The new version sucks. Go back to the true original version if you want my business. New version burns way to fast and it doesn’t smell good and the taste of meat is off. I always got Kingsford for grilling but no more. Now I got to go. Time to finish cooking my steaks on the George Forman

I secretly was very happy whenever our gas grill stopped working a few years ago, I was thrilled whenever my husband decided to take my advise and get another grill, this time a regular grill to use with charcoal, no more gas grills...there is something about having a piece of chicken cooked over an open flame with charcoal. I do not eat red meat, my husband has never complained whenever he cooks his steak on that grill also. I live in Florida and we can pretty much grill all year round, we seem to use the grill more in the spring and summer, if you want to cook something and turn on your oven, no matter what temperature you set your air conditioner, it takes a very long time to cool off again, a perfect solution is to use a regular grill with Kingsford charcoal...the very best.

Successfully used Kingsford for nearly 30 years. Until now. This year we bought 2 bags of Matchlight and it is harder to start and burned out much faster then before. Then tried Original with same result. BTW, been using my grill for 6 years, so it's not the problem. I see on your Website you call it "your newest briquettes". Good luck with that. Not all change is for the better.

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.

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 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!

When the storms of April 27th, ravaged Alabama , my Disaster Relief team at my church went into action, we began feeding people hot meals everyday, we used an outrageous amount of Kingsford Charcoal and starter fluid, we would not use any other kind, we still only use and will continue to use Kingsford it is the BEST, thank you so much....

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...

I have used Kingsford charcoal for years. Its the only brand I use to bbq my meats. Like some of the other people I have seen changes in the size of the briquets and sometimes it don't last as long. Other times it works great. I usually buy Kingsford charcoal at either at Lowes or Home Depot around Memorial Day weekend when you can get a twin pack for $10, thats 40 lbs. great price. It usually lasts me until it goes on sale next year at the same time.

we bought a new bag of Kingsford Match Light a week before Thanksgiving. We have a tradition of grilling our turkey, and have been using Kingsford for almost three decades. This year, however, it did not turn out well. I set up the grill, a Weber Kettle, as usual, put in the charcoal, AND IT WOULD NOT LIGHT. I finally had to resort to a sizeable dose of charcoal lighter fluid to start the coals, and even then, the coals did not get hot enough to adequately cook the turkey. I finally had to resort to finishing it on our gas grill, and still ended up with a delayed dinner. I don't know what happened to Kingsford, but will be looking for another alternative in the future.