Jerky Stew

Ingredients

 * 1 lb Jerky, Beef or buffalo
 * 1 cup Whole dried hominy, soaked overnight in ample water
 * 1 lrg yellow onion, peeled/chopped
 * 1 lb potatoes*, unpeeled/diced
 * salt and pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) Break the jerky up into 1-inch pieces and place in a heavy, lidded kettle.
 * 2) Drain the hominy and add to the jerky, along with the Onion.
 * 3) Cover with water and bring to a boil.
 * 4) Simmer, covered, until the hominy is tender, about 2 hours.
 * 5) Add the potatoes and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
 * 6) Season with salt and pepper.

Note that Native Americans would have used prairie potatoes - arrowhead.