Sweet and Sedery Pot Roast with Fruited Gravy

Adapted from a recipe by Cynthia Mashioff of Lake Worth, Florida.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (4 to 5-pound) beef brisket
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 medium onions sliced
2 cups mixed dried fruit, chopped
1 1/2 cups beef broth or water
1 cup medium dry white wine

Cooking Directions:

1. Season brisket with salt and pepper. Heat a large heavy pot over medium heat; add brisket and brown on all sides. Add the onions and cook over medium-low heat until softened and lightly caramelized, about 15 to 10 minutes.
2. Add the wine, broth and dried fruit; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer; covered, for 2 1/2 hours or until fork tender.
3. Remove roast from pot to slicing board and allow to set for 5 minutes before slicing.
4. Meanwhile, skim fat from gravy.
5. Arrange sliced brisket on a serving platter and ladle the fruited gravy on top.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Adapted from a recipe by Cynthia Mashioff of Lake Worth, Florida.