Kingsford®

Original Charcoal

Name: Kingsford® Original Charcoal
Brand: Glad

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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 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 longer than other brands, giving you consistent heat and reliable performance every time.

Designed with patented Sure Fire Grooves® for improved airflow, these briquets are ready in just 15 minutes. From backyard gatherings to game-day tailgates, Kingsford® Original Charcoal fuels flavor and brings people together around the grill.

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.

Kingsford® Original Charcoal bag with a Made in the USA badge and illustrated flame. The words "The Original" in the background.

Kingsford® Professional Charcoal Briquets

A bag Kingsford® Charcoal with Mesquite with a Made in the USA badge. The word "Mesquite" is ghosted in the background.

Kingsford® Match Light® Charcoal with a Made in the USA badge and red flame illustration. The words "Match Light" are ghosted in the background.

Kingsford® Easy Light Bag with a Made in the USA badge and red flame illustration. The words "Easy Light" ghosted in the background.

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. Our briquets are designed stronger for fewer breaks, and they outperform the competition in lighting speed and burn consistency. It’s the charcoal trusted by generations of grillers for authentic BBQ flavor and dependable results.

Watch the video to see why Kingsford is America’s #1 charcoal.*

^{* Based on IRI Unit Sales Data}

Bag of Original Kingsford Charcoal with wood fence behind it

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}

A piece of charcoal being dropped on its corner

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^