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®

100% Natural Hardwood Lump Briquets

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  • 100% Natural Ingredients
  • Long Burn Time*
  • Made in the USA with North American Ingredients
  • High Heat

Looking for a 100% natural grilling option with the same great BBQ taste you expect from Kingsford? Kingsford® Hardwood Briquets are made in the USA with North American ingredients, offering authentic hardwood flavor. With high heat and low ash, these are perfect for grilling or smoking and great for ceramic grills. Available in a 12-lb. bag.

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Grilled Ribeye

Grilling thick cut ribeye steaks to perfection is simple, fast and fit for every occasion.

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How to arrange charcoal before grilling

Discover the best ways to grill and smoke using Kingsford® Charcoal Briquets. We’ll show you how much charcoal you should be using to achieve the right grilling temperature, and techniques to use for different types of food. It’s easy — just follow along.

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69 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this! Really great burning time. The smell is Devine. Really great help getting things started for when cooking. Really great when cooking with meat. 10/10
Date published: 2024-07-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great taste without the addition of a bunch of wood Really love the added flavor using the Hardwood Charcoal. As with all Kingsford it has great burn time and usually has more than enough left when cook is finished. Bags are very durable and I’ve never had one with a tear or hole. All around great product.
Date published: 2024-04-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great flavor These briquets give my meat such great flavor. There is not too much ash production and the last a while enabling to cook the meat. They can be used for higher heat. They are easy to light.
Date published: 2024-03-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Smoke I have been using this for years it makes the food so tasty and doesn’t burn the food out like charcoal does. Makes the food tasty and delicious and i always get compliments when using this
Date published: 2024-03-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Yes Perfect for grilling. These charcoals burn nice and evenly and don’t burn up quickly. Definitely lasts enough time for your summer cookout. Easy to open package.
Date published: 2024-03-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Let's grill! Kingsfords hardwood smells wonderful as it lingers through the backyard into the neighborhood yards. The added flavor brings all the neighbors out. It has a great flavor, perfect heat output and ash production that is long lasting.
Date published: 2023-12-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Large pieces. we love using in an open fire pit but grill would be fine also We love the natural hardwood, just a better flavor on food!! Here’s an example of some of my veggie dishes done on the open fire pit with the Hardwood
Date published: 2023-12-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Flavor Amazing flavor! My favorite to use on the Weber with the Meatchurch brand rub.
Date published: 2022-03-21
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Terrible It’s not consistent , a lot of small pieces, does not hold heat like the traditional briquettes. Will never use again.
Date published: 2021-08-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great mix Why decide between lump or briquettes if you don't have to? Burn great and add good flavor.
Date published: 2021-07-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from These are the only These are the only hardwood pellets my husband will use in our smoker! The provide the BEST flavor, especially with chicken. We smoke whole chicken for shredding at least once a month, and we always use Kingsford. You won’t be disappointed!
Date published: 2021-06-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This is the only This is the only one my husband buys. He usually uses the pellet grill so we don't buy this to much. It works great when we do.
Date published: 2021-05-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Kingsford 100% Natural Hardwood Kingsford 100% Natural Hardwood Briquets.... I was raised on Kingsford...... I see why my dad used it.... some really good stuff..... and now they have 100% natural which makes it even better for me and my family... great to know that we can cook without the chemicals
Date published: 2021-05-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I switched to these and like them Been a long time user of a certain oak lump charcoal. Decided to buy a bag of this to try and liked it so much I got some more. Has a fantastic smell, burns hot and noticeably less creosote than regular k blue.
Date published: 2021-05-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent product! My husband Excellent product! My husband loves these and always seems to gravitate towards them when we have BBQs or cookouts. Easy to light and inexpensive!
Date published: 2021-04-27
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