7 Best Kingsford Charcoal for Smoking, July(2024)

Looking for best kingsford charcoal for smoking? You are in the right place.

I know it’s hard to avoid kingsford when it comes to smoking charcoal. Because of its price and various options..

Kingsford is still the choice for many

I usually like to use different brands. It really depends on what we want to cook..

Let me share you my insight on Kingsford charcoals…,

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Best Kingsford Charcoal for Smoking

#1 Kingsford Charcoal Original / Blue Charcoal.(More Smoke)

This is one of the best products when it comes to grilling from Kingsford. 

The ingredients of this charcoal are high quality ensuring high performance. It  lights easily in a single stroke of a lighter. 

The use of a chimney for starting the fire makes the work easier and quicker. When the fire is lit, it is ready to be used within 15 minutes.

It  gives the natural flavour to the food being cooked. One thing about this charcoal is that it produces more smoke compared to other briquettes. 

The simple disadvantage of this charcoal is that it leaves behind more ashes than others…

#2 Kingsford   Professional Charcoal (Less Ash Leftover)

The bag that comes weighs around 12 pounds containing 100% natural Professional Charcoal. It is used for grilling, searing and even for a slow cooking process.

 The charcoal after being lit is ready within 10minutes for the work.

This charcoal provides consistent heat and the temperature control for professional quality results. 

The ash left behind is low in quantity which is a good sign of complete burning of the fuel and even low mess of the ashes.

My friend shared the experience of brown smoke containing chemicals produced by it which is  less harmful to the body.

But I have not experienced this type of smoke. Good  for me..

Some of the pros and cons are:

Pros:

• Easy to light chimney.
• Produces less ashes.
• Best for grilling and higher temperature cooks. 

Cons:

• Generally more expensive.
• The temperature becomes too hot for BBQing metals.
• Burn time is shorter than the original.

#3 Kingsford Hardwood /Kingsford Lump Charcoal (Best natural Flavour)

Kingsford hardwood is the one that gives the authentic natural flavour. This is used for the cooking of the ribs, searing. 

It also lasts long and can cook a lot of the item for a long period of time.

The good thing about this charcoal is that there is no chemical taste over a food being cooked.

It is totally natural wood. So, the ash produced is low in amount. It can even used for searing which require a high heat.

This charcoal is great for smokers and even ceramic grills..

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#4 Kingsford  apple wood charcoal

As the name suggests, the charcoal has an apple flavour. It is a fast heating grill charcoal. This charcoal brings a subtle smoke and sweetness to the meat.

I usually like using it when I am grilling beef, chicken and sometimes fish. It purely depends on the mood if I want the flavour. And the taste it provides is pretty good.

It  lights fast and takes around 15 minutes to burn and the burning lasts long. This charcoal burns quickly and won’t stay lit for long. It is quite difficult to light than others, even in the chimney.

A few days back I had an opportunity to converse with a friend who uses this charcoal. He said he smoked 12 hrs of smoke for a pork shoulder.

He never had to refill for 8lbs. It gives a great flavor and the temperature is consistent..

#5 Kingsford Original Charcoal Briquettes with Mesquite(Best for tailgate parties /Backyard bbq)

Kingsford original charcoal briquette mixed with Mesquite gives a dashing mesquite flavour. The flavour is uncommon in taste.

The infused charcoal gives a bold and robust smoky flavour. It is mostly used for tailgate parties or backyard bbq. 

The certain pieces  are too small which are even smaller than normal charcoal briquettes.

Like  other charcoal it also takes around 15 minutes to get ready for the work.

Overall  it is a good charcoal with great flavor without additives. It has very little ash leftover which is a story telling of the quality kind.

This is best if you are looking for very less ash leftovers. So you don’t want too much ashes to impact the food.

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#6 Kingsford 32090 Match Light Charcoal Briquettes(Authentic Smokey Flavor)

This  type of charcoal needs no lighter fluid to light it. you only have to light a match to the coals. It is a sure fire grooves for easy and quick lighting.

After 10 minutes of burning coal it is ready for me to start cooking. I like the high quality ingredients and real wood used for making it. 

The best thing about this is that it delivers an authentic smoky flavour..

#7 Easy light charcoal (No Lighter Fluid or Preparation Required)

If  you are in search of a charcoal where no lighter fluid or preparation is needed than you must go for this.

It is made with natural ingredients and real wood. 

It makes impromptu grilling fun and easy. It is very convenient and portable. it has a fire groove technology for fast and easy lighting.

The little bag in a small grill is enough to cook burgers, ribs and chicken before they are burnt out. For lighting  you can place the whole of the bag in the chamber and start lighting the edges of the bag and let it burn completely.

But if you are preparing for the larger meals you need to have 2 bags of charcoal.

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FAQ

# How to arrange charcoal in a smoker?

Arranging the charcoal in the smoker is one of the easiest and most interesting things to do. It is not about the how much charcoal you have but about the arrangement of how much have.

There are different ways of doing it. I prefer the snake method since I have been using this method..

# Lump Charcoal vs Briquettes for Smoking?

Lump is made of 100% all natural carbonized wood. Briquettes are made from compressed sawdust. 

Lump burns longer and cleaner than the briquettes.

# What is the best fuel for smokers?

Charcoal is great for smoking and grilling. It is portable, versatile and gives the smoky flavor especially combined with some wood chips.

# What are charcoal briquettes?

Charcoal  briquettes are made from the leftovers of the wood chips mixed with sawdust and combined with other ingredients and compressed in the cylindrical shape under certain pressure. It is lightweight  and portable.

# What is the best Kingsford charcoal for BBQ?

  Kingsford original is the best charcoal for bbq.

# How  much charcoal to use in a smoker?

It depends on the amount of time that you are cooking. If you are cooking for a long 12 hours, better use a lump.

It is because the briquettes produce so much of the ash that it disturbs the flow of  air to the chamber and thus disturbs the temperature control.

Lump produces ash if used for a long time, so be prepared to remove the ash anytime.

# What is hardwood lump charcoal?

The pure, simple, high quality charcoal that has no filters and binders are the hardwood lump charcoal. It is made from a hard wood which has the quality of burning for a long period of time.

# Is Kingsford charcoal good for smoking?

It is the basis for small charcoal smokers. It may take a time to light it up and see the flames. But when the fire is burnt it will last for a long time. Some self igniting charcoal contain paraffin, products from petroleum that catches fire easily.

# Is kingsford charcoal ash good for plants?

If  we use the charcoal that is additive free, wood charcoal , it can be later used as a fertilizer. In that case Kingsford charcoal is safe to use. The ash produced contains potassium carbonate which is nutritious for many plants for their upbringing. 

However avoid using regular briquettes as fertilizers as this can harm the growth of a plant.

# How  long does charcoal burn in a smoker?

Depending on the amount being put up in the chamber, that long it lasts..

# How  often do you add charcoal to a smoker?

Check in five minutes when you start out. if the level of the charcoal has decreased keep on adding. Move the vents and even guesswork will be done in order to add the charcoal. Once you find it out you may need to refuel every 2 hrs. or so..

# Conclusion

In conclusion, the best Kingsford charcoal choices for smoking described in this article provide reliable performance, lengthy burn periods, and constant heat for achieving that true smokey flavor.

Kingsford has a wide selection of premium goods that produce excellent results, whether you want briquettes or lump charcoal. In order to improve the flavor of your meats, these charcoals were created specifically for smoking.

They offer the ideal ratio of heat to smoke.

To improve your outdoor cooking experience, select the Kingsford charcoal that best meets your smoking requirements.

You may appreciate the art of smoking and consistently produce delectable, smoky foods with these highly regarded solutions..