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Kingsford Original Charcoal Briquets, 2-Pack, 20 lbs.
4.8 out of 5 stars
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7,547 ratings2,977 reviews
  1. 5 stars88% (6,667)
  2. 4 stars8% (576)
  3. 3 stars2% (120)
  4. 2 stars1% (73)
  5. 1 star1% (111)

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Mar 17, 2015
diane4498
5 out of 5 stars review

Only charcoal to use

I've purchased cheaper brands of charcoal in the past and always go back to kingsford. It lights easy, stays burning and just seems to make my BBQ taste better.

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Aug 10, 2021
Deb1961
1 out of 5 stars review

This charcoal is horrible.

Kingsford used to be the best charcoal. It absolutely sucks. I don't know what has changed but it no longer cooks well, burns up way too fast and does not develop a nice white ash when ready to cook any longer.

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reply from The Kingsford Team

Thank you for this feedback about our Original Charcoal, Deb. We’re sorry you were disappointed with your last purchase. We take pride in our product and would love the chance to bring back your confidence in Kingsford. So we can, please give us a call at 800-232-4745 with this reference number 210811-000363 handy.

Mar 8, 2015
Badkittybs
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent charcoal

Only charcoal I'll ever use.. Starts quick, burns steady and when I'm done I have no issues with leftover coals, because it's so easy to figure out the right amount to use.

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Apr 11, 2015
Ladymech
4 out of 5 stars review

Gives food a good taste

I have always used Kingsford Original. It lights quickly and easily. The reason it didn't get the 5th star is there is a small window for cooking your food before the best heat is gone.

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Mar 6, 2015
AAAP
5 out of 5 stars review

Great product sold at a very competitive price. It burns very hot for the first 30 or so minutes and then drops down to medium high heat for the next hour+. If I need more heat I just add 5-10 more coals on top of my base.

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Mar 5, 2015
Still Bill
5 out of 5 stars review

Best charcoal yet!

I've always preferred KIngsford, and now the new version is even better. Ready to cook faster, last longer, and still gives food that great char broiled flavor!

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Feb 2, 2024
ButchA61
5 out of 5 stars review

Old School!!

Nothing better than the *original* that started it all! Heck, your own Grandpa grilled with the original Kingsford, back in the day! Kingsford is the best charcoal for my Weber Kettle. I won't use anything else!

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Jun 2, 2015
TEXASTORNADO
5 out of 5 stars review

The best for the Pit

We love using Kingsford, been married 23 years and we.ve never used anything else for BBQ, well except wood, of course. I recommend Kingsford because it doesn't leave an after taste on my grilled fruits and veggies .

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Aug 6, 2016
Apostle PJ
3 out of 5 stars review

Got a bad bag

You were my go to product. I swore by it but for the first time my matchlight didn't light. I had to abort my grilling session. It was a brand new bag. What happened? ???

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Jun 23, 2020
Smokin Racks
1 out of 5 stars review

Terrible taste like chemicals

We always use lump coal. We tried this brand and everyone complained of a chemical taste similar to lighter fluid. We use paper and a vortex chimney to light no fluid. I hope it doesn’t tarnish our reputation.

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reply from The Kingsford Team

Hello, and thank you for bringing this to our attention. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the taste of food grilled with our Original Charcoal. This isn't what we'd expect for you, and we'd love to help. So we may assist, please call our team at 800-232-4745 and provide reference number 200710-001186. We look forward to getting back on track with you.