I always used Kingsford Original Charcoal since I began grilling, going on 40 yrs. now. Never had a problem and if I did it was something I messed up. I have had friends bring over charcoal at different times that wasn't Kingsford, and it was always less than quality results using it. Kingsford is the best.

I have always used kingsford. I find it easy to light and able to cook on it quickly. good product for all grilling needs. I have also used with my cast iron cookware. does great for the baking of breads and cakes in my pots. fits in the rim of my pan just right for easy use

Whenever I grill, I always start with Kingsford coals! These have been my go to coals for years! The coals keep their temperature and aid in consistent cooking, whether you're direct or indirect grilling. I wouldn't choose any other brand...Kingsford equates to perfection for your inner grill master!

I bought this product a week ago, and have used it to grill fish, steak and squash. Each time it was more difficult to start, but once the fire was started, it created a lot more smoke than previous bags of Kingsford Original. It imparted to the food an unpleasant chemical taste. This charcoal is totally different from the Kingsford Original that was packaged in the bag with the "100th Anniversary" logo. It is the worst Kingsford product I have ever purchased!

In my family, I am considered "Queen of Barbeque" because I love to grill and I will grill in the rain, snow, doesn't matter. However, not only you're giving us less charcoal in you "big" bags, the quality has changed as well. I've seen time the fire last so long, that I'm pulling food out the freezer just so it can get that charred taste. Your charcoal burn less, which mean I have to start a new fire, and to add insult to injury, finish baking in the oven to make sure it's done. I've NEVER had to do this in the past. I stop buying store brand 30 years ago, because of not having to cook all day (and evening). Whatever was new & improved, NOT! You've taken the enjoyment out of grilling...

As long as I've known Kingsford been a product that's been use in our family for grilling since I've been old enough to know about grilling. My dad used it, and every cookout we had by family and friends, Kingsford has been the one use for cookouts. Now as a adult that's the go to product I use for grilling for meats, vegetables, and seafood, it's the best!

The only reason for recommending this charcoal is for the flavor, I've always used Kingford products, but I will have to say that the newer smaller briquets are not as good of quality and burn up faster and fall thru the grate. Once started, you had better be ready to throw the meat to it, because you only have a few minutes until, the fires out and only simmering. Change back to old formula and give us back full quantity. Still like Kingsford, just disappointed.

I have tried many brands of charcoal, and I always came back to Kingsford. I finally realized this and for years now I will only use Kingsford in my pit. I can always rely on Kingsford to cook the same no matter what. I can accurately monitor temperature, the smoke flavor is always good, and it always burns evenly no matter if I use direct or indirect cooking methods. I already recommend this charcoal to my family and friends.

My husband loves to BBQ. He sent me to the store for charcoal and I got a cheap bag of charcoal because it was on sale AND BOY WAS HE MAD! My husband sent me back to the store and said " I better not come back with anything but Kingsford original unless I didn't want to eat. Kingsford is the best!

I bought this charcoal and at first was sadly disappointed. It seemed like it burned way to fast and too hot. Then I figured out that if I simply reduced the air flow, whether on the grill or smoker- it works great!!!! Unless I am fighting the wind, I use 1/2 as much charcoal as I used to for smoking. I did large event at our house and smoked 2 pork butts and then 2 briskets, using just short of 3 -16lb bags over a total of about 32 hours total cooking time. I will NEVER buy anything else.