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Kingsford Original Charcoal Briquettes, 2-Pack, 20 lbs.
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Jun 16, 2021
Cubby
2 out of 5 stars review

Disappointed

I’ve been using your product since I was a teen. Everything was fine up until a couple of years ago when I noticed the coals didn’t appear to be as hot as they used to be. I thought it was my Weber grill so I cleaned it and the same problem. Then I started to read reviews of people with the same observations. My problems used to be how to keep the heat down, now I can’t even sear a steak.

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reply from The Kingsford Team

Thank you for being a loyal fan of our Original Charcoal. It's disheartening to hear we let you down this time, and we certainly wouldn't expect you to experience difficulties keeping our charcoal hot. So we can learn more about what happened, we encourage you to reach out to us directly at 800-232-4745 with reference number 210628-000518. We hope to hear from you soon.

Feb 11, 2012
Countrygator
5 out of 5 stars review

All around best heat

Burns reliable and steady. From smoking Boston Butts, Briskets, Ribs, Loins, and Chicken. Also, Turkey, Lamb, and Salmon. To grilling out Hamburgers, Steaks, and Swordfish. This charcoal keeps the heat consistent. I didn't get a reliable heat when using the hickory wood chips. They seem to give off less heat when smoking.

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Mar 6, 2015
TLRobertson
5 out of 5 stars review

The best there is

We buy nothing but Kingsford original Charcoal because there is no mistaking the quality. With the ease of lighting it and the long burn there is nothing else that we'd trust with all of our grilling/smoking adventures! Kingsford has never let us down!

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Feb 12, 2012
tizzy
5 out of 5 stars review

Always starts

Have tried many other types of charcoal, and half of them never ignite, or they burn unevenly. Kingsford is the only one I use, and even on hot humid Chicago days, it starts right up without having to put a ton of lighter fluid, turns nice and ashy evenly

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Aug 17, 2011
Anonymous
4 out of 5 stars review

No Other Charcoal does it ike this

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.

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Jun 22, 2015
Gigi
5 out of 5 stars review

Kingsford is the a best!!!!

If you're looking for the best flavor, then use Kingsford. This brand has been around since I was a child and my parents BBQ'd. I now use it for BBQ's with my family. We look forward to every summer season so we can whip out the grill and use our Kingsford Bricks to char delicious meals.

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May 22, 2017
MazHeadRoom
1 out of 5 stars review

Not Worth the Money or the effort

Been grilling for 30 plus years, used to buy your product with out question, as it was the best. Not any more. The briquettes light about the same, but burn out way to fast. I know the reason for this is to make the consumer use and buy more charcoal. I have been using lump charcoal from Smart & Final and it works great. More heart and a much longer burn time. Maybe if others follow suit Kingsford will put quality back into their brand instead of just money in their pockets.

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reply from Kingsford Consumer Services

Hello! Sorry to hear that your charcoal burned too fast. We wouldn't expect this and would love to help. So we can better assist you, please call us at 1-800-232-4745. For fast service, please provide us with this reference number: 170523-000761. We look forward to hearing from you!

Jun 2, 2011
Royalcoke23
2 out of 5 stars review

Not what it used to be.

I have grown up with Kingsford and have always been happiest with the results i got from it. I am sorry to say I can no longer say that. Since the change in briquets they are smaller and don't work as well as they used to. Our entire family has noticed this , while the still work just fine for burgers and hot dogs, they fail for any longer cooking requirements like chicken.

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Oct 14, 2020
Randy_E
1 out of 5 stars review

It may be time to change!

I have just opened my second bag of Kingsford Original charcoal in six weeks that is so dusty it almost unusable. This is not what I have come to expect from Kingsford. This has been my go to for many years but that will change if I keep opening product that looks like this.

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reply from From The Kingsford Team

Hi, Randy. Thank you for being a loyal fan, and we're saddened to see our Original Charcoal is dusty. We expect better than this, and we'd like to make it up to you. When you're available, please give our team a call at 800-232-4745 and provide reference number 201016-000627. We eagerly await your call.

Jun 29, 2012
ztwain
5 out of 5 stars review

The Best Choice...Kingsford

I only use Kingsford Original Charcoal! For me it is the fastest heating, longest lasting , evenest heat there is. Kingsford Charcoal makes cooking out a pleasure! Never have to worry if the coals are all lit, if they have enough heat. When I am ready ...my fire is ready. Kingsford coals the ONLY way to go.

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