Great video, I used Kingsford for years and recently started using B&B and I agree with your findings. The B&B is great, also smells better when you first light it too. Thanks for sharing!!

Tom - Love this comparison video. We use B&B but we’re getting ready to try Kingsford. Thanks for saving us the trouble!

In my opinion the B&B is simply the best. I’ve used almost everything that is available to me in my area. Nothing compares to B&B. I use it exclusively.

Thanks Tom....After 57 years of using the same Product I switched thanks to your extensive research 😊 Great Job....and illustrative 📹 video !!!!

Costco runs the Kingsford Pro in a 2 pack of 18# bags for around $20. I always grab a couple bags and have found it to work well in my Akorn as well as kettles. I also like the B&B...basically I get whichever is on sale and both perform well.

Great comparison,nicely done.

Thanks for the info Tom. Really enjoyed your video. I was trying B&B for the first time and came across your video while the briquettes were lighting in the chimney. Kingsford blue bag has been my go to for years but I couldn't control the fire in my 26 inch Weber anymore. It would either go out or burn up too fast. Tonight I have been able to control the heat like I used to. I will be buying a second bag of the B&B

Been a BnB fan for a long time and this video just reinforced my faith in BnB. Good video 👍🏼

Tom - I enjoyed this. Very helpful. I have used the B and B but not the "Pro" bag of Kingsford. I primarily use Kingsford regular. A good test and the video didn't get too long either!

I totally agree with your findings, Tom! The Kingsford lite fast, burn hot and fast, and burn out fast! I have been using B&B for years, and there is no comparison! I always shut down my vents after a cook and about half of my B&B are preserved! There is nothing left of the Kingsford! Nothing but ash for the next cook! Thanks for the Honest Review! Cheers

B&B is all I use. Briquettes, Lump, Wood Chunks and even some of the wood splits. By far the best I have ever used. Nice video tom.

When I was first starting out in BBQ, only used Kingsford Blue, buying 10-20 bags when on sale at HD prior to major cooking holidays. Then got my MB gravity fed and switched to B&B. Using B&B lump to start my offset fires.

Great video! Very informative and it flowed really well. I would love to see more head-to-head comparisons when it comes to BBQ, and grilling. Thumbs up, and a sub from me.

I tried B&B after discovering your channel. Before that I preferred the regular Kingsford blue bag with no complaints. Since then I use B&B. For the most part I use charcoal for quick hot cooks, so price could play a role in any impulse buys in my near future. It looks like B&B has that covered.

Great video! By far the best bbq and grilling channel on the Tube. Would absolutely love to see B&B vs Jealous Devil Max!

Great video Tom.

Im getting back in the charcoal game from cook with gas. Thanks for the review.

Tom I'm sticking with my B&B. The closest I have found to B&B is Weber briquettes. Great comparison and thanks for taking the time to do this! Happy Father's Day!

Thanks Tom. Picked up that Masterbuilt portable smoker/grill. It’s got a small firebox, so needed something hot, clean, and efficient. Looks like B&B is the way to go..

B&B all day for me! Cool comparison Tom.

Thanks for confirming what I've long suspected. I've had great luck with B & B products. I agree and declare B&B the winner. It might be interesting to compare lump charcoal varieties head-to-head. For instance, I've never used Blues Hog brand and know almost nothing about it. I myself have been Jealous Devil briquettes and B&B oak lump charcoal user for years now. I recommend both.

Hey Tom! Happy Fathers Day! I can get the kings ford professional at Costco and it’s $29.99 for 2 18lb bags. But I stick with B&B all the way. In a pinch yea the kingsford works but nothing compares to the hotter longer cleaned

Love your channel Tom! I have a question for you: I love B&B briquettes, but I’m now looking at the Akorn Auto Kamado that you have and have done great videos on. Have you used B&B briquettes on the Auto Kamado? I know generally speaking lump is preferred in Kamado, but curious since B&B has basically no additives. Thank you sir!

I have never use B & B. Interesting comparison Tom.

Hey Tom, 2 oz is 1/8 of a pound 🙂 Thanks for this comparison. Very interesting. May have to check out the B&B

i just watched the video on b & b vs. devil charcoal. I believe the b & b only reached 275° but here it reached over 300° so the wind may have played a part. Either way, overall the best appears to be b & b. Id be interested in seeing the b & b char logs. That's actually what I was looking for. I've been using Kingsford regular charcoal for a long time, not knowing these other items really make a difference. Thank you for the great content!

Nice and helpful comparison, thank you. I would like to point out that Costco has the Kingsford professional 2 18 lb bags for just under $25, I have no idea why Walmart is so high.

Thanks!

I've never tried Pro but stopped using regular blue bag years ago because I didn't like the smell of the smoke. B&B, Royal Oak Natural and back in the day Weber briquettes are all so much better. Thanks for the video. I didn't expect B&B to go that much longer.

My local BJ's Wholesale store has double bag of the Kingsford Professional for 19.99. Ive gotten it a couple times cause the price is so good here.

I'd like to see you do this test with B&B vs Jealous Devil Max briquets, their charcoal is easy to get at Home Depot now.

Kingsford Pro runs deals through costco. ~$24 for 2x18# and on sale $18 during various parts of the year. Killer deal. B&B is good, but hard to beat that price.

Tom, B&B is in my opinion the best! I haven’t tried Jealous Devil briquettes yet, which could be a battle, but for my money, B&B!!!

I luv my b&b oak briquettes!

Just bought Kingsford Pro from Costco today for 18.35 for two 18lb bags. First time trying it.

I have used Kingsford original for years on a kettle snake method but recently tried b&b oak briquettes. The b&b ran so much slower and even. Will switch to b and b

BJs has 2 18lb bags of Kingsford Competition for $22.00. I just picked some for weekday use.

Great content…. This was helpful. I have been using lump for a long time but recently switched to briquettes when I got the gravity MB800. I started using it in the Green Egg also and it is good. I use the White Bag Kingsford from sams club. I will now buy the BB and test it out. Thanks again as always…

I’m going to have to switch over to B&B, I’ve just been using kingsford original

Ace Hardware and Winco (of you got that in your area) have the Kingsford Pro a lot cheaper but B&B is king. I'd like to see B&B vs Jealous Devil

I grab a 2 pack of the kingsford professional at Costco when it’s on sale. Two 18lb bags for $20

I don't know what is with Walmarts prices but here in the east the Kingsford Professional is about 1/2 the price of the B&B. If they were the same or close I would go for the B&B.

Definitely prefer the taste of B&B

Put the B&B up against the Walmart Cowboy 2x20# bags. Also, Home Depot's briquet brand Embers, sense they're in that 2x20# game as well... If you have a Home Depot wherever you live. Some people are pretty remote in the BBQ game.

Once the wood is calcined, it doesn't matter which wood it was.

I’d like to see Kingsford Professional vs Kingsford original. They look close to same to me.

Kingsford charcoal is made from Model T crates! Her in Napa CA 2 20lbs of Kingsford is $20 at Home depot. 1 17lb bag at ACE hardware is $18

I've been looking for B&B briquets in the Madison area for the last 2 years and I can never find it! I use the Kingsford Pro a fair bit. I get it at Costco and it's on special in 2-packs there from early spring on. I think I paid $18 for my last 2 pack.

Kingsford may have an edge in lighting quick and getting the Q going fast. But that's about it. If you just got home and need to get some thin burgers and hotdogs going right away... Kingsford may be better for you. B&B is by far better if you want a longer consistent heat and more flavor. I like to use the B&B Logs and sometimes mix the Logs and Briquettes together for a really long, consistent, and hot grill. Mainly cuz I like to do an indirect heat smoke and then flip on to the hot sear. Or I do a hot sear and then shut it all the way down to get the smoke. Then flip and open it wide open to get a sear again and then shut it down for additional smoke. You can't do that with Kingsford. It's a one hot burn and then nothing.

I use Kingsford coz' it doesn't burn longer than I need it to - dinner done and water heated for wash-up - can't ask for more

How does the Kingsford Long Burning product compare with b&B?

I still like the OG Kingsford blue bag. Doesn’t have so much dirty smoke compared to B&B when doing the minion method and smoking something. Value is very high. B&B burns very hot and burns a loooooong time if you’re just doing regular grilling it’s a good option IMHO.

Hi Tom, Just FYI, the Walmart posted price ($9.97) for B&B must be obsolete. There is no way add the item to shopping cart and it doesn't even say "Out of Stock".. The best price for B&B in 17.6 # bags is $16 at Ace Hardware (Minnesota). Based on your results I am planning to switch to B&B from Royal Oak. Thanks for doing the test. 👍

Great video Tom! Add me to the list of people who would love to see a jealous devil vs B&B briquettes comparison. Cheers!

2 big bags of kingsford 15.77 at Wally World can’t beat it Let’s face it we’re all just pretend grill masters

I tried the Kingsford professional hoping it would be better than regular Kingsford. For me it seemed no better. I'll stick with B&B.

Hotter, longer, cleaner, actually true compared to Kingsford. I picked up the pro model at Costco & was so disappointed. Its seams, I go through more charcoal & get a ton more ash on my cooks. I won't be purchasing Kingsford again & sticking with the B&B. Plus, I like the flavor better that B&B produces.

Those of us who've had to do overnight cooks on a WSM all know which one to use. Kinda a no brainer

B&B by far, not even a discussion Happy Father’s Day Tom

Come on, Tom, Kingsford said what it's made from: 100% natural ingredients! You know, like natural oak, arsenic, cockroaches, alder wood, corn starch, etc. I don't know, but by not saying what's in there leaves it open to interpretation...

South Texas BBQ … we use B&B … out preforms the rest

Kingsford for me

The Kingsford put out a LOT more (dirty) smoke than the B&B... That will imapct taste...

Costco has 2 20 pound bags of the Kingsford charcoal for $18 right now…. It’s very heavy Smokey charcoal

When I cook with my Kingsford I able to cook chicken pork and beef and hot wings? Hotdogs with no problems

Two 18 # professional at Costco $18.99...B&B 17.5 lb at ACE $15.99...for the price I go with Kingsford...But feel B&B is better product.

I will never buy B&B comp charcoal again. Bought a bunch of it and cant wait to get rid of it. Has a very off flavor.

Are you sponsored by either of these manufacturers?

After buying Kingsford professional for 4 years on the costco 2x18 for $18 deal, I won't buy it anymore. Either blues hog or b&b for me.

I don't care for Kingsford Professional at all. It's probably ok for very hot and fast cooks, searing steaks, etc. I tried using them in a WSM for a long cook, and they burned way too fast. I prefer regular Kingsford Blue, in fact. B&B is where it's at.

B&B all the way

B&B oak briquette has the best taste and scent out of every briquette on the market (wish their lump scent/taste was as pleasant as the briquette ) Stinkford is arguably the worst briquette of the big brands, so much white smoke at start

Yeah right Kingsford didn't do nothing but it's been around for a hundred years

B&b is a far better product.

I'm guessing you're in townhouse? Hopefully no whiney neighbors

BB for people who know how to cook, Kingsford for weekenders

Kingsford is trash. B&B forever.