6 Thick pork chops, with

Stuffing pocket cut 1/4 te spoon Pepper

2 cu s Italian seasoned bread

Crumbs, divided 1/2 cup Peeled chopped apple

1/3 cup Shredded cheddar cheese

2 Ta lespoons Finely chopped pecans,

Toasted 1/4 te spoon Salt

1/8 te spoon Apple pie spice

2 Ta lespoons Melted butter

1 cup Orange juice, divided

Sprinkle chops with pepper; set aside. Combine 1 1/2 cups with remaining ingredients except for 1/2 cup orange juice. Stuff each chop and coat with remaining bread crumbs. Preheat oven to 350F. Place chops in a 13X9X2" baking pan and drizzle with remaining orange juice. Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 30-35 minutes. Serve immediately.