"Never apologize, mister, it’s a sign of weakness." - John Wayne

John Wayne was an American actor tuned pop culture icon during Hollywood's Golden Age. His name is synonymous with Westerns and war movies.

His career spanned from the silent era through until the “new” Hollywood. Wayne starred in over 179 film and television productions, 146 of which were motion pictures.

For over three decades he was one of the top box office draws, and for millions, he personified America's frontier heritage.

Aside from his on-screen accolades, the man known as The Duke was an incredibly polarizing figure. A hero for millions and a lightning rod for controversy.

Over these next two episodes, the Hungry Historian will examine the life and legacy of one of Hollywood's most revered leading men. In addition, you'll learn about a movie of his that's so bad, that just shooting it, may have led to his death.

As a featured recipe, Chef Money is preparing a pair of side dishes to accompany his "Dinner For the Duke," kicking off with his take on a campfire classic - baked beans.

Cheers!

Baked Beans

Ingredients:

• 1 pound dried Great Northern Beans
• 1 pound thick cut bacon, chopped
• 1 large yellow onion; peeled and chopped
• 1 jalapeno seeded & chopped
• ½ cup dark brown sugar
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• ¼ cup molasses or maple syrup
• 3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper