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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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The Kingsford Difference

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When it’s time to fire up the grill, choose the original. Kingsford charcoal is designed to light fast, burn long, and cook hot, giving you quick starts and wood-fired finishes. From steaks seared to perfection to the irresistible flavor of smoky goodness, Kingsford delivers.

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

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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.

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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.*<sup>†

* Always ensure you cook for adequate time to reach USDA requirements.

† Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets compared to Jealous Devil Max XL Charcoal Briquets</sup>

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4509 Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by kriscritiques_2187 from Summer BBQ staple Classic Kingsford charcoal. Whenever I grill (which isn't that often but I still do) I'm comfortable using Kingsford charcoal because that what I remember my family using and my friends using when they grill. It emits a good amount of heat and I like the flavor profile (add I like to add some wood chunks for additional flavor). Overall, a good start when grilling in a pinch. These are always set up next to the grilling section or meat department when it's grilling season for a reason.

Date published: 2025-03-02

Rated 4 out of 5 by arzis_4607 from Good performance This is the one we’ve always used! It gets the job done and it’s very affordable. Stays lit for quite amount of time and keeps heat in as well. Recommend!

Date published: 2025-03-01

Rated 5 out of 5 by angelar5a34_7036 from Our go to!!!! This is our go to charcoal brand & option. It lights easy & fast. It burns for a long time & is easy to control. The packaging is kinda unappealing to me. It’s dirty most times from the residue of the charcoal & it gets all over you if you carry it wrong. And sometimes that’s not so easy if you are carrying one of their really big bags.

Date published: 2025-02-28

Rated 5 out of 5 by faithn42_5835 from Great We love this charcoal so much when we grill and use it every Summer! It really gives the food a great smoky flavor and I definitely would recommend it!!

Date published: 2025-02-27

Rated 5 out of 5 by kristym169_784 from Best flavor Hands down this Kingsford gives the richest, best flavor for grilling out..My burgers and steaks always turn out with the best flavors..

Date published: 2025-02-27

Rated 5 out of 5 by rosieposiesparkles_8283 from Great Gives your food a bedazzling flavor!! Has a beautiful heat output! Easy to light and burns for a nice long time! Takes a second to light! I would recommend it!

Date published: 2025-02-25

Rated 5 out of 5 by megans1110_8353 from Yum Comes in a super durable bag that painfully doesn’t rip while you’re carrying it around. Gives my barbecue a classic, distinct flavor that I would expect from Kingsford!

Date published: 2025-02-24

Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Trusted & they work great This is the ultimate go to! I remember as a child every person using Kingsford to keep those BBQs going! They still work great to this day!! The heat is even so long as the coals were lit the proper way. Love the added (not too strong though) smoke flavor, nice and Light, the way I like it!

Date published: 2025-02-24

Rated 5 out of 5 by anyag20_6632 from Great charcoal! This charcoal is the best all around. It always has such a long burn time! The flavor always hits the best and is never too strong or overpowering. It is very sustainable!

Date published: 2025-02-23

Rated 4 out of 5 by dee89_7039 from Our go-to charcoal! This is the brand my husband swears by! He loves to grill and this charcoal gets the job done! It heats easily and the coals last awhile! It’s affordable and you can find it just about anywhere!

Date published: 2025-02-22

Rated 5 out of 5 by jennygalea_3522 from Highly recommended It’s so easy to use it lights up immediately after setting on fire. Highly recommended for barbecue cooking use! Very affordable and gives you a lot of coals to cook with.

Date published: 2025-02-21

Rated 5 out of 5 by beautifully_p_7388 from Love Kingsford I love Kingsford charcoal! I can modify it with wood chips for serious smoke taste and lets face it, a ribeye don't need nothing else, unless you ain't using Kingsford. The burn time is good and it produces heat verily quickly and lights fast. Ash production isn’t that bad. Kingsford is the way to go !!

Date published: 2025-02-21

Rated 5 out of 5 by miket45_423 from Kingsford is number one in grilling. Kingsford charcoal is always easy to light and adds great flavor to any meat. There's nothing that says summer like Kingsford charcoal. Kingsford takes great care in packaging for extra durability of their charcoal to withstand anything. It's a great value for your money.

Date published: 2025-02-19

Rated 5 out of 5 by molliee17_8692 from Highly Recommend Great charcoal! Lights easily with a little lighter fluid,and gives nice flavoring. It maintains lit for hours and releases minimal ash. It is sustainable and easy to discard when done.

Date published: 2025-02-18

Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from KINGSFORD THE ORGIGINAL CHARCOAL BRIQUETTES KINGSFORD ORGIGINAL CHARCOAL BRIQUETTES are made with 100% natural ingredients. I was lucky to get a limited addition OleMiss bag from Gratsy. Kingsford is the only brand we use because I grew up with it and has been around for generations. Has the best authentic BBQ flavor since 1920. It has a great burning time, and number 1!!!

Date published: 2025-02-17

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