Hickory Charcoal Briquets, BBQ Charcoal for Grilling
Product Highlights
- Made with 100% Hickory Hardwood
- Lights Fast. Burns Hot. Burns Long.
- Made in the USA with North American Ingredients
- Perfect for Pork Chops, Ribs and Pulled Pork
- Ready in About 15 Minutes
Take your BBQ to the next level with the bold, smoky flavor of Kingsford™ Hickory Charcoal. Made in the USA with North American ingredients, 100% natural ingredients, and real hickory wood, these briquets deliver the rich, wood-fired flavor that pitmasters crave. It lights quickly and burns long thanks to Sure Fire Grooves™ an optimized briquet design with more edges for faster lighting.* When flavor matters, Kingsford™ Hickory Charcoal brings the heat—and the heritage.
* Compared to nationally available conventional charcoal in the U.S.A.
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KINGSFORD™ CHARCOAL
Our charcoal has been proudly made in the USA since 1920. Available in a variety of flavors to give you a delicious, smoky taste for any occasion.
Grilled Buffalo Wings
Break out your favorite hot sauce and keep the blue cheese on deck for these mouthwatering chicken wings ready in just 30 minutes.
How to grill chicken wings
Served as an appetizer, gameday treat or even the main course, chicken wings are always a welcome treat. And when prepared over charcoal, this American favorite takes on a new level of flavor. We’ll show you how — let’s get started!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kingsford™ Hickory Charcoal is made with 100% hickory hardwood, giving your food a bold, smoky flavor. It lights fast and burns long, thanks to its unique briquet design.
Yes, each briquet is made with 100% hickory hardwood to deliver a rich, smoky flavor. Its natural hardwood is a simple way to get that classic BBQ flavor without needing separate wood chips.
Kingsford™ Hickory Charcoal great for pork chops, ribs, and pulled pork. It’s especially great for ribs, brisket, chicken wings and wild meats like venison or bison. The smoky flavor enhances savory dishes and adds a BBQ smoked twist to your favorite recipes.
Yes, Kingsford™ Hickory Charcoal is versatile enough for both grilling and smoking. Its long burn and consistent burn time make it ideal for low-and-slow cooks as well as high-heat searing.
Yes, mixing Kingsford™ Hickory Charcoal with other briquets, like Kingsford™ Original Charcoal, is a great way to add more smoky flavor. Just layer or blend the briquets before lighting.