An American Story

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® Preserve the Pit

Kingsford remains committed to celebrating Black barbecue culture by launching the second year of Preserve the Pit and doubling the investment in aspiring barbecue professionals.

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American Pride

An American-made company founded over 100 years ago, Kingsford has a lot to be proud of. Our employees have been continuing the family tradition in backyards across the nation.

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Kingsford®

Charcoal Lighter Fluid

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One of the best ways to light Kingsford® Original Charcoal briquets is to start with high-quality Kingsford® Charcoal Lighter Fluid. Available in 32- and 64-ounce bottle.

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294 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Childproof cap makes it a tremendous bonus for us moms with kiddos who like to prowl in cabinets The safety is a huge huge plus for me because I have children, so the fact that it’s hard for me to even open the lid is a tremendous bonus. It doesn’t have a strong odor and your food doesn’t taste like it. Like other brands I’ve tried they’re very strong smelling however this brands odor is subtle. It works wonderful I mean a little goes along way. You really do get your monies worth
Date published: 2024-02-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from the best of the best! i love using this lighter fluid to get the fire going. it responds immediately and a little goes a long way. The packaging is strong and wont leak on you. Good job!
Date published: 2024-02-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lighter fluid Kingsford charcoal lighter fluid is the best for lighting up my charcoal. Give a little squirt out of the packaging all over your charcoal then wait a few for it to soak in and light it up. This brand works good.
Date published: 2024-02-06
Rated 4 out of 5 by from it cleans tools too! we have been using this Kingsford charcoal lighting fluid for many years. although we now light our charcoal with canola oil, we also discovered that this lighting fluid is simply amazing in cleaning my husband's power tools
Date published: 2024-02-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Portable and Odorless. We use Kingsford Charcoal Lighter Fluid to light our charcoal when we go to the lake or for our family get together's. It only takes a little of this to get the fire going. It's odorless and portable. The nozzle closes tightly so you don't have to worry about leeks. It makes lighting charcoal very easy.
Date published: 2024-01-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fluid! Great fire starter! Comes out in a small stream making it easy to use and safer since it's not spilling all over the place! Didnt smell strongly, works like a charm and cheap!
Date published: 2024-01-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great This lighter fluid is great and convenient to have. It definitely makes things easier. I recommend this lighter fluid. The bottle lasts for a long time.
Date published: 2024-01-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best lighter fluid for grill! Best grill lighter! You only need a tiny bit to start your grill! I never smell an odor and the bottle lasts a long time. I usually use the same bottle for 2 grilling seasons!
Date published: 2024-01-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use Easy to use bottle with a lot of fluid. Can't go wrong here. I don't ever really smell the fluid and have no problems with leaking. I don't have to use it either. My go to.
Date published: 2024-01-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great for your charcoal Grilling! The Kingsford charcoal lighter fluid works well. It's a good value for the amount you get. It comes in a durable bottle and is easy to open. You can't smell the fluid until you open the bottle. It lasts for quite some time.
Date published: 2024-01-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Always works good value King Ford lighter fluid has proven to be an exceptional choice. It ignites effortlessly, burns consistently, and enhances the overall grilling experience. Its reliability and efficiency make it a top-notch option for anyone seeking a quality lighter fluid for their barbecue needs.
Date published: 2024-01-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best fire starter The lid makes this safe with a great closure it’s very effective. The price is worth the value. Not a strong odor but of course it smells like lighter fluid.
Date published: 2024-01-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from No odor! I use Kingsford Charcoal lighter fluid for our grill because it doesn’t have an odor when we light our coals. Works fast to get the charcoal in the grill going.
Date published: 2024-01-08
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Used this summer We used this when we went camping and it worked pretty well. We baked burgers over it on a little over the fire grill and they cooked pretty evenly so we were impressed.
Date published: 2024-01-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best lighting fluid to use for charcoal Awesome fluid to light up the charcoal and wood as well. Use it everytime for my bbq party in Summer. No odor when used and the value is reasonable in a great amountpackage .
Date published: 2024-01-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 🔥 🪨 BBQ This is a staple for lighting charcoal for a grill. It’s what allows the charcoal to give a smooth burn and make your food taste delicious it’s effective and doesn’t make your food taste nasty plus it has a safe burn and minimum odor 🔥
Date published: 2023-12-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Value and reliability. We have been using Kingsford products for years. It’s reliable and effective. It’s top and dispensing is safe for pouring. It’s almost orderless compared to other brands.
Date published: 2023-12-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from just get in, just incase! this stuff makes me feel like a powerful god of fire! love this! always grab some even if i don’t need it! cheap and affordable! doesn’t really smell in my opinion. packaging? -she cute.
Date published: 2023-12-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from As good as competition Great lighter and doesnt come half empty when purchased. Help light and hot even grill and doesnt required a ton of fluid to get things going. Price is comparable to competition.
Date published: 2023-11-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worth every penny! The odor smells like a fireplace burning when you first light it up but then goes away. The tab on top to keep little ones out of it work perfectly. Effectiveness is you need less than most brands to start up a forest fire value is the best around. I would use this all the time.
Date published: 2023-11-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great product My husband is a huge fan of the Kingsford charcoal, lighter fluid. It’s always the most every time we either barbecue or have a fire. It definitely helps start up right away I highly recommend.
Date published: 2023-11-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Always dependable ! I think everyone has used the Kingdors charcoal Lighter fluid! Works great on starting charcoal for the flageolet but it ALESSI works excellent starting your nighttime bonfire, and I am sure I will continue to use this for many years to come!
Date published: 2023-11-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lighter fluid This lighter fluid is so very easy to use and it works very well!! The price point is good. I would recommend this product to anyone in need of it!!!
Date published: 2023-11-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Versatile My parents have used this lighter fluid since I was a little kid, we never used a different brand. I I’ve how versatile this fluid is and it is very safe.
Date published: 2023-11-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lights up fast. Kingsfords charcoal lighter fluid is a great product to use to light your coals on our grill. The fluid doesn't leave any odor or taste on your food your cooking. It lights up fast with just using a small amount. It comes out of bottle easily. It's definitely my favorite charcoal lighter fluid to use on my grill.
Date published: 2023-11-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works great. We purchased out first charcoal grill this summer and bought the Kingsford charcoal but couldn't seem to keep it going. So we purchased this lighter fluid and let it soak in to the briquettes for a minute or two and it lit like a dream.
Date published: 2023-11-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love Great charcoal for grilling, makes you food taste delicious and makes it restaurant approved. This is one of my go to charcoal and I usually only get get over anything else.
Date published: 2023-11-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great for many things! The packaging is nice because it has a cap with an attached piece so you don’t lose the cap and it can be resealed for safety. It’s very effective in starting a fire without any noticeable odor. It is also very inexpensive.
Date published: 2023-10-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use, effective, and handy This has always been great weather you’re grilling, camping, or just enjoying a fire, odor isn’t terrible compared to some, and the packaging holds up well.
Date published: 2023-10-24
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Kingsford lighter fluid Kingsford is the brand i use for lighter fluid whenever i go camping ! I go camping quite a bit throughout the year so this is a must purchase whenever we do go out ! Nice and simple gets the job the done.
Date published: 2023-10-23
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