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.

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.

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 ...