It makes great tasting pickles. I just add more crisping powdereasy to useEverything okayThis is our favorite pickling mix! The flavor is perfect!Pros: easy to work with and tastyCons: will stain everything it touches! I'm not getting my deposit back thanks to this stuff. Canning can be messy business and little spills are permanent reminders to lay towels everywhere when canning. ?I liked this mix but my own recipe is just as good but labor intensive but won't stain. Once I use up what I bought (have enough for next seasons canning) won't buy this again.So easy to make dill pickles with this mix.Best pickles ever!Tastes like dill pickles.. Easy to use.. I had to order 12 more...