Brisket, Grandma Tseidl's

Ingredients

• 3 pounds brisket
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 2 cups red wine
• 2 6-oz. cans tomato paste
• 2 cups water
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup (about 20) prunes
• 1 cup (about 30) dried apricots
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut in large chunks
• 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks