My husband prefers the charcoal grill over the gas grill. when were in a hurry I always suggest using the gas grill since it is ready quicker. My husband says it won't take that long! I don't know if it is the charcoal or my husband who does all the grilling, but whatever is grilled always taste great!

I've been a Kingsford user for nearly 20 years. In the past, my family and I have had good success with The Original charcoal but this years batch has been disappointing for some reason. I use a full Smoke Chimney and spread them out evenly just like every other year. The difference is the charcoal burns out too fast. We get approximately 10-15 minutes of 300 degree temps but it goes down to 190 degrees quickly. I make sure the dampers are adjusted properly. I thought there was a problem with the first bag and went to the store to get another. It happened again. After the cook, the briquettes are still solid but white. They used to crumble to ash. We enjoy using Kingsford but may try another brand.

We use the "original" kingsford brand at our steakhouse. We absolutely love it. The chefs enjoy grilling with it because it lasts so long and customers have commented on how great their steaks taste. My husband and I own/run a western themed extremely busy steakhouse. You can grill your own or have one of our fantastic chefs grill your entree for you. We have a large grill indoors near the dining room and a grill out on our patio as well. Each grill uses anywhere from 160-180 pounds per night. On extremely busy nights, there have been times where we need to add more charcoal to the grills. We purchase and use 10 pallets of the 2 x 20 bundles every 6 weeks. Now, thats a lot of charcoal and it isnt cheap when you buy it in that amount. Because we are a small business (not a large so-called famous franchise) that uses kingsford charcoal faithfully, maybe... just maybe... one of these days Kingsford will buy me charcoal for a year.... LOL!

I have always been a Kingsford user. Never used a gas grill, if you're going to use a gas grill you might as well cook inside using your oven/stove. Kingsford is the best charcoal that I have ever used. People call and ask me to barbecue for them all the time and Kingsford has come through for me for over 30 years of using it. Thank you for a great product and keep it coming.

I disagree with some of these reviews, I use Kingsford original charcoal all the time on my kettle grill, for grilling things from burgers to steaks and dog and sausages. I find it very easy to light in my chimney and find that it lights 98% of the time and is hot and ready in like 18 minutes. I once and only once tried a brand oak something and it was terrible that's the stuff that won't light or get hot. I threw away that red bag almost a whole bad and ran back out to buy Kingsford again. I will be a fan for life when it comes to charcoal briquet grilling.

Been using the charcoal for over thirty years and have enjoyed many grilling foods, however, this last bag I purchased makes my chicken and other meats taste like it is laced with lighter fluid. We use only the newspaper and chimney to light the coals. I am very disappoiinted in the product. It leaves an after taste on the meat and me with a headache.

I bought some Kingsford charcoal for the first time in several years. What happened to the over-stuffed pillow loook and the density and hardness of the brickettes? They now look like they have already been burned!! The deterioration of quality for the supposed easier lighting is terrible. They are now no better than anyone elses. I and oterhs have to use about 30% more charcoal using these new inferior pieces.

I have been using kingsford charcoal for over 50 years, my present[charcoal] grill uses preferably lump charcoal,I can & do use kingsford when short of lump charcoal or want to extend more frugally my charcoal usage in my 'GREEN EGG'. I would & do recomend kingsford to my friends, it is reasonably priced & readily availlable in my area.

I love grilling...my husband bought me a new Kingsford grill with all the Kingsford accessories; charcoal, lighter fluid, etc...Love it. Invited his familyover for dinner and they absolutely enjoyed everything. Love the flavor that the charcoal leaves. Will never be a gas user!

I have been using Kingsford for like forever. Tried the store and cheaper brands and found they are a waste of money. I smoked a pork butt one weekend and even after it was finished in the afternoon, the fire pan was still hot the next day. When I smoke I will add it to lump charcoal and my temps have stayed even for hours. I don't use lighter fluid and it still only takes about 30 min. to get them lit and ready.