Kingsford®
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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Rated 5 out of
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samanthat177 from
Best charcoal to use!
The burn time is good. The ash production is good, the heat distribution is good, and the lighting is good. I would highly recommend for your grilling needs. Also, it's not pricey at all.
Date published: 2024-03-31
Rated 5 out of
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hannahn188 from
Overall it's a great product and worth the money.
I feel as If Kingsford Original is a great product to use. It doesn't take long to hear you and get hot. It lasts for a good bit of time. Dissolves pretty good so there's no big mess to clean up after. It doesn't leave a stinky smell.
Date published: 2024-03-31
Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
The king of charcoal
I haven’t tried many types of charcoal but this is the classic and can’t go wrong with the flavor also they burn for a long time and I always make burgers with the it
Date published: 2024-03-30
Rated 5 out of
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amandah917 from
The only charcoal to use
This is the only charcoal my husband uses for grilling! It has sustained value throughout the years and we won’t buy any other brand! Cant beat the price point either
Date published: 2024-03-30
Rated 5 out of
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anhv28 from
Great reliable product
This is what my family use all the time. It works great for barbecuing and grilling. Give the food a Smokey flavor. Highly recommend. Light up pretty well. Burn time is great. Heat pretty well but be careful because the fire distribution can shift to certain side.
Date published: 2024-03-29
Rated 5 out of
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sardellabelle from
A classic for a reason
A classic that is a classic for a reason. Great product works quickly and efficiently. Would absolutely recommend to anyone needing charcoal.
Date published: 2024-03-29
Rated 4 out of
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purplebeauty from
Classic BBQ
Kingsford is the OG of bbq charcoal. The charcoal burns evenly, produces a great fire and a delicious taste on pretty much anything you can grill.
Date published: 2024-03-29
Rated 5 out of
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soulam106 from
The OG of charcoal
Always our go to charcoal! My family has been using this for Over 40 Years! My Dad would only use this brand or he wouldn’t grill. Gives an amazing flavour to your food too!
Date published: 2024-03-29
Rated 5 out of
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cherylw69 from
Long Burning
The best charcoal around. It always starts so easily. It seems to burn forever. It is virtually order free. Long burning performance, the best around.
Date published: 2024-03-29
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saundrar3 from
I love using Kingsford charcoal for our summer cook outs.
Kingsford Original Charcoal is my favorite charcoal. With a little lighter fluid, the charcoal lights easily. Once started it burns easily for a long time. It heats evenly so your food cooks evenly. It does not a lot of ash at the bottom of your grill, so it is easy clean up. Kingsford sells a variety of products for cookout successes.
Date published: 2024-03-28
Rated 5 out of
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adamp54 from
Best on the market
Don’t settle for generic. These briquets light easily and take half the time to get white hot for cooking. They last for a long time, even enough to transfer from the grill to the fire pit.
Date published: 2024-03-28
Rated 5 out of
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marcuss26 from
Burns hot and long
Burns hot and long. Exactly what you're looking for in a good charcoal. I've always had good luck with this lighting well and it gives my food a great flavor.
Date published: 2024-03-28
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ramono3 from
Kingsford kings in the name lol
I at least have 3 bags of this Kingsford original charcoal bag at all times. You never really know when you need to put some heat down and get to cooking
Date published: 2024-03-28
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drenab from
Great for summer grilling
This is a great product for daily grilling in the summer. If you're just starting out, this is a great product to start with. I suggest getting a grilling chimney which helps get the coals red hot - and in turn will make for better steaks.
Date published: 2024-03-27
Rated 5 out of
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quangbao1519 from
Good quality for cheap price
Good cheap but quality charcoal. Bought this 2 bags for $9.99 at Costco, could bot ask for more. Its good as it should be, i like it because it does not have smell like others.
Date published: 2024-03-26
Rated 5 out of
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kristip55 from
Easy to use and adds a nice taste to food.
Can't go wrong with the original! Nothing beats a nice steak grilled on a charcoal grill with Kingsford. Easy to light with their fluid, burns nicely, food delicious!
Date published: 2024-03-26
Rated 4 out of
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lees45 from
Amazing
Kingsford original charcoal works amazing for grilling good quality easy to use very affordable,no heavy miss,I absolutely love this charcoal. 👍
Date published: 2024-03-26
Rated 5 out of
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jolenek12 from
Trusted charcoal brand!
Easy to light! My used this when I was young and I use it now, never fails! Amazing burn time and ash is easy to remove. Heat distribution is great and cooks well.
Date published: 2024-03-26
Rated 5 out of
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lena001234 from
Love it
My husband uses this when he grills !!This coal is easy to use it’s one of our favorite brands to use when grilling .Love the quality of it and it burns for hours .
Date published: 2024-03-26
Rated 5 out of
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selenan10 from
The Price is Reasonable and Work Well
I have an Acorn grill that I use for slow cooks. Normally I use lump charcoal for that. However, sometimes I just want a fast, hot fire for burgers and the like. These work great. I also use a quick start charcoal chimney to get things going quickly. Probably better for smoking, instead of searing.
Date published: 2024-03-25
Rated 5 out of
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oliviad395 from
Quick and easy to use
This is my go-to for grilling. It heats up quickly and evenly, giving my food that delicious smoky flavor every time. It's reliable and always gets the job done!
Date published: 2024-03-25
Rated 5 out of
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tonyj16 from
Very consistent and a good value.
I use this charcoal when smoking meat for a long period of time. It is a great base to get the logs going and keep a consistent temperature. It burns for a good amount of time before needing to add additional heat.
Date published: 2024-03-25
Rated 4 out of
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christan8 from
Cookout staple
Always easy to find in stores, works well for grills and seems to distribute heat, burns a long time I think, low ashes. Husband says it lights easy too because he’s in charge of that part of our cookouts!
Date published: 2024-03-24
Rated 4 out of
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bsigala from
Works great every time
Kingsford Original Charcoal is my favorite to use on our charcoal pit. It lights easy, burn time is never to quick and gives good flavor to our meals. Easy to find at the store too.
Date published: 2024-03-23
Rated 5 out of
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taylers6 from
The best
Growing up my dad always opted to use this charcoal so I wholeheartedly believe that it’s one of the best on the market. I know this is a super popular brand when it comes to grilling so this is the one that I would definitely trust if I were to ever take up the hobby, I think that it made it really flavorful. Our burgers were always really good. I don’t really have anything to compare this to. I feel like the burn time was good, but this is the only brand that he would buy.
Date published: 2024-03-22
Rated 5 out of
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alfies5 from
Heat distribution
Kingsplace charcoal offers exceptional quality and consistency. It burns evenly and provides a long-lasting, robust heat, perfect for grilling or smoking meats. Its clean-burning properties ensure minimal ash residue, making cleanup a breeze. Overall, a top choice for barbecue enthusiasts seeking superior performance.
Date published: 2024-03-22
Rated 5 out of
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marias1377 from
Great!!!
Me and my family only use Kingsford charcoal when we grill. They are easy to light and burn time lasts for a long time. The heat distribution is very good on these charcoals. There's minimal ash production, so cleanup is easier than with other brands.
Date published: 2024-03-22
Rated 5 out of
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valeriet4 from
Perfect
Great quality, works amazingly. I just love how it burns. It doesn’t have harsh odor that spreads all over the room, this is a big plus for me. Also, small amount goes a long way and stays warm for a long time. As for ashes, I clean it a few times a week to avoid charcoal dust, it’s pretty easy to do.
Date published: 2024-03-22
Rated 5 out of
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christyc145 from
Truly reliable product!
Kingsford charcoal has been around for as long as I remember. It has been and always will be a household staple for barbecue and grilling season. It is tried and true and makes the best BBQ ever!!! Highly recommended for all you charcoal users out there… you will not be disappointed!
Date published: 2024-03-20
Rated 5 out of
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abbashir from
Must have for BBQ
We have used this charcoal for barbecuing over the past couple of years and this is not only the most readily available brand but also works amazingly. The value for money is great.
Date published: 2024-03-20
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