Customer reviews from kingsford.com
Kingsford - All Natural Original Charcoal Briquettes 8 lb
Average customer rating
4.6
(2,133 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 2,133 reviews
5 Stars
1,729
4 Stars
241
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
51
1 Star
73
94%of customers recommend this product.
(
1,924 out of
2,054)
Customer Reviews for Kingsford - All Natural Original Charcoal Briquettes 8 lb
Customer Rating
5
Best :)
on March 17, 2014
Posted by: Shannon
from Cedar Springs, MI
Best there is! Never buy any other brand, been there done that and nothing like "The King"
Pros: Makes Food Taste Better, Burns Hotter, Easy to Use, Ready to Grill on Quickly, Good Value, Made with Natural Ingredients, A Brand I Trust, Great Quality, Long-Lasting, awesome, love it, best
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
The Best
on January 4, 2014
Posted by: CookingPants
from CT
I Went Camping And Used Kingsford Original And It Made Some Of The Best Steak I Have Ever Had
Pros: Makes Food Taste Better, Burns Hotter, Easy to Use, Ready to Grill on Quickly, Good Value, Made with Natural Ingredients, A Brand I Trust, Great Quality, Long-Lasting, awesome
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kingsford.com
Customer Rating
5
Best charcoal ever.
on December 28, 2013
Posted by: BigJohn
from Ca.
I have tried many brands of charcoal and nothing comes close to the quality of Kingsford charcoal. Kingsford charcoal is great for grilling and smoking different types of meats. I would recommend this product to all my friends.
Pros: Makes Food Taste Better, Burns Hotter, Easy to Use, Ready to Grill on Quickly, Good Value, Made with Natural Ingredients, A Brand I Trust, Great Quality, Long-Lasting
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
1
Cheapened Product
on September 28, 2013
Posted by: Cheap
from Detroit, MI
You have revised the manufacturing of this product so it no longer long lasting. It is very disappointing....it appears the mix has changed and the briquets have gotten smaller so now much more charcoal is required to accomplish the same result.
Pros: Burns Hotter, Ready to Grill on Quickly
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting kingsford.com
Customer Rating
3
Newbie - No Reference Point
on September 19, 2013
Posted by: Eapples
from Port St John, FL
I've been reading the reviews of the Kingsford "blue" and the competition briquettes. It seems that most, if not all, the folks have had prior experience with Kingsford going back several years/decades, as well as with other brands of charcoal. I haven't used charcoal since 1978. I'm just getting back into charcoal grilling and barbecuing with a newly-purchased Weber kettle. So, I have no point of reference, save for my experience getting back into charcoal.
I followed the instructions for using my chimney starter. I'm learning, slowly, how to moderate the cooking temp by opening/closing the grill vents, AS WELL AS adjusting the amount of charcoal. The only problem I'm finding with the product is the amount of ash. I'm told that it's normal for briquettes. I tried another brand of lump charcoal in a dry run; but I haven't cooked with it yet. It burns hotter and faster than the briquettes.
I'm establishing my baseline with Kingsford blue. I'm adjusting the grill vents, cooking times and amount of charcoal based on my current experience, without the benefit of having used the product in the past. So far, I did one rack of ribs and one beef brisket. Both were tasty, with no off taste. BUT, both came out on the dry side, due no doubt to my struggle to maintain a low and slow cooking temp.
I gave Kingsford blue a 3-star rating only because I'm just starting out. It's a brand I recognize and trust. As I gain more experience I'll venture out to try different brands. But for now, Kingsford blue is it for me. If it ain't broke, I ain't fixin' it.
Pros: Easy to Use, Good Value, A Brand I Trust
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kingsford.com
Customer Rating
5
always consistant
on August 17, 2013
Posted by: rafin
from Hoosier Nation
Kingsford is always reliable, use with a chimney starter only, never ever with fluid for best taste. I'm no expert but have had many people convert to charcoal after food off of my Weber and Kingsford. Perfect scenario to grill out with friends and that sweet smell floating in the air. Neighbors will wander in to see what you might be cooking.
Sweetcorn on the cob and brats today!!!
Pros: Easy to Use, Great Quality, A Brand I Trust
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kingsford.com
Customer Rating
2
long lasting NOT
on July 19, 2013
Posted by: Smoke
from wa st
I have used Kingsford for over 30 years and the last few years the longevity of the charcoal had decreased to a point that it will not last long enough to grill a burger let alone a chicken on direct heat. I don't know what you who have given reviews and are stating it lasts along time, are doing to make it last. I use a large bbq and a portable one and as an example I used a half a bag of match light ( were on our boat ) in my small bbq and let the charcoal get white, took about 15 min, the coals lost there heat before the burgers were done. I wasn't to many years ago I would have coals left over after grilling chicken. I have seen the change in the appearance in the briquettes and I thought it was just me at first, but know I know it is not me it is the briquettes. I am looking for a new briquette to use. I do a lot of cooking , winter and summer, and need a briquette that will last the way kinsford use to.
A good briquette has to have two main qualities, one is longjevity and the other is good smoke taste, Kingsford you now only have one of the two. Please bring back the old briquettes for those of us who do slow cooking.
A good briquette has to have two main qualities, one is longjevity and the other is good smoke taste, Kingsford you now only have one of the two. Please bring back the old briquettes for those of us who do slow cooking.
Pros: Makes Food Taste Better, Burns Hotter, Easy to Use
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from kingsford.comBy Amanda B., Kingsford Consumer Care, July 22, 2013
Hi there, this is Amanda from Kingsford. We certainly appreciate your feedback and would like to discuss this further with you. Will you please give us a call at 800-232-4745? Please provide us with your username when you call. Thank you!
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Customer Rating
3
Has Something Changed?
on June 27, 2013
Posted by: pselmo21
from Waukesha Wisconsin
Over the years I have bought nothing but Kingsford charcoal, but it seems over the last year or two, the charcoal has been burning out, losing it's heat much faster than in the past. Wondering if something has changed in "the recipe" to make this happen? Last night I barely had enough heat to cook 10 chicken legs. Just curious.
Pros: Makes Food Taste Better, Burns Hotter, Long-Lasting
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kingsford.com