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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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4683 Reviews

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

Rated 5 out of 5 by kathym117_1386 from Great for the summer Kingsford Original Charcoal Briquets make grilling fun and easy. Coals heat quickly and are ready to cook on in about 15 minutes. Made with natural ingredients and real wood to deliver authentic smoky flavor. These high quality ingredients also ensure long burn performance and keep your barbecue going longer, when compared to other charcoal brands.

Date published: 2025-06-28

Rated 5 out of 5 by mudassarm1_5927 from Heat output is very good and sustainable It is very good charcoal and also obviously good company, they make lot of others different charcoal with different packing and heat sustainability is also very longlasting and no ash.

Date published: 2025-06-28

Rated 5 out of 5 by monicachacha_6966 from Yes For Kingsford, their charcoal has always been a go too. It’s very long lasting and durable. He really can rely on their brand to keep the party going.

Date published: 2025-06-27

Rated 5 out of 5 by byzyb_2104 from A long lived classic worth its mettle - so long as Like any briquette, you need to know how to properly use them with a decent grill, and if you do then this one works absolutely fine. The lighting time is average, burn time I'd say is pretty long, ash production is as expected and burns down very fine, heat output is great, and flavor is just taught with no lingering taste other than char. I've gotten a lot of compliments when I use these, both on the cooking and well as the method; people appreciate a real charcoal grilled burger. I'd say they are just right and a true classic.

Date published: 2025-06-27

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