BEEF, PORK, AND HOMINY STEW

[Okwes]

BEEF, PORK, AND HOMINY STEW

1 1/2 lb lean pork ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 lb cured bacon
1 lb flank steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 lb beef short ribs, cut between bones
3 sweet Italian sausage links, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
2 Spicy dried pork sausage links, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
3 quarts water
6 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 1/2 lb butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 large boiling potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 red bell peppers, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon paprika
3 (15-oz) cans white hominy, rinsed
2 (16- to 19-oz) cans white beans, rinsed
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
Stir together meats and water in a 12-quart heavy pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 3 1/2 hours.
Add vegetables and paprika, then simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Add hominy, beans, salt, and pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.