An American Story

The history of grilling at Kingsford is a classic American story. It all started in 1919 when Edward G. Kingsford helped Henry Ford procure a stretch of timberland to supply wood for his auto plants.

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Kingsford® Preserve the Pit

Kingsford remains committed to celebrating Black barbecue culture by launching the second year of Preserve the Pit and doubling the investment in aspiring barbecue professionals.

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American Pride

An American-made company founded over 100 years ago, Kingsford has a lot to be proud of. Our employees have been continuing the family tradition in backyards across the nation.

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Kingsford®

Charcoal Lighter Fluid

(304 Reviews)
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One of the best ways to light Kingsford® Original Charcoal briquets is to start with high-quality Kingsford® Charcoal Lighter Fluid. Available in 32- and 64-ounce bottle.

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304 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great product My husband is a huge fan of the Kingsford charcoal, lighter fluid. It’s always the most every time we either barbecue or have a fire. It definitely helps start up right away I highly recommend.
Date published: 2023-11-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Always dependable ! I think everyone has used the Kingdors charcoal Lighter fluid! Works great on starting charcoal for the flageolet but it ALESSI works excellent starting your nighttime bonfire, and I am sure I will continue to use this for many years to come!
Date published: 2023-11-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lighter fluid This lighter fluid is so very easy to use and it works very well!! The price point is good. I would recommend this product to anyone in need of it!!!
Date published: 2023-11-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Versatile My parents have used this lighter fluid since I was a little kid, we never used a different brand. I I’ve how versatile this fluid is and it is very safe.
Date published: 2023-11-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lights up fast. Kingsfords charcoal lighter fluid is a great product to use to light your coals on our grill. The fluid doesn't leave any odor or taste on your food your cooking. It lights up fast with just using a small amount. It comes out of bottle easily. It's definitely my favorite charcoal lighter fluid to use on my grill.
Date published: 2023-11-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works great. We purchased out first charcoal grill this summer and bought the Kingsford charcoal but couldn't seem to keep it going. So we purchased this lighter fluid and let it soak in to the briquettes for a minute or two and it lit like a dream.
Date published: 2023-11-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love Great charcoal for grilling, makes you food taste delicious and makes it restaurant approved. This is one of my go to charcoal and I usually only get get over anything else.
Date published: 2023-11-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great for many things! The packaging is nice because it has a cap with an attached piece so you don’t lose the cap and it can be resealed for safety. It’s very effective in starting a fire without any noticeable odor. It is also very inexpensive.
Date published: 2023-10-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use, effective, and handy This has always been great weather you’re grilling, camping, or just enjoying a fire, odor isn’t terrible compared to some, and the packaging holds up well.
Date published: 2023-10-24
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Kingsford lighter fluid Kingsford is the brand i use for lighter fluid whenever i go camping ! I go camping quite a bit throughout the year so this is a must purchase whenever we do go out ! Nice and simple gets the job the done.
Date published: 2023-10-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Quick Ignition This is the best when it comes to grilling in the summer or even get a good flame going. I usually just do one little spray of this and it doesn’t smell that bad as gasoline as well and it gets going to quickly. Packing is great and sealed each time when done using.
Date published: 2023-10-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lighter Fluid This product does exactly what it’s supposed to do with no issues. The odor is expected since it is lighter fluid. It’s safe as long as you use it like you’re supposed to the value it great as well.
Date published: 2023-10-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Name a better duo! Works really great with my go to kingsford charcoal. What better fluid to start your kingsford charcoal with than kingsford charcoal lighter fluid?! No horrible smell and you’d be quite impressed with the size of the bottle you get for such a great price.
Date published: 2023-10-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good lighter fluid to have on hand. If you don’t have fire starters for your bbq, or if you’re just trying to start a bonfire. This is the product to have. Low odor, packed good, and cost effective.
Date published: 2023-10-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great I always have to get lighter fluid whenever we want to grill out because we always lose ours and I never know where it went. I love this brand so I love to try and get this lighter fluid when I’m able to.
Date published: 2023-06-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good stuff I think he’s in Kingsford I guess all my life because my parents used it as well. Not much to say about lighter fluid, but it works great better than the cheap ones.
Date published: 2023-06-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fires right up! Best fluid out there. Easy to light and stay lit. They did a better job with the smell too. It’s not as strong as in prior years overall a great lighter fluid.
Date published: 2023-05-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Gotta have it I've purchased this product a lot over the years. If you love to grill out like my family does then you know you gotta have this product. Especially if your grilling with a charcoal grill. You pour the lighter fluid over your charcoal and then light it. It really helps the charcoal to burn better. Wait til your charcoal burns down before laying your food on your grill.
Date published: 2023-04-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Charcoal lighter Love this stuff! Sometimes lighting charcoal can be a pain and won't light. But this lighter fluid helps get it starting when they won't activate themselves.
Date published: 2022-10-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works great! This really gets our grill to light so fast! It really helps burns our coals when we bbq! It wasn’t costly and is very essential to get our food cooked! I definitely recommend it to all who use coals when grilling!
Date published: 2022-09-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lit Easy to use! Just spray on charcoal and see the flames go up and your grill is ready to use. You don’t have to use to much of this either. It work pretty good with one squeeze
Date published: 2022-07-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great!! Works great , they also have pre soaked charcoal, I will continue using this brand in the future, as no other brand compares.
Date published: 2022-07-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works well! Works great for firestarting. The lid sometimes leaks a little bit and gets on your hands when you open and close it, but for those that are hopeless at lighting fires like me, this is great
Date published: 2022-07-13
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Kingsford Charcoal Lighter Fluid Works Grilling with a non propane grill can be stressful. You can’t just turn on the gas and press a button. Instead weather is a factor, along with making sure the charcoal you bought lights properly. Even cooking is imperative. That’s why I’m glad to drop $3 or so, for Kingsford Fluid. It works well, and brings the blood pressure down substantially. A bit of this on the coals, and a match will have your temperatures soaring . Whether cooking steaks or chicken, I prefer the taste of charcoal over a gas grill always. Just a few well aimed drops of this, will absolutely get the show going. Then you can focus on the best part of grilling. Eating! That’s my main priority, and you can get this fast burning fluid just about anywhere.
Date published: 2022-05-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best lighter fluid You can’t have a good barbecue without the fluid to help get that fire burning. This stuff is great for grills or even to jump start a fire pit. We use this for our barbecues and always have a bottle handy for those cooler nights when we want to sit by the fire pit. It’s squeeze bottle helps the liquid from getting all over the place. It’s definitely a must have for all barbecue seasons.
Date published: 2022-04-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Kingsford lighter fluid works Kingsford lighter fluid works really well. To me it has no smell and it lights up like a charm. Kingsford is a brand name you can trust for your grilling needs. And at a great price. I do recommend this lighter fluid.
Date published: 2021-09-07
Rated 4 out of 5 by from I love a good I love a good bbq with those grill marks and that smokey bbq ey smells. This is my fave lighter fluid
Date published: 2021-08-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lighter fluid. Gets Great lighter fluid. Gets the fire going real quick, definitely recommend keeping this on hand especially if camping
Date published: 2021-03-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from We still have a We still have a bbq grill that requires charcoal and lighter fluid. I only trust and use this brand ONLY! Since I was a child, my father would only use this.
Date published: 2021-03-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fast lighting fluid! I use it at every barbecue and it hasn’t let me down yet. Doesn’t affect my food and keeps the flames ignited.
Date published: 2021-01-14
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