Season the pork with salt and pepper. Combine the pretzels, chopped apples, onion, rosemary, basil, 1 c apple juice and 1/2 c cola in a bowl and mix well. Divide into 4 equal portions. Stuff 1 portion into each chop, letting the stuffing overflow for effect. Pour 2 c apple juice and 2 c cola into a baking dish. Add the garli, apple pieces, brown sugar and cinnamon. Add the stuffed chops. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees, checking for doneness at 10-15 minute intervals. Remove the pork chops to a heated platter. Puree the pan drippings with a hand tool or in a blender. Pour into a saucepan. Cok until reduced and thickened. Ladle over the pork chops.
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