Usage patterns
〈物〉に酢をかけるto pour vinegar over something
I poured vinegar on the dumplings and ate them.
酢で〈物〉を和えるto dress something with vinegar
I dressed the cucumbers with vinegar.
酢をきかせるto add a good amount of vinegar for a sharp flavor
This sauce has a good tang of vinegar in it.
〈物〉に酢を加えるto add vinegar to a dish while cooking
Adding a little vinegar to a simmered dish makes it lighter tasting.
Expressions
酢の物vinegared dish; pickled dish