Brisket w/Tzimmes III

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 4 to 5 lb. first-cut beef brisket
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 cup sweet red wine or water
• 1 cup pineapple or orange juice
• 1 package dehydrated onion soup mix
• 2 to 3 tsp. kosher (coarse) salt, or to taste
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. (packed) light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1-1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
• 1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• Ground nutmeg to taste
• 3 cups (1-1/2 lb.) pitted prunes, dried apricots, or a combination
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 3 lb. sweet potatoes, cut into 1-1/2