APPLE CINNAMON PORK LOIN (crockpot)

I found this recipe in the local newspaper and thought I would like it, so I tried it. I followed it exactly but I did not do the last step which involves cooking down the juices. 1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 3 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon canola oil 3 medium apples, peeled and sliced, divided 1/4 cup honey 1 small red onion, halved and sliced 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Directions Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown roast in oil on all sides; cool slightly. With a paring knife, cut about sixteen 3-in.-deep slits in sides of roast; insert one apple slice into each slit. Place half of the remaining apples in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Place roast over apples. Drizzle with honey; top with onion and remaining apples. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Remove pork and apple mixture; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Serve with pork and apple mixture. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Yield: 6 servings. I found it to be too dry. Perhaps the sauce would have helped.