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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Become a master griller

Learn the basics with our series of how-to articles and tutorials.

Catch the Kings of the Tailgate in Action

They’re not just college football’s biggest fans, they’re also some of the sport’s most passionate grillers. Dive into Kingsford’s exclusive King of the Tailgate series and get a taste of the action at some of the country’s most storied programs.
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Jason Kelce Is King of the Tailgate

Jason Kelce may have hung up his cleats, but his tailgating game is just heating up. He spent all offseason working on his grill skills, and now… he’s King of the Tailgate.
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Easy Tailgate. Easy Win.

The big game calls for big flavor. Add these recipes to your lineup and use Kingsford® Match Light® Charcoal to instantly light up the grill.
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KINGSFORD® PRESERVE THE PIT®

Kingsford remains committed to celebrating Black barbecue culture by launching the third year of Preserve the Pit, a fellowship for barbecue professionals.
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Light your fire with Kingsford® products.

Explore our full range of charcoal, pellets and flavor boosters to take your grilling to the next level.