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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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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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4674 Reviews

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

Rated 5 out of 5 by viktoriiap50_1846 from Best for us Kingsford original charcoal gives a real taste and smoke. It provides long-lasting heat with a minimal amount of charcoal, and you don't have to use half package at one time. Package is easy to carry from the store, solid and great to storage leftovers.

Date published: 2025-06-25

Rated 5 out of 5 by hayp1092_2610 from Grill masters only ! Kingsford is a summer bbq essential item for your next outdoor barbecue. The smell bring back all the summer memories, kingsford has great burn time so you never have to worry about it replacing every time, the original recipe and other flavor recipes are great you can’t go wrong

Date published: 2025-06-24

Rated 5 out of 5 by brittanyfae_6592 from Always there when you need it. Our power was out due to rain. My home all electric. No gas. Stupid me, I forgot to refill the propane for my gas grill. Thank God I had my old charcoal grill, and my neighbor had charcoal. I was able to feed 12 hungry guests, and it was all thanks to the charcoal.

Date published: 2025-06-22

Rated 5 out of 5 by tiffytacs89_6174 from Perfect every time Product works great amazing flavor. Great price and does the job for grilling during the summer. Perfect heat output for any type of grilling packaging is very sturdy.

Date published: 2025-06-22

Rated 5 out of 5 by mamanikki_7041 from Simple to use No issues what so ever, it idint take long for it to light up, and the ash is honestly alright to clean after. It has that charcoal smell and it does hold up well. I would say pretty sustainably.

Date published: 2025-06-22

Rated 4 out of 5 by paucastle_309 from One of the best charcoal out there Kingsford charcoal is my go to when doing hot and fast cooks on the grill. It lasts a good time while cooking and gives the food a good flavor. And once I close the vents up there's some left for the next cook.

Date published: 2025-06-17

Rated 1 out of 5 by nathang50_3190 from Prefer match light Bought a bag for our Father’s Day cookout and it took forever for charcoal to get going and I was using a torch once it gets going though it was good hot, long burning briquettes so good with the bad I guess

Date published: 2025-06-17

Rated 5 out of 5 by _stephhh_1704 from Charcoal trusted for generations! In my family, we mean business when it comes to our BBQ. We don’t trust anything other that Kingsford Original Charcoal. I remember being a little girl and watching my Dad use them and now as an adult with a family of my own, it’s all I use as well. When it comes to the perfectly even heat, long burn time, and clean ashes, there is just no comparison. My favorite meals have always been cooked over Kingsford Original Charcoal!

Date published: 2025-06-12

Rated 3 out of 5 by daltonc15_8691 from It's alright It burns really well once you get it going. The hard part is getting it started sometimes. Haven't really noticed much of a flavor from this charcoal in the years using it.

Date published: 2025-06-11

Rated 5 out of 5 by paytenj_5496 from Only thing we use for our grill We use this every time we use our grill. I have no complaints. Nice grilled flavor for our food, long burn time. Puts out just enough heat, strong packaging so the bag doesn’t break.

Date published: 2025-06-11

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