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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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4434 Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by stephanie060_4775 from Kingsford This kingsford Original brand makes the grill Much easier to light up and make the food taste way better faster to cook and really easy. I love this brand. 

Date published: 2025-01-03

Rated 5 out of 5 by veerey_2372 from Long lasting My husband has used this brand since before he even knew me lol… I see this bag at every bbq not just at our home but in others. Tried and true through the years and the bbq always tastes delicious. If you’re a lady that doesn’t know what kind of charcoal to pick up from the store, this one’s it.

Date published: 2025-01-03

Rated 5 out of 5 by dymondt51_8525 from Good I have used this charcoal for many years. The flavor is plain. The heat output is very strong. There is minimum ash production in the lighting is quite bright. I’d recommend it.

Date published: 2025-01-03

Rated 5 out of 5 by leslieb231_4942 from Great product This charcoal works great! Doesn't take long to cook down. Grill is ready in no time. Doesn't leave a lot of mess to clean up. There is no odd flavor to the food.

Date published: 2025-01-01

Rated 5 out of 5 by melissam33_6790 from Kingsford Kingsford original charcoal is the OG is bbq greatness. Maximized heat output low ash reside and quick and easy lightning time. It is sure to make any day a great one for any bbq need

Date published: 2024-12-31

Rated 4 out of 5 by amic8_3448 from Kingsford Original Characoal for great grilling e Good flavor . Heat output takes a bit of time to grill. Ignition time takes to long even using help. Burn time is very good. Ash production is good. Love grilled vegetables.

Date published: 2024-12-31

Rated 5 out of 5 by greggd3_5695 from Nice even cook! I swear by the Kingsford charcoal. This provide a great heat output though the entire cook. They last long. I used two bags on a huge trailer grill and cooked for 200 people. Easy to light and the coals to turn white, ready to cook.

Date published: 2024-12-31

Rated 5 out of 5 by pearlsearcher_4516 from The best of the best 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. My grill seems to love it and works well when I use this charcoal. Makes my food taste better as well. The best of the best!

Date published: 2024-12-30

Rated 3 out of 5 by hanad26_6456 from good Kingsford is indispensable in bbq party, easy to use, long burning, safe. My family has used this product for many years without any problem, love it

Date published: 2024-12-29

Rated 5 out of 5 by nikkim-4509_1865 from Go to charcoal This charcoal is my go to for cooking on a charcoal grill. It works great and continues to keep a flame lit. It makes for some delicious burgers, hot dogs, and brats. I definitely would recommend this product to others especially if you go to a cabin or camping.

Date published: 2024-12-29

Rated 4 out of 5 by rawans11_1065 from it is great for beginners or people who are in a r my family and I would always use Kingsford for barbecue gatherings it’s easy to light up and the food cooks so well I don’t think I can use any other brand

Date published: 2024-12-28

Rated 5 out of 5 by alexandras4_1856 from Our home standard No issues with it. Price is good. It does its job kind of a standard for a reason. Burns a long time and reasonably warm. I don’t know a lot about grilling coal ngl

Date published: 2024-12-27

Rated 5 out of 5 by kd14_8454 from Reliable charcoals ! I have been using kingsford charcoal for many years,they are always reliable,packaging is basic but strong it does not spill,always effective for fire making.i recommend their products.

Date published: 2024-12-27

Rated 5 out of 5 by madisonk243_8287 from nice! we have been using this charcoal for years now. it’s very long lasting. the amount of charcoal you get in each bag lasts us a while, doesn’t leave a weird taste to your food and cooks things very quickly

Date published: 2024-12-27

Rated 5 out of 5 by silverdux_4441 from Perfect every time!!🥩 Kingsford Original Charcoal is the MVP of backyard BBQs. Lights up fast, burns hot, and gives your food that smoky flavor you can’t fake. Reliable, no fuss—just good vibes and great grilling every time.

Date published: 2024-12-26

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