This is my favorite flavor and is what everyone is used to. Have tried other brands when I could not find this in the store and regret it. It is a mild flavor and is good to use when making jerky or sticks. All NESCO flavors are great, as family likes the Teriyaki flavor. For best results would recommend letting set overnight after mixing, covering with plastic wrap in refrigerator. Would also recommend using beef at least 85% or less. It will come out dry, if you don't. Using the NESCO dehydrator, it runs around 165 degrees. Rotate the trays as the lower trays dry faster, and turn the jerky as it dries. The round NESCO dehydrator is not efficient at making best use of tray space when making straight lengths of jerky, but they now make a new square model, recently purchased, and has adjustable temperatures. Added a small amount of water, makes it mix easier.