We bought a twin pack of Original and it's not Original anymore! The bag says new BBQ flavor in small print. What happened to the just Original charcoal? Please take out the new BBQ flavor it's yucky! We will have to go to a different brand to get back that natural BBQ flavor.

I'm old school. I was cooking on a hibachi grille when I was 10 years old. I don't like the new Kingsford charcoal with the grooves. I think they were designed for impatient grillers. They light quickly in my chimney starter but they last half as long which makes the bag last half as long. I think this was as much a marketing idea as anything else. Are the old briquettes still available and if so, how can I get them.

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!

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.

I've been an avid backyard griller, using my Weber 22" kettle for over 10 years. I can say in that time, I've used primarily Kingsford Original. Last season I just finished up the last of the 20# bags purchased a couple years ago (I buy a lot). I could typically use 3 full chimney's worth before I needed to empty the ash collector on my grill. This year I started on the 19.5# Club bags I bought last year. You've changed something. Not only do I only get 2 full chimney's worth of ash before having to empty the ash collector, but it doesn't last as long. I also use the snake method when I slow smoke baby back ribs, and my snake, using exactly the same number of briquettes, doesn't last the full 6 hours anymore. I hope your shareholders are happy because I'm not.

I have been using Kingsford for 30 plus years but I am looking for another brand. The bag size has been reduced as well as the briquette size. And to top it off the briquettes don't burn as long nor as hot! I use to buy 20# bags for a reasonable price but now they only come in 16.6# bags and the product is inferior. Sorry guys but like the "new Coke formula", you've got to return to what got you to the top. I'll return when you do. Thanks for the memories.

GREAT taste and flavor. Sure beats electric or gas grills. Does it take a little longer to cook. Yes but doesn't doing anything right take just a little bit longer. But it always makes a difference. Use gas for conveinice but use charcoal if you want flavor.

Recently, while on vacation in FL, we had to buy a new grill for the condo( the old one was a rusted mess). While I was buying it, my guest was buying a store brand charcoal at the grocery store. What a nightmare!!! Had to keep addind lighter fluid, relighting, etc. Long story short, the steaks and seafood tasted like lighter fluid and cheap charcoal. First thing next a.m., went back to the store and bought the old faithful, Kingsford. I, personally, NEVER use anything but. Long live the King(SFORD)!

I got a Pit Barrel Cooker two years ago and powered it by Kingsford Original Charcoal the burn has never let me down. When not using a wood chunks to smoke with just the charcoal alone imparts a great flavor to anything cooked. It always lights easily and ready to cook in a very short time. I look forward to many more cooks using Kingsford Charcoal.

I cook alot on a stick burner smoker. I have discovered it is much easier to control the fire temp. it I use a bed of coals and add wood on top. This make a very stable temp. and I add a little wood for flavor. I buy large quantities when I find on sale. I can cook for over four hours using less than 20 lbs. and a few pieces of wood.