I've been using Kingsford brand for quite some time, however I have recently been very disappointed in it's quality as to heat output. At first I thought it was drawing moisture even though it was stored in a dry room and even inside additional plastic bags. This made no difference as the results were the same with several bags as this is how I purchased this product. In closing I will opt for a brand change in the future and no longer waste money on an inferior product!

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 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!

really the only product i use. i cook 3-2-1 ribs, rib-eye, skirt steak, veggies , a bunch of other food. i use it on my oklahoma joe smoker, chargriller outlaw and a small portable chargriller. people saying that its not good , don't know what they are doing (now the product that i would say burns too fast is the charcoal with mesquite in it.- i only used it once)

When it comes to bbq Im as hardcore as anyone . I bbq in every season no matter how hot or cold it may be. Kingsford original is the only charcoal i trust to get the job done every time I fire up my grill or smoker. In the grill, it aids in producing excellent flavor and provides the perfect temperature for any job. In the smoker, it's the only charcoal I have found to burn long enough during a long smoke to eliminate the need to constantly add charcoal in order to maintain temperature. It also burns hot enough to ignite even the greenest hickory so that in itself is an added advantage.

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 used to buy whatever brand charcoal was on sale. At the beginning of this summer we tried Kingsford and we are never going to buy a different brand again. They are so easy to get started, burn extremely long, and they flavor of the food always turns out great. I highly recommend trying this product!

I've been Bar B Queuing for 35 years, whole hog...1000 chicken halves at a time...brisket....ribs...pizza...you name it..Kingsford has always been my choice but why the shrinking bags and smaller briquettes? I don't think the product you're making now matches the quality reputation you once had. I'll still be a patron, but change isn't always good.

Been defending Kingsford as the preferred BBQ fuel over Wood Pellets and Wood for years, but my recent purchases do not reflect the product I grew to love. It's taking longer to start, isn't burning as hot and generates a lot of ash. It's fine for typical backyard cookouts, but if you are more adventuresome (ribs, steaks, slow cooking) the current product is not what I remember. Where in the past I used to be able to get Blue Bag close to 600 degrees to sear meat, it's now closer to 450. The ash generated is enough to choke out other coals. I'm using Blue Bag in both the traditional Weber Kettle and a championship grade smoker. I haven't measured the time to start, but it sure seems like it's taking a lot longer to get the red coals needed to really do the job right. I've refused to go the wood route, but it's something I'm going to need to ponder. It's not worth having a championship smoker if the fuel doesn't get the job done.

Like many I try to cut costs where I can, this is NOT one of them. This is the only charcoal we buy and are extremely pleased with it. They frequently have coupons which is great. We have a propane start grill and have had no issues. I highly recommend this product. Live in the Chicagoland area and grill year round.