So...I forgot an ingredient. Does it matter?

[sallovesbeer]

Making deer pepperoni today and I forgot the ice water. Does this matter a great deal or does this just help with the stuffing process. I added pork fat so I assume it's not going to be dry. Any info helps as this was my first time making pepperoni.

[goatdancer]

Usually it's added to make it easier to get an even distribution of the spices.

[sallovesbeer]

Usually it's added to make it easier to get an even distribution of the spices.
Ok great. I mixed up really well so hopefully it will taste ok and the cure is mixed in good too

[Mikey Rafiki]

Shouldn't affect the taste if you still mixed it up well. It also helps a lot with the stuffing if the recipe calls for binding ingredients. The moisture will be primarily determined by the length of smoking or dry curing.

[Bear_Down]

Ice water just makes the pork fat stiffen and glide through while excluding.

[Daybreak]

Let us know how it turns out if you don't mind. If you're happy with it I'd be interested in what products and methods you used.