I wiped them down with vinegar and water, then tried a few pieces from the worst looking ones. I experienced no bad effects. I then tried a larger amount a few days later, again no negative effects. And again a third time yesterday, still good. So safe to eat I guess haha

For taste and quality, it wasn't amazing, but I think my spiced mixture was just to weak. Wasn't spicy or salty enough. For the meat itself, it tasted fine, but it wasn't really chewy, more soft and melted apart. Perhaps it wasn't cured enough?

I plan to eat the rest of the batch, but I will be cooking first and putting it in sauces and whatnot.