We are Looong time users of KIngsford Charcoal. This season we bought a 2x20 lb package as we usually do. We do a lot of dutch oven cooking and the number of coals you use is important. We find the new coals don't last as long, so they are messing up our recipes. We found an older bag in our camper, and compared. The old briquet was at least 1/3 larger than the new ones. We have also found they don't last as long in our kettle cooker. Please go to the old tried and true.back
In my family, I am considered "Queen of Barbeque" because I love to grill and I will grill in the rain, snow, doesn't matter. However, not only you're giving us less charcoal in you "big" bags, the quality has changed as well. I've seen time the fire last so long, that I'm pulling food out the freezer just so it can get that charred taste. Your charcoal burn less, which mean I have to start a new fire, and to add insult to injury, finish baking in the oven to make sure it's done. I've NEVER had to do this in the past. I stop buying store brand 30 years ago, because of not having to cook all day (and evening). Whatever was new & improved, NOT! You've taken the enjoyment out of grilling...
I am very dissapointed in the new "improved" Kingsford . Lighting was never a problem before, so I don't know why you had to improve it. The worst part is, now it only burns half as long.
Of all the brands out there, this is by far my favorite! I havent used charcoal in many years due to having trouble getting it lit, but they have revamped this product! I no longer have trouble lighting it, and it cooks my food in the most delicious way!! Thanks Kingsford!