Kingsford™
Original Charcoal Briquets, BBQ Charcoal for Grilling
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Product Highlights
- Lights Fast. Burns Hot. Burns Long.
- Ready in About 15 Minutes
- Made with 100% Natural Ingredients
- Sure Fire Grooves™
- Versatile for Any Occasion
Since 1920, Kingsford™ Original Charcoal has been the gold standard of grilling. Made in the USA with North American ingredients and with 100% natural ingredients, these briquets deliver the smoky wood-fired flavor BBQ lovers crave. From searing steaks to grilling vegetables, Kingsford™ Original Charcoal lights faster and burns hotter* giving you reliable performance every time.
Designed with Sure Fire Grooves™ for faster lighting* these briquets are ready in just 15 minutes. From backyard gatherings to game-day tailgates, Kingsford™ Original Charcoal fuels authentic BBQ flavor and brings people together around the grill.
- Compared to nationally available conventional charcoal in the U.S.A.
The Kingsford Difference
Blue Bag
When it’s time to fire up the grill, choose the Original. Kingsford™ Original Charcoal is engineered to light fast, burn hot and burn long — delivering quick starts and wood-fired finishes. It’s the charcoal trusted by generations of grillers for authentic BBQ flavor and reliable performance.
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.*†
* Always ensure you cook for adequate time to reach USDA requirements.
† Kingsford™ Original Charcoal Briquets compared to Jealous Devil Max XL Charcoal Briquets^
