Hi deefer--well done --you must be best pleased.As above ,twist leaves off then boil gently until they are soft when you stick a fork in.Drain allow to cool and skin.you can now eat them as fresh beet , or pickle, in a clean screw top jar .I just slice or keep whole the small onesand use malt vinegar mixed with a couple of tea.sp sugar. Don't keep for too long in the cupboard --eat and enjoy.
Therec are loads of recipes for pickling and you will find these as you go along.I tend to keep things simple .