Alton's Glazed Carrots

This is my favorite Alton Brown recipe so far. It is, of course, from the best Food Network show of all, "Good Eats." Try it! So easy and fantastic.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb carrot, peeled and cut on the bias 1/4 inch thick (about 7 medium)
• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter
•  heavy pinch kosher salt
• 1  cup  good-quality ginger ale
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1  tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. In a 12-inch saute pan over medium heat, combine the carrots, butter, salt and ginger ale. Cover and bring to a simmer.
2. Once simmering, remove the lid, stir, and reduce the heat to low.
3. Cover again and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Remove the lid, add the chili powder and increase the heat to high.
5. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the ginger ale is reduced to a glaze, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
6. Pour into a serving dish and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve immediately.