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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®

Professional Briquets

(558 Reviews)

Exclusively at Costco

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  • 100% Natural Ingredients
  • Made in the USA with North American Ingredients
  • High Heat
  • Low Ash

Kingsford® Professional Briquets are made in the USA with North American ingredients, 100% natural and premium wood char to ensure professional-quality results. They provide a hotter burn* that’s perfect for searing flavor into any of your favorite meats. They also feature Kingsford’s lowest ash formula, making them great for ceramic grills and smokers. They’re ready to grill on in about 10 minutes, and deliver high heat and a consistent burn time every time. Available in 2x18-lb. bags.

* Compared to nationally available conventional charcoal
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ROSEMARY, FENNEL & CHILI FLAKE RUBBED BONE-IN PORK CHOP WITH GRILLED APPLES AND POTATOES

Comfort food never tasted so good — ideal for fall or any time of the year, enjoy this classic pork chop dinner with just the right amount of savory and sweet.

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558 Reviews
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Burns hot but brittle and high heat too short The professional grade briquettes burn clean and hot but....they are brittle - obvious cracks formed in them while starting in the chimney and when transferring to the coal grate a number of them shattered and fell through the grate. The duration of the high heat was also disappointingly short - was barely able to grill two batches of thinly cut/mallet tenderized pork loin pieces.
Date published: 2017-02-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Used Daily I buy about two bags a week kings ford is what I trust and all I use and is what I recomend
Date published: 2016-08-04
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Easy to use I tried this for the first time and I am pleased with the burn.
Date published: 2016-07-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from awesome This is the greatest product. I wont use anything different again. Just need better savings.
Date published: 2016-07-05
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Reuse old charcoal With my small Weber grill,smokey joe, I can close all vents after grilling. This extinguishes the coals. Next time I grill, I load fresh in thew bottom of the chimney, top off with all the used, and repeat. I can make a sack of their original charcoal last months.
Date published: 2016-07-03
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Burns hot, not as long as the original Great for steaks, burgers and some chicken. Burns to hot and short for long cooks.
Date published: 2016-06-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome using for 15 years will not buy any other great flavor
Date published: 2016-06-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from loveeeeee best ever love grilling with kingsford they give the flavoring to my ribs well whatever i grill would i recommend it yes i woiuld
Date published: 2016-06-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great going Kingsford You made me a great outdoor griller. For larger steaks and chicken these briquetts are the best
Date published: 2016-06-11
Rated 4 out of 5 by from VERY GOOD I LIKE IT I like it I like it I like it I like it I
Date published: 2016-06-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Burns hot and consistent I use this in my offset smoker, it burns hot and consistent and provides a constant in the changing dynamics of smoking. I buy it in the 18 lb twin packs for 15.99. Super value for a superb product. Cooks circles around plug in electric sissy smokers. Charcoal is the way to go, and Kingsford is simply the best there is.
Date published: 2016-06-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Love the flavor and it is easy to get started...thanks for the great product.
Date published: 2016-06-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The product lives up to my expectations as always and is all that we use. Looking forward to a great season for grilling!!!
Date published: 2016-06-06
Rated 4 out of 5 by from It works well I only use this kind of charcoal. Nothing generic for me.. This seems to work well!!
Date published: 2016-06-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Always fantastic! I grill a lot, on both a Weber Smoky Mountain and a Weber Kettle. I can always count on Kingsford to burn hot, clean, and consistent.
Date published: 2016-06-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic product We've started using this charcoal exclusively for our BBQ Competitions with great results. Long burning, low ash and superb Btu efficiency!
Date published: 2016-06-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from AWESOME Love this stuff! Makes grilling effortless and tasty!
Date published: 2016-06-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Feature I am always satisfied each and every time I buy this!
Date published: 2016-06-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wonderful!!! This is a great product that I will continue to use!
Date published: 2016-05-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best This is the only brand of charcoal my family uses.
Date published: 2016-05-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best... Quite simply, the best charcoal brand out there, by far. Great burn, even cooking and long lasting. Get it going and add a little wood. Perfect. Can't beat it.
Date published: 2016-05-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Classic briquet for grilling! This is the only charcoal I use. The Kingsford name has been around for a long as I can remember. It stay hot, burns evenly and provides a great char on my grilled meat.
Date published: 2016-05-29
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Too much soot I've used Kingsford as long as I can remember (age: 69). I bought the "pro" product figuring make a good thing better. These briquets just coat everything with fine particles of soot like substance, almost as if nothing holding the briquets together. Been cooking in same grill for over 30 years. Very disappointed in this "pro" package.
Date published: 2016-05-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from best charcoal everr I only buy this brand charcoal it burns great last long
Date published: 2016-05-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great! Food tastes so good cooked with Kingsford Charcoal!!
Date published: 2016-05-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great stuff this the only stuff I use. works great for anything you cook
Date published: 2016-05-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The Best Charcoal ever I pick up two bags of Kingsford Professional Charcoal yesterday, glad I did. Lasted longer and the grilled meats tasted great.
Date published: 2016-05-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from professional Charcoal Best Charcoal, my husband loves it! It cooks quickly and creates a great char!
Date published: 2016-05-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best charcoal I've used I loved Kingsford charcoal! It gives a great smoky flavor, and the shelf life is great. I've even used some after it has gotten wet (and subsequently dried out), and it still worked. Loyal customer- my husband won't buy anything else!
Date published: 2016-05-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nothing Better than smoking meat with Kingsford Smoked pork shoulder with Kingsford over 8 hours nothing taste better !
Date published: 2016-05-28
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