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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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3914 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A Grill Master's Essential From backyard barbecues to camping trips, Kingsford Charcoal is the unsung hero of grilling. Its effortless ignition eliminates the need for lighter fluid, saving time and hassle. Once lit, it delivers a consistent, even heat that's perfect for cooking everything from juicy steaks to tender veggies. Plus, its long-lasting burn time ensures that you'll have plenty of fuel for extended cookouts without breaking the bank. With Kingsford Charcoal, every meal is a masterpiece.
Date published: 2024-03-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Always works great! We’ve used this for years and years, it’s always great quality and always gets the job done! We always make sure to buy the name brand because it’s the best!
Date published: 2024-03-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Charcoal !!! My dad uses this charcoal for barbecue every time. It’s really easy to light and burns long with little ash production. The food cooks evenly and this charcoal doesn’t affect the food by changing the taste in any way which is good.
Date published: 2024-03-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it !!! Love this we have been using this for years! The burn time is very fast! And heat distribution is amazingly good! Perfect for parties and for the best meat chicken ever!
Date published: 2024-03-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from We only use Kingsford ❤️ Kingsford is the only charcoal we use since I was a kid! Lights up easily. Easy cleanup. Good burn time. Food cooks quickly and evenly. Food always comes out great
Date published: 2024-03-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good charcoal Gives food a good flavor, burns for a long time, holds lots of heat, not a lot of ash or odor...would recommend it to everyone to use this summer....
Date published: 2024-03-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great stuff I have used this many times for bqq and other things I would definitely recommend when doing a cook out It’s about that time once agian I cannot wait.
Date published: 2024-03-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Solid performance It’s been a while since I’ve used this product, but it always worked very well for me. Now that I have a gas burning fireplace I don’t need this, but I have used it in the past for both a fireplace and a grill. Works well and holds a flame for a good amount of time.
Date published: 2024-03-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect option for your charcoal needs Highly recommend Kingsford for all your charcoal needs. It’s fast and easy to light. Has a good amount of burn time and not too ashy. It pulls off good heat and distributes evenly. The flavor on the food is great!
Date published: 2024-03-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Gets the Job Done Always use this charcoal in the summer for grilling everything from burgers to steaks. It lights quick, burns for about 30 minutes-1 hour. Can’t say I’ve noticed much of a flavor as it’s all we’ve ever used, but certainly not a bad flavor!
Date published: 2024-03-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Highly recommend This charcoal has always been the best.It's always reliable, works very well, and produces great hot coals for hours.All pieces are identical, and there is no surprise flavor. It just cooks your food.
Date published: 2024-03-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Grilling go to This is the only charcoal I will use. The flavor you get is unmatched. Charcoal grilling takes some patience, and a good quality charcoal makes a huge difference. Other brands do not cook near as even or burn as long.
Date published: 2024-03-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Long lasting Gives grilled food a nice taste. Kingsford is always a reliable charcoal. Excellent price.. great charcoal.. long lasting.. would definitely buy again. am told that ground up regular charcoal is a good addition to a vegetable garden
Date published: 2024-03-13
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Long Lasting Oh boy... it's been a minute since I've used charcoal. I currently own a gas grill, so there's not much need for charcoal....but this Kingsford Original Charcoal brings back so many great memories! It is/was the only brand myself, parents, or friends used. It's a trusted and reliable oldie but Goodie! We used to use these in our big round black BBQ when BBQing at home. We also used it in our little BBQ when camping or at the lake for the day. This charcoal is affordable and trusted! It gets the job done, and they last a long time. It usually lasts a long time and burns fairly hot and even. There is no better smell than someone using a charcoal BBQ....Definitely the best way to make a hot dog! I 100% recommend this for your charcoal BBQ needs.
Date published: 2024-03-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing burn time My picture is dirty im.sorry ! We love to bbq! Kingsford is the only way to go to a perfect bbq! Long burn time! Even heat. Unbelievable smokey taste!
Date published: 2024-03-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Quality charcoal We always use Kingsford brand charcoal briquettes. The cost is reasonable. It lights up well, and is ready to cook over in a decent amount of time, provides a nice even grill and lasts well.
Date published: 2024-03-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from ❤️❤️Always a good brand❤️❤️ 👍Perfect for the summer cookout.🥰🥰 I have always used Kingsford charcoal. The charcoal lights up very fast and works very well. It lights fairly quickly and has a long slow burn which makes it perfect for a cookout or BBQ !!! 👍Great product, excellent results
Date published: 2024-03-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A brand you can trust! I’ve used Kingsford charcoal almost exclusively whenever I grill. It consistently comes through and make grilling fun. It lights easily and provides an even burn to work with.
Date published: 2024-03-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good Good charcoal. Super easy to light and stays lit. No need to lighter fluid because it lights easily. The charcoals are perfect size also and each back lasts me about 2 bbqs.
Date published: 2024-03-12
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Always a great choice! Grew up on this charcoal. My dad used it. Burgers always tasted great, and the flavor was great.i use it on vacation or when camping. Burn time is very good..
Date published: 2024-03-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A family staple This of the only charcoal I’ve ever used. Partly because my family used it growing up, but also because it works so well that I have no reason to try something new. It burns evenly and lasts a long time. I love the flavor it gives off as well. Definitely the leader in charcoal in my opinion.
Date published: 2024-03-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best for grilling This is what I usually get when my family wants to start a grill for special occasions. This burns really well and I want to say it distributes heat well enough. There’s not so much ash from it and the burn time is not as long as I’d hope for it to be but the flavor that it puts on the meat is great and I buy this all the time.
Date published: 2024-03-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to light We use Kingston charcoal in our BBQ. We like that you can stick them in and they light quickly. They stay hot a long time so you can do all your grilling. I like that char grilled flavor it gives your BBQ. After completely cooled. We just scoop out the ashes and dispose of them.
Date published: 2024-03-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Charcoal I like this Kingsforcjoarol work very well on my grill . Love how easy it to use too. The lighting is so easy too. The burn time is fast too. The ash production is wonderful. Also heats up quickly.
Date published: 2024-03-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Let’s get fired up! Kingsford charcoal is a staple for our bbq. It’s a classic that just makes the food your grilling taste so much better. Easy to light, burns slow and evenly so that every angle of your food gets hit. Highly recommend!
Date published: 2024-03-11
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Kingford is good I don’t do much barbecuing but those few times that I have I definitely like to use Kingford. It lights quick and burns slow, just right to keep the temperature perfect to cook some great meat on the grill. You do have to soak the charcoal and be careful to not put too much and your food taste disgusting like lighter fluid. It is truly a balancing act with the charcoal, fluid, and the wind.
Date published: 2024-03-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Keeps hot with complete distribution of heat. This charcoal heats quickly and allows me to barbecue my meats to perfection. Over the years, I have tried different cooking methods and I find that this charcoal works the most efficiently.
Date published: 2024-03-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Burns for a long time Really great for grilling not bad Oder allot of ash production burns for a long time gets really hot. I really love this you should really invest in this product
Date published: 2024-03-10
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good We have both a gas grill and a charcoal grill. We take the charcoal grill camping. I actually prefer the taste of charcoal grilled food. We use Kingsford when we grill charcoal.
Date published: 2024-03-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best charcoal for a great cookout! Love the taste of a fresh burger off the charcoal grill using Kingsford Charcoal. It lights quickly and cuts the burn time down. Heat is evenly distributed and doesn’t leave a giant mess.
Date published: 2024-03-10
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