Preheat the grill to 400°F or medium-high heat. Clean and oil the cooking grate, then close the lid.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Microwave for 1 minute to melt the butter. Stir in parsley and set aside.
Quarter the bell peppers and remove seeds and ribs.
Slice the root end off of the onion and peel the skin off of the exterior. Slice the onion into 1/2-in slices, keeping the rings together, to make 4 slices.
Place sausages on the grill alongside peppers, onion slices, and corn on the cob.
Grill the onion slices and peppers for about 10 minutes, about 4–5 minutes per side.
Grill the corn for about 10–15 minutes, turning every 3–5 minutes. Remove vegetables to a serving dish and brush with garlic butter.
Cook the sausages for about 13–15 minutes, turning frequently. Pork sausage is fully cooked when the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Remove the sausages, brush with garlic butter, and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Weston Spect, has recently been selected to join the 2025 class for the Pork Leadership Institute (PLI). Weston grew up on a small horse farm in Somerset, Pennsylvania, where he developed a passion for agriculture through 4-H, FFA, and raising fair pigs. He attended Pennsylvania State University, earning a degree in Animal Science with a minor in Equine Science.
After graduation, Weston began his career in feed sales before joining Country View Family Farms. Over the past two years, he has advanced through their Manager Trainee Program and is now the Farrowing Lead at a 5,500-head Prop 12-compliant farm.
Weston credits mentors at Country View Family Farms, for fostering his growth, stating, “The knowledge and support from my colleagues have been invaluable. I’ve been fortunate to learn from a team that prioritizes continuous improvement and innovative problem-solving.”
“I’m incredibly honored and excited to have been selected for PLI,” Spect shared. “The program offers a unique opportunity to meet industry professionals from across the country, exchange ideas, and gain new perspectives that I can bring back to my farm and community.”
As Weston embarks on this journey, he reflects on his growing passion for pork production. “I never imagined how rewarding this industry could be. It’s incredible to walk into a grocery store and see a product you’ve worked hard to produce on the shelf. I encourage young adults to step out of their comfort zones and explore a career in the pork industry—it’s a truly fulfilling experience.”