The Ultimate Baked Beans

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   Special equipment: 4 individual crocks

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Put the molasses, ketchup, mustard, and chiles in a blender and puree.

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   Scrape that into a big bowl, add the beans and season with salt and black pepper, and gently toss so that the beans are coated with the molasses mixture.

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   Divide the mixture evenly amongst individual crocks.

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   Top each crock with a piece of pancetta, sprig of rosemary and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

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   Bake in the oven until the bacon is browned and fat is rendered, about 25 minutes.

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