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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polinak32 from
You can find it anywhere
You can find it nearly in all stores and gas stations and they also burn amazing. They are also pretty cheap and not expensive and it also leaves it not a lot of ashes

Date published: 2024-05-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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christys9e9a from
Always lights!
Works as directed. Lights quickly. Great flavor. Great value. I definitely recommend and will repurchase. I prefer this brand when using my grill.
Date published: 2024-05-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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missamy76 from
Get this one
This charcoal is awesome. The burn time is long with this charcoal. The heat distribution is nice and even. Not expensive and great for a little BBQ!
Date published: 2024-05-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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nicolew603 from
#1 for charcoal grills
It leaves amazing flavor on your foods, lighting it is easy with a little Kingston’s lighter fluid, and the burn time is 2-3 hours which is pretty good, there isnt much ash production when done burning, and heat distribution is amazing and every coal heats up and cooks the food
Date published: 2024-05-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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carliew31 from
Best Charcoal for Grilling
This gives my food the best flavor when I am grilling outdoors. It lights up fast and stays lit. I don't have to worry about relighting it. The coals burn slow giving my food time to cook. The bag is easy to pour from and doesn't get a lot of charcoal dust everywhere while putting my coals on my grill. It's the best way to grill.
Date published: 2024-05-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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chelseaz19 from
Top notch product!
This charcoal lights up perfectly every time!! It lasts the whole cookout. It doesn’t leave a nasty fake charcoal flavor on the food. It doesn’t make a mess. There aren’t any hot spots. It’s perfect!!
Date published: 2024-05-14
Rated 4 out of
5
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nfelker from
Needs lighter fluid, but gives a great flavor
We love the flavor of charcoal in grilled steaks, as it’s more intense than gas grilled. It definitely gives that smoky, fire grilled taste we love! This does usually require lighter fluid to start, and thus why I only have it 4 stars, and it takes longer to cook food, so we do have to really watch so it doesn’t burn while still being undercooked inside. If distributed evenly , it does cook fairly evenly with less left unburned, but there are typically a few left around the edges. It does work better than the generic coals we’ve tried, and is dependable when the fire gets going, so I would recommend it, especially since the grilling season is really getting started!
Date published: 2024-05-14
Rated 3 out of
5
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rosaliew7 from
Good
It doesn't create much ash it distributes heat nicely it burns for a long time the flavor it creates is fantastic overall I would recommend it again
Date published: 2024-05-14
Rated 4 out of
5
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mars_ from
Good to use
The burn time is long. I just have a hard time starting the fire, but I do think that’s just on me. It lost a long time in the heat distribution is well.
Date published: 2024-05-14
Rated 4 out of
5
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daniellel22 from
Pretty decent
Overall it was pretty decent. Burns well and heats up fast with even distribution. It does create a decent amount of ash but it’s great to throw into our garden.
Date published: 2024-05-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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elizabethg679 from
Easy Light & Last Long
This charcoal is one of the best. They burn forever and the fumes aren’t overpowering. They light easily and quickly. I like that they burn evenly and fast.
Date published: 2024-05-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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yanelya1 from
Long lasting
This is the best burning charcoal. It is made from 100% natural ingredients and makes my fajitas taste so good. I like how it distributes the heat and how long lasting they are 
Date published: 2024-05-13
Rated 4 out of
5
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melissaf278 from
The only charcoal my husband will use!
This is the only charcoal my husband will use. Easy to light, keeps heat for a long time and has a very even heat distribution! Adds a great taste to what you're grilling!
Date published: 2024-05-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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julietm33 from
Classic charcoal with good flavor
I have been using this charcoal in my charcoal grill since last summer. It’s pretty classic and burns well and lasts a while. I like the flavor it smokes into my meats.
Date published: 2024-05-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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peggyf22 from
My Favorite Charcoal
This is a great charcoal we have used this since I was a little girl the charcoal lights good and gas an even heat distribution and burns well makes all the food taste better these are made in the USA with North American ingredients including real American wood the briquettes have more edges for improved air flow and faster lighting and longer burning they are great to use with whatever you are grilling up from meat to vegetables I love the Smokey flavor it gives my food and makes everything taste delicious they are a great value for your money and worth buying I would buy these again and again and I would definitely recommend
Date published: 2024-05-12
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