out bbq
It keeps the flames going without fizzling out. The heat stays distributed evenly as long as you stir it around. It doesn't make ashes which is always a good thing.
Date published: 2024-04-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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ericv18 from
Great
I love those products! It's great for any BBQ! This is the best when it comes to charcoal seasonings. This is a must. The lighting is easy and Burnside is sweet.
Date published: 2024-04-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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lachelsi from
Great charcoal!
Great for grilling. We use this brand all the time for our outdoor grilling activities. Will probably always repurchase. Long lasting as well.
Date published: 2024-04-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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suc1 from
Must have
We have been using this charcoal for many years and it's been the best. It heats up very fast and stays on for a long time and less changes. This keeps your bbq going and heats up the party.
Date published: 2024-04-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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cherm4 from
Kingsford Charcoal
These have always been our first choice of charcoal briquettes, for as long as I can remember. They have consistently maintained their quality and they are very dependable. They are easy to light, give consistent heat and get the job done. Easy to find and about average price.
Date published: 2024-04-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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juanamonkey from
Summer must
Our go to for cook outs. It’s easy to find and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. It’s easy to light and makes good taste great. I like that you can reseal the bag easily.
Date published: 2024-04-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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kaydussee from
Grill game strong
the charcoal is packaged and it’s easy to open and pour. However it is difficult to get the charcoal burning. Once lit, it does it jobs provides a consistent amount of heat? Easy to clean up for the price, it good value for my money compared to other brands ive tried . Recommend
Date published: 2024-04-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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vdp2331 from
Perfect for my BBQ needs
Kingsford Original Charcoal is my go-to choice for grilling. Its consistent performance and long-lasting burn time make it perfect for all my BBQ needs. Whether I'm cooking up steaks or slow-roasting ribs, it provides even heat distribution and a natural flavor that enhances every dish. Plus, its easy-to-light briquettes make ignition a breeze, saving me time and hassle. Kingsford Original Charcoal is a staple for any backyard cookout or tailgate party.
Date published: 2024-04-19
Rated 5 out of
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kristyf35 from
Great Charcoal
Kingsford is really great and I love that this charcoal is made with 100% natural ingredients and is ready to cook on in 15 minutes and has a long burn time this gives us the smokey wood-fired flavor we love and these light up easy and fast so we can get to grilling our food in no time this makes our burgers steaks chicken hot dogs and even our grilled vegetables taste amazing with a smokey flavor we love and this distributes heat well and evenly you can get this charcoal in different size bags and this is definitely worth the money
Date published: 2024-04-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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andreamorgan007 from
Cooked to Perfection
When we are wanting to have some barbecue, we always use our charcoal grill. We begin with a fresh layer of the Non-Matchlit coals
We then make sure we have enough of the Kingsford Charcoal in our grill to cook our food and desserts for the Day. We then start our Charcoal (the non prelit coals) and get the coals hot enough to heat up and cook our food to perfection!
So give the Kingsford Charcoal a chance and enjoy your food!
Date published: 2024-04-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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caseyb76 from
Easy light
This has always been a good charcoal. It lights quickly and is easy to use. The price isn’t bad and seems the heat up evenly. I would purchase those again
Date published: 2024-04-18
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