On Sat, 13 Oct 2012 18:57:08 -0700 (PDT), Roy
wrote:

I have a number of over-sized beets. I hate to throw them out but they are
about a foot long and too big for pickles. These are giants that my good-hearted
brother gave me 'cause he didn't know what to do with them.

Any suggestions?

Julienne them, and proceed as usual.