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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  • Portable
  • Odorless
  • Makes lighting charcoal easier

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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Rated 3 out of 5 by from Works great. This works great to start. I love the fact it makes it so much easier. It is safe package. The only problem is the smell. It is strong smell to me but works.
Date published: 2025-01-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great starter This is a great lighter fluid that we have used for years to light up our bonfires and our barbecue grill. I don’t really smell an odor. It’s very effective in lighting the fire and packaging is perfect.
Date published: 2025-01-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does the job well Most reliable lighter fluid I've ever used. We brought it with us on a camping trip, and this was used constantly to run our fires and keep us warm during the day
Date published: 2025-01-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from You won’t even know you used it for cooking I love that it’s odorless and works perfect whether you want to start your charcoal grill or bonfire. It also doesn’t leave any nasty taste into anything you cook if you use this to kick start your fire.
Date published: 2025-01-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect for grill startup This lighter fluid will make setting up your fire grill easier. It will not leave a residue taste or smell, only a small amount will be necessary. The bottle is easy to squeeze and pour and is safe for the environment. It will be safe to store.
Date published: 2025-01-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Kingford Trusted brand lighter fluid. I have been using this since i was able to bbq. Everyone i know uses king ford its a great brand and can be found everywhere
Date published: 2025-01-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Quick and easy This our go to lighter fluid whenever needed. Quick and easy to use. A little goes a long way so we get the most bang for our buck! Also, doesn’t leak down the side of the bottle like some off brands do which is unsafe really.
Date published: 2025-01-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worth the extra money. I use to use the knock off brand lighter fluid. I found buying the Kingsford brand makes a huge difference and so much easier getting my charcoal lit and even. Spend the extra money, totally worth it!
Date published: 2024-12-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Effective My husband also swears by the lighter fluid for this brand. Lights out coals good and keeps going. Same as the coals we use this product every cook out !
Date published: 2024-12-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not much needed which leads to great taste. Little needed which is great so that your food doesn’t taste like lighter fluid. Odor is low because you don’t have to use much to get a nice even burn which is nice so you don’t have to continue to relight the charcoal.
Date published: 2024-12-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fireman This stuff squirts about 10 foot and really lights up a fire when it’s dying out. Smells like chemicals comes in mice packaging. Easy to use. Always use this when grilling
Date published: 2024-12-23
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
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