In a skillet over medium-high heat, spray pan with high-heat cooking spray. Add pork and cook, breaking up, until no longer pink. Add tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, coriander and cumin. Continue to cook until tomatoes have softened and mixture is fragrant. Remove from heat and fold in feta cheese, dill and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Set aside to cool.
Slice zucchini in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to remove the seeds, creating a hollow center. Stuff each zucchini half with roughly ½ cup of pork mixture, pressing to pack into center. Top each with about 2 tablespoons of panko breadcrumbs.
Preheat air fryer to 400° F for 3-5 minutes. Spray tops of stuffed zucchinis with cooking spray. Cook 4 at a time to not overcrowd the air fryer basket until filling reaches an internal temperature of 160° F and zucchinis have softened, about 12-15 minutes. Repeat for remaining boats. Could also be baked in a 400° F oven for about 20-25 minutes, until filling reaches an internal temperature of 160° F.
Garnish with extra dill and serve warm.
NOTE: Can be made into bite-size portions by cutting each boat into quarters after cooking. Serve with orzo or rice if desired.
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.”