I bought the 6 pak to try out. We liked it, it has a good flavor, but we thought it was a bit salty. Next time, I will probably use half of the salt mixture. I also added 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to season 3 mix packets for 3 pounds of beef. The heat was just right for us - not too hot but a bit of zing to it. Very tasty - would recommend to others.