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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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4554 Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by ducn12_2498 from Good for cooking Kingsford never disappoints! Lights up quickly, burns evenly, and gives my BBQ that classic smoky flavor. Reliable and consistent—my go-to every time I fire up the grill!

Date published: 2025-03-28

Rated 5 out of 5 by jeant0508_1594 from Classic that gives your food a great flavor This has been my go to ever since I was young. I'm 51 now. It has the classic charcoal grill flavor to your food. This is the only way I like my marshmallows. I bought a little weber grill just for that purpose. My husband gas a smoker and I perfer these coals.

Date published: 2025-03-28

Rated 5 out of 5 by rosea171_3184 from My go to charcoal Great for grilling, whether on an actual grill or on a campfire. Burn very easily and nicely. Good heat output and ash levels. I appreciate the sustainable packaging as well

Date published: 2025-03-27

Rated 5 out of 5 by heavenreginadunfee_5146 from Love this stuff Love this stuff works just right for summer camping nights! Always an easy go too. For the price its the best brand, burn time is excellent heat output also excellent.

Date published: 2025-03-26

Rated 5 out of 5 by aveikringe_2426 from Recommended This one Kingsford original charcoal has a good heat output, good ash production. Great packaging, that one uses every time. Recommended this one

Date published: 2025-03-26

Rated 5 out of 5 by milkbread00_568 from Go to choice! This is our go to choice simply because it’s lights up quickly and consistently. When using, it give a subtle smokey flavor without overpowering it! Another great feature is that it produce minimal ashes compare to other brands, which makes cleaning up easier. We enjoy this brand very much!

Date published: 2025-03-26

Rated 5 out of 5 by kaleeb12_8144 from Let it burn ! Let it burn ! Imagine being able to increase the flavor of your food with less time for igniting the flame? My family has been using this type of charcoal because of how great the burn time and heat output is! This is a very efficient type of charcoal!

Date published: 2025-03-25

Rated 5 out of 5 by layac2_7032 from My go to It activates fast and the ash production is regular. The heat output is great, lasts a while. Burn time is good I always get this brand bc it has a good flavor

Date published: 2025-03-25

Rated 4 out of 5 by autumng61_9586 from Decent product Burns for a good while but produces quite a bit of ash but other than that everything else about it is good has good flavor and heat output and lights pretty good also

Date published: 2025-03-25

Rated 5 out of 5 by dannyc63_6540 from I recommend! Classic product that I buy monthly for my grill, this product provides great flavor and minimal ash. Keeps my grill hot and a long light time, easy to control the burn.

Date published: 2025-03-25

Rated 5 out of 5 by stormysea_9314 from Good clean burn Good consistent charcoal that provides high heat and burns clean. I use this often to smoke meats-- sprinkle some wood chips on the top to provide the flavorful smoke. Not as good as whole wood smoking but lots more convenient.

Date published: 2025-03-24

Rated 5 out of 5 by cassandraw7672_2834 from Tried and true charcoal This is my go to charcoal every time I grill out. It’s reliable and leaves the perfect grilled flavor. Lights easily and burns fully to ash. Consistent heat too.

Date published: 2025-03-23

Rated 4 out of 5 by jenniferb987_1486 from The King of Charcoal! Kingsford Original Charcoal is our first choice for charcoal. It is easy to start and burns completely. It gives consistent heat for cooking food. The package is easy to open. This is our favorite brand!

Date published: 2025-03-23

Rated 5 out of 5 by buffyanne02_4930 from Summertime calls for Kingsford! As a Wisconsinite, we have hard winters and in turn cherish every moment of summer. I can’t imagine a summer without grilling out - and in turn, Kingsford charcoal! It really is the classic Americana tool for making deliciously smoky foods on the grill.

Date published: 2025-03-22

Rated 5 out of 5 by ulianam_6872 from Easy to use Kingsford Original Charcoal is my go-to for grilling. It lights up quickly, burns evenly, and gives food that perfect smoky flavor. Whether I’m cooking burgers or steaks, it always delivers steady heat and minimal ash, making clean-up a breeze. Reliable and easy to use, it’s a must-have for any grilling enthusiast.

Date published: 2025-03-21

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