What are some traditional ingredients used in pozole, and how is corn incorporated into this popular Mexican dish?

Traditional ingredients in pozole include pork, hominy (dried corn kernels), chilies, garlic, and various spices. Corn is incorporated into pozole by using hominy, which is a type of corn that has been treated with an alkali solution to remove the hull and germ, resulting in a larger, softer kernel that is commonly used in Mexican cuisine.