Nesco jerky 3 pack has something for everyone. I have used this mix to make jerky with 93% ground beef. Higher quality beef better the result. The original and teriyaki are very good, just the right amount of heat and sweetness. The Hot and Spicy mix packs a nice hot punch with a mild sweetness. I prepare jerky in a dehydrator and finish with cold smoking for 2 hours. Smoking is what take good jerky and makes it extraordinary. I prefer this to the original mix from A.C. Legg.