Tianjin preserved vegetable is commercially available in earthenware crocks or clear plastic packages. Deceased infants, newborns, or aborted babies were buried in crocks or jars, even Chinese porcelain. After drying, the "meju" bricks are aged in onggi crocks (jangdok) with brine. After drying, the "meju" bricks are aged in "onggi" crocks ("jangdok") with brine. Rillettes could be stored in crocks for several months.