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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.*

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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.

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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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4614 Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by haims_9091 from The best charcoal Puts out great heat. Lights easily and burns long. Gives meat the best flavor and makes the best bbq. As most coals it leave ash and dust so make sure to clean out the grill when done

Date published: 2025-04-27

Rated 5 out of 5 by nancyyuun_2169 from Good. Buy it Great grill performance Flavor intensity is great Heat output also good. Lighting time is perfect Ash production is amazing. I recommend this

Date published: 2025-04-26

Rated 5 out of 5 by emilyp13_8532 from Top brand My husband is a big fan of Kingsford. This charcoal is priced great and works well for our grilling needs come the grilling season. We wouldn’t use any other brand!

Date published: 2025-04-25

Rated 3 out of 5 by hillaryb403_326 from Works okay Works well, is not my first choice but I will use. Doesn’t leave a bad flavor on what you are cooking. Takes a little extra time to heat up but the burn lasts

Date published: 2025-04-25

Rated 5 out of 5 by troyh27_9860 from A classic for a reason This is an absolute classic for a reason. Reliable, even heat output that lasts longer than average. The bag is durable and keep the charcoal dry. It imparts that classic grilled flavor.

Date published: 2025-04-24

Rated 5 out of 5 by vanessam1091_5068 from The best The best is kingsford this is the only brand of charcoal my husband will use. It’s is fast and long lasting and does not leave a bad taste to our food. We will forever only purchase kingsford

Date published: 2025-04-24

Rated 5 out of 5 by katieladycritiques_770 from Light up your Grill! Our go-to product for the grill. Easy to use, ignite, with good burn time and consistent heat. Welove, BBQ! We go for this brand over the others. It's worth it.

Date published: 2025-04-24

Rated 5 out of 5 by bryanb70_6901 from Ol’ Reliable Kingsford original are great quality briquettes. They light easily and when the given enough time to heat they give off the best flavor and smoke without over producing ash or the flavor of lighter fluid.

Date published: 2025-04-23

Rated 5 out of 5 by aliciar394_2872 from Good to for bbq Go to charcoal for our Weber grill. Puts our good heat and is simple to light . Also produces great flavor on whatever meat you bbq over it . Also like how many uses you get out of one bag

Date published: 2025-04-23

Rated 5 out of 5 by sarahl139_6938 from Love grilling This has always given our food great flavor. It’s good quality compared to other brands. Holds its heat for a long time and the ashes will burn down for a minimal clean up.

Date published: 2025-04-23

Rated 5 out of 5 by elviac1_6600 from The quality of this product is the best. I like this charcoal because the grill performance is very good. The lighting time is also good as well as the flavor intensity that leavesvonbthe meat. The heatvoutut is so good that it cooks the meat so fast.

Date published: 2025-04-23

Rated 5 out of 5 by daniellel2c4d_6310 from Cooking food Kingsford barbecue briquettes are my favorite. I’ve been using them for years. I even got rid of our gas grow because I hated it so much. There’s nothing like a regular barbecue steak or a burger.

Date published: 2025-04-22

Rated 5 out of 5 by sylvial48_4503 from Great Great charcoal...easy to use. Ive been using it for years. Heat is well balanced . Lights up quick..no long wait. As far as ash production depends on how much uou use. Of course there will be ash but wont be distributed to food.

Date published: 2025-04-22

Rated 5 out of 5 by marusavusa_4314 from Very good ! My husband uses this charcoal for grilling shashlik on a mangal. We buy it at the Costco Business Center because it’s the best deal — two extra-large bags for $22–23. It lights up very easily and gives just the right heat for grilling. It does produce a bit of smoke, but overall it’s great quality and lasts a long time. My husband is very happy with it.

Date published: 2025-04-21

Rated 5 out of 5 by emilym1658_5150 from Tried and true This charcoal is tried and true - no frills or extra flavors, just reliable for grilling and getting a beautiful chargrill taste for your food. It is easy to light and burns down to beautiful coals. This is our go-to for grilling because it is effective, consistent, and affordable. When it burns down it doesn’t leave a lot of ash residue, making clean up easier.

Date published: 2025-04-19

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