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There's an old saying, "When life gives you a lemon, make lemonade." Well, when you get a dry roast, it doesn't need to stay that way! Use your creativity and the ingredients from your pantry and refrigerator to turn that sad little roast into a totally new, delicious sandwich meal.

Salvaging a Dry Roast

Have you had the disappointment of a dry roast--something that felt dusty and dry with every bite you took? Chop it up and add some tasty moisture! Don't toss money and edible food out. Flex your creative muscles.

You can mix some roast with sauteed mushrooms and onions. Add enough gravy to moisten the roast. Serve it open-face on a soft roll. Enjoy your knife and fork hot and tasty sandwich.

Adding moisture back works for other meats, too. We grilled some chicken tenders, and they had a lovely smokey flavor. Unfortunately, they were as dry as the Sahara. I chopped them up and added water, oil, pineapple-habanero sauce, and barbecue sauce. Then, I let them rehydrate with the luscious sauce. You guessed it! Barbecue chicken sandwiches!