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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.

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4581 Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by lucaso13_9133 from Great for the family Great for cooking and bbq, burns perfect and has a great flavor. The heat is perfect and leaves little mess to clean up. The packaging stands out and easy to find

Date published: 2025-04-05

Rated 5 out of 5 by leandromacri_7376 from Great to start Fire I enjoy this as it lasts a long time to burn and it really heats my food well. The ash residue is minimal and the packaging is nice and tight keeps it fresh.

Date published: 2025-04-04

Rated 5 out of 5 by michaelf202_9500 from Great for grilling One of the best charcoals out there. I always have a fantastic experience with Kingford the coals seem to last forever and put out high heat with very little ash left over. Highly recommend

Date published: 2025-04-04

Rated 4 out of 5 by samaaaa_7261 from Go to for bbqs Kingsfprd original charcoal is my go to charcoal for barbecues. It is very quick to heat up, averaging around 15 minutes. It leaves minimal ash once you’re done. Would purchase again.

Date published: 2025-04-03

Rated 5 out of 5 by paulab200_7987 from Best there is Pretty much no contest as to the quality of this brand. Been using it since I was a kid. Compared to other brands, seems to hurn more evenly and longer. Excellent heat!

Date published: 2025-04-02

Rated 4 out of 5 by jenniferg950_864 from Great product I’m personally not a fan of the charcoal flavoring or Smokey flavor but my husband loves it. Burns very well and for a good period of time. Puts out decent heat and turns right into ash for easy disposal

Date published: 2025-04-02

Rated 5 out of 5 by macie11_7385 from Very sustainable charcoal Very sustainable charcoal. Lighting time very quick. I am very satisfied with this product and would recommend to anyone who was looking for a great charcoal product.

Date published: 2025-04-02

Rated 5 out of 5 by sigic_7355 from Best for bbq! I’ve been using Kingsford Charcoal for a while, and it’s a solid choice for grilling. It lights up quickly and maintains a steady heat, making it reliable for cooking everything from burgers to ribs. The briquettes burn consistently, giving a good balance of heat and burn time. However, I’ve noticed that some bags have more crumbling pieces, leading to extra ash buildup. While the classic version works well, it doesn’t burn as long as some premium brands, so I sometimes have to add more mid-cook. Overall, it’s a dependable, affordable charcoal, but if you’re doing long smoking sessions, you may want to explore other options.

Date published: 2025-04-02

Rated 4 out of 5 by lindseys353_5231 from Good Charcoal We have a charcoal grill and I definitely do like this charcoal. Personally I have a little bit of a harder time to get it to stay lit but my significant other uses it and loves it. It puts off good heat for us to grill all kinds of food. Would recommend.

Date published: 2025-04-02

Rated 4 out of 5 by haleyn131_4642 from Good but expensive Not bad use this when our other kind runs out. Just wish it was cheaper and we would probably use it more. But overall not a bad product and gets the job done.

Date published: 2025-04-02

Rated 5 out of 5 by trishaw28_1548 from Gives food a great flavor. We use charcoal once in a while in our outside fireplace. It lights well and burns for a long time. It gives our food a great flavor. And it completely burns up.

Date published: 2025-04-01

Rated 5 out of 5 by marthac147_9316 from Excellent This is great for family cook outs , it does not give you any after taste at all. My husband always chides this brand over others for all the grilling needs.

Date published: 2025-04-01

Rated 3 out of 5 by brettb36_3415 from Good brand Pretty good charcoal. I used it mostly for my smoker but stopped using it after shortly finding the brand I currently use. I had such a hard time getting the smoker up to 275 degrees with this brand so I had to switch

Date published: 2025-03-31

Rated 5 out of 5 by dannys78_4284 from Fast lighting This is my go to works great easy to light long lasting and a staple to any good weekend bbq. If you are wondering if they are work it they are. Perfect hot dogs and hamburgers every time.

Date published: 2025-03-31

Rated 5 out of 5 by brandym110_1184 from The best Lighting time is fast and gives great heat output it gives the food a amazing flavor intisity . It is the best for any girl performance it's my favorite and only one I use

Date published: 2025-03-30

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