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Original Charcoal

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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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4458 Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by aracelic3bfe_7117 from Good It lights up well and heats well. I never had any issues with my meat being too overcooked and overall leaves a great flavor. It takes less than 5 minutes to heat up to my preferred levels.

Date published: 2025-01-19

Rated 5 out of 5 by shihabd_6128 from Love it I’m the best charcoal brand I’ve ever tried. Heat output is extraordinary, flavor is quite amazing ash residue is not much and easy to clean. Grill performance is like no other

Date published: 2025-01-18

Rated 4 out of 5 by nickr62_4232 from Easy and tasty grilling This variety of grilling charcoal is a great staple product for anyone who prefers to cook with coals instead of propane. The briquettes ignite easily and provide long lasting heat without overcooking your food. These work very well with your woodchip of choice, helping to create a great smoky flavor whether you are cooking meat or vegetables. This is my go to brand of charcoal and I'll be sticking to it as they are a great value and easily available.

Date published: 2025-01-18

Rated 5 out of 5 by shannah25_2769 from Charcoal The heat it puts off is amazing the the production isn’t safe at all the packaging is always red and white the sustainability is also not that great the flavor the food has is amazing tho!

Date published: 2025-01-16

Rated 5 out of 5 by ahnanh54_3465 from Good I recently used Kingsford Charcoal for a weekend barbecue, and it did not disappoint. The charcoal lights quickly and burns evenly, providing a consistent heat that’s perfect for grilling . And i feel feel kingsford is the best charcoal.

Date published: 2025-01-15

Rated 5 out of 5 by lesliej60_7189 from Love this product. The old tried and true. Been around for ever and the reason being is it is such a great product. Burns for a long time and gives great flavor. Great product

Date published: 2025-01-15

Rated 5 out of 5 by ttaha_7797 from Great I love the flavor of this charcoal as it gives offf a Smokey taste and heats up very quick. It lights up the grill pretty quick and takes a small amount of time to heat up.

Date published: 2025-01-13

Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Kingsford charcoal This makes all the food flavor spectacular. Burn time less then any other charcoal. Heat output very hot. Packaging is spot on. Ash residue hardly nothing.

Date published: 2025-01-12

Rated 5 out of 5 by heatherb832_5283 from Love Kingsford Charcoal Number one this product has been excellent for us for years . Kingsford is a brand we trust . It puts out lots of heat for a long time. Starts great , gas minimum ashes

Date published: 2025-01-12

Rated 5 out of 5 by marijoclic_3943 from This charcoal is lights up very easily and does no This charcoal lights up easily and provides a lasting flame. It also burns efficiently and does not leave much ash residue. Your food will taste great and the fire will provide the correct temperature each time

Date published: 2025-01-11

Rated 4 out of 5 by ruchip14_4330 from Kingsford Original charcoal Kingsford Original charcoal has 100 percent natural ingredients. 15 minutes from lightning you can put your food on the grill. KINGSFORD is a name that brings families together. Our BBQ flavor is always guaranteed with Kingsford products

Date published: 2025-01-11

Rated 5 out of 5 by elrod_2017_1070 from The best charcoal! My husband cooks on the grill a lot! And this is always his go to charcoal. Makes the perfect steak or chicken on the grill. Wonderful flavor that it gives!

Date published: 2025-01-11

Rated 5 out of 5 by amaranara_marie_4160 from Great for grilling This is the bag that we always seem to get. It’s kinda just go in and grab it, like we never get any other brand for some reason. I’d say that they are great quality and price for the size of what you’re getting. They light up fairly quickly and are easy to put out.

Date published: 2025-01-09

Rated 4 out of 5 by jessycam0c90_4128 from Perfect Charcoal for Every Grill Master! Kingsford Original Charcoal is my go-to for all my grilling needs! It lights up quickly and burns evenly, making it easy to get the perfect cook every time. The heat is consistent and long-lasting, which is great for everything from quick burgers to low-and-slow BBQ. I also appreciate that it produces minimal ash, making cleanup simple. Whether you’re a weekend griller or a seasoned pro, Kingsford is reliable and delivers great flavor to your food. Highly recommend!

Date published: 2025-01-09

Rated 5 out of 5 by saideelee_8412 from A go to Another Go to along with the briquettes almost interchangeably for us really. They last a good amount of time and don’t just burn away. It’s a classic good charcoal burn.

Date published: 2025-01-09

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