Haven't had pickled pork in years, might have to give it a crackI also make mine. Haven't for over 12 months though, and have no problems eating homemade bacon after being cured and smoked as its basically cooked. But track any youtube video of commercial bacon being made and it's clear it has the be cooked very, very crispy
Pickled pork from a good reputable butcher smoked in the Webber is very similar to ham/bacon.