The vendor was packing the cooler when I got there. The ice had gone to water.
Serves 2 to 4.
4 ears fresh corn, husked butter salt black pepper, optional
Bring a large pot of water to a full boil. The corn goes in. Three minutes if the ears are fresh; four if they sat overnight. The smell changes when they’re ready. Raw one moment, sweet the next.
Butter goes on while they’re still hot. Then salt. Black pepper if it’s there.