Truss the chicken with kitchen twine to help it cook evenly. Place the chicken on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C.

Jiselle Anne C. Casucian/NB, GMA Integrated News This article Barangay Santolan's Pakalog Festival has residents roasting lechon on New Year's Eve was originally published in GMA News Online.

Lechon, a Spanish pork dish that features a whole roasted suckling pig cooked over charcoal is a staple in most Filipino gatherings. Whether it is a wedding, birthday, graduation, or festival ...