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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The Kingsford Difference

Kingsford has been fueling legendary grills since 1920, and we’re still America’s #1 charcoal for good reason. Our briquets light faster, burn longer, and deliver the high heat you need for exceptional results. Whether you’re searing steaks or savoring smoky flavors, one thing’s for certain — nothing beats the original.

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Kingsford®

Charcoal Lighter Fluid

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One of the best ways to light Kingsford® Original Charcoal briquets is to start with high-quality Kingsford® Charcoal Lighter Fluid. Available in 32- and 64-ounce bottle.

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355 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good lighter fluid Very good lighter fluid. Always use it when we are cooking out. It gets the charcoal lit quickly. Would recommend this to anyone who cooks out…..
Date published: 2024-12-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent product Will only use this with the charcoal from Kingsford love the effectiveness, easy to carry along with the charcoal, and it seems to be the safest product out there. Again, we only use this product with your charcoal.
Date published: 2024-12-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fluid Kingsford products are all we use in our house. They hold up so well and the fluid is easy lighting. Makes all our bbqs taste great. I highly recommend this product.
Date published: 2024-12-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lights Faster This is safe and odorless to use on my charcoal. I spray a little on after stacking my coals. It helps the coals start when I light them. I do not have to reapply. It keeps my coals burning until my food is done. The charcoal lights faster and stays lit
Date published: 2024-12-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Only Choice Best lighter fluid ever. Whether I'm bbqing or trying to get something sticky off of pretty much anything, Kingsford is the way to go!!! Love it!
Date published: 2024-11-30
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Effective and environment friendly Kingsford Charcoal Lighter Fluid is a product designed to help quickly and easily ignite charcoal in a grill or smoker. It is formulated to be used with charcoal, creating a fast and reliable way to start your grilling process.You pour the lighter fluid onto your pile of charcoal, making sure to coat it evenly.You wait a minute or so to let the fluid soak in.Then, you light the charcoal with a match or a lighter. The fluid helps the charcoal to catch fire more easily and burn consistently.Key features of Kingsford Charcoal Lighter Fluid. It helps the charcoal ignite quickly, saving time when starting your grill. It's safe to use our door and less odor.
Date published: 2024-11-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 👍 Right after starting the fire with this: Wait 20 minutes before you cook on it. You don't want to contaminate your food. It's got to burn off. Once it burns off you're good.
Date published: 2024-11-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fast It helps to easily light a fire, without any effort, without a sharp smell, a convenient storage case. It lasts for a long time Does not give food a different smell or taste
Date published: 2024-11-07
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Always a must ro start bbqs Always a must to start a beach bonfire or start up the BBQ. Always works just wish you didn’t have to use to much. Safety depends how you use it. Odor is strong I wouldn’t recommend smelling it. Packing easy to use and squeeze out.
Date published: 2024-11-03
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Best charcoal lighter fluid Kingsford charcoal lighter fluid is the only lighter fluid I use it lights the coals fast and burns a long time. I also use it on toothpicks during summer and put in a pan of coffee to keep the mosquitoes and flies away and works great. Packaging great I love the click shut lid and it doesn’t leak if tipped over. You get slot of fluid for a decent price. I would recommend to everyone.
Date published: 2024-11-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect This is a lighter fluid you can always count on. I've been buying this brand as long as I've used a grill and it's perfect and well priced. Definitely recommend
Date published: 2024-11-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good lighter fluid We always use this lighter fluid when camping! The Oder is not as strong as others and we love the lid opens and closes for safety. Super effective on charcoal grills and campfires!
Date published: 2024-11-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Highly recommended I love this product so effective it has safe caps so your children wouldn’t be easily able to open it. Does not smell too bad do the job that it does.
Date published: 2024-10-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good and make sure to store it right I recently used Kingsford Charcoal Lighter Fluid for a weekend barbecue, and I was impressed with its performance. Lighting the charcoal was quick and easy; just a few squirts did the trick, and within minutes, I had a steady flame.The fluid has a mild odor compared to others I’ve tried, which made the experience more enjoyable. I also appreciated how evenly the charcoal heated up, providing consistent cooking temperatures throughout my grilling session.
Date published: 2024-10-29
Rated 4 out of 5 by from A little goes a long way Using just a small bit of this Kingsford charcoal lighter fluid makes gets your barbecue started sooo much faster than trying to get the charcoal hot on its own! A high advantage if you’re forgetful like me and can’t remember to start the bbq on time. Don’t use too much or your food will stink. 
Date published: 2024-10-29
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