Pork loin roast in a slow cooker (advice on an unconventional way to cook)?

Question

I would like to cook my marinated pork loin in my slow cooker. I do NOT want to cook it in liquid like you are supposed to. Do you think if I wrap the loin in some aluminum foil and cook it in the slow cooker that way it will work to keep it moist?

I would normally use my oven to cook the loin this way, but it will be in use all day for other things.

Answer 1

Crock pots are not meant to be used dry.  I wouldn't risk ruining either or both of the pot or the roast.  I cook my pork loin in vegetable juice in the crock pot.  Comes out great every time.

Answer 2

You'll have to use a little bit of liquid or else you will burn the crockpot up.  

Answer 3

I would at least but a small can of beef broth in there or something. You want to have some kind of liquid in the crock pot when cooking.

Answer 4

I am thinking the cooker would overheat without at least some amount of liquid in there.  If it overheats then you are apt to have a roast that smells and most likely tastes as if it had burned.

The addition of the liquid to the pot is not just for ensuring a moist roast in my opinion and without a fail proof backup plan I'd be loathe to attempt it.

Answer 5

I just don't see why you would want to wrap it in aluminum foil.  When you could put it in a crock pot.  Add a  a couple cans of beef stock or a couple cans of chicken bra or chicken stock.  And it would come out tender and moist.