Use of Spices on Shabbat
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Question
Can I get a brief summary of the laws regarding the use of spices on Shabbat, such as salt, sugar, and pepper, what is permitted and what is forbidden, and in which utensils? Thank you Shmuel
Answer
Hello Rabbi
Sugar is cooked - therefore it is permitted to place it even in a first vessel, but not when the dish is on the fire.
Salt - the early authorities are divided on whether it is 'hard to cook' and only cooks in a first vessel on the fire, or it is 'easy to cook' and cooks even in a second vessel that is still hot - according to the law, like the first opinion. However, one who is stringent according to the second opinion will be blessed.
Other spices - are not cooked and are not easily cooked, therefore they should not be placed in a first vessel, but only in a second vessel.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 318