Feed the Whole Team

Win over guests by putting a variety of tailgate favorites on the menu, combining salads and sides with multiple on-the-grill options for the delicious smoky flavor that charcoal adds to food. Leftovers can be easily stored in GladWare® containers or GLAD® food storage bags — grilled meats make for great salads or quesadillas the next day.

Avoid a False Start

One of the most common mistakes made when lighting a charcoal grill is allowing the lighter fluid to soak in before lighting the coals. Instead, add lighter fluid following lighter fluid directions, lighting immediately and letting the coals burn until they are covered in ash (about 15 minutes). Or, simply light the briquets in one easy step and be ready to cook in about 10 minutes with Kingsford® Match Light® Instant Charcoal Briquets.

Score an Early First Down

Plan ahead and marinate meat before guests arrive. Try KC Masterpiece® Marinades, which can penetrate meat in as little as 30 minutes, but feel free to marinate longer for more flavor. Two to four hours works well to increase saturation and intensify taste.

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Do these coals burn hotter than other Kingsford® charcoal products?

Yes, Kingsford® Competition Briquets do burn hotter than Kingsford® Original charcoal. Grillers should pay special attention to temperature control inside the grill, arranging briquets and adjusting grill vents accordingly. The new briquets provide grillers with maximum versatility in cooking methods — whether grilling, searing or slow cooking.

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Keep in mind the briquettes must be applied to both the top and the bottom. Use only quality charcoal briquettes like Kingsford for consistent temperature control. As a rule of thumb to achieve 325 degrees use the following method. Take the size of the oven and take that number of briquettes less three for the bottom and that number plus three for the top.

*It would be great if Kingsford could make a hard wood Lump charcoal. My family has found lump charcoal burns faster and hotter and thus allows for a clean burn.

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