Pork Stew with White Beans and Butternut Squash

Name: Pork Stew with White Beans and Butternut Squash
Ingredients: For the Beans; 1/4 pound small, dry white beans; Kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 sprig thyme; 1 large garlic clove, smashed; For the Stew; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 pounds pork shoulder, well-marbled, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 2 cups diced tomatoes (fresh or canned); 2 cups homemade or low sodium pork, chicken or vegetable stock; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 1/2 cups diced butternut squash (1/2-inch)