• Before starting, preheat the oven to 450˚F.
• Wash and dry all produce.
• Remove any brown spots from potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch wedges.
• To a parchment-lined baking sheet, add potatoes, half the Southwest Spice Blend and 1 tbsp oil. (NOTE: For 4 servings, use 2 parchment-lined baking sheets, with 1 tbsp oil per sheet.) 
• Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. 
• Roast in the middle of the oven for 22-24 min, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden.

• Meanwhile, to a medium bowl, add pork, panko, remaining Southwest Spice Blend, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt. (TIP: If you prefer a more tender patty, add an egg to mixture!)
• Season with pepper, then combine.
• Form pork mixture into two (four) 5-inch-wide patties.

• Heat a large non-stick pan over medium. Cut bacon strips in half crosswise.
• When hot, add bacon. Cook for 5-7 min, flipping occasionally, until crispy.**
• Remove from heat. Using tongs, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside. Discard bacon fat from the pan. Carefully wipe the pan clean.
• Reheat the same pn over medium high, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then patties. Pan-fry for 4-5 min per side, until cooked through.** 
• When patties are almost done, sprinkle with half the cheese.
• Cover and continue cooking for 1-2 min, until cheese melts.

• Meanwhile, drain pickles, then roughly chop half.
• To a small bowl, add mayo, ketchup and chopped pickles. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

• Halve buns. On an unlined baking sheet, arrange buns, cut-side up.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese over top buns.
• Toast buns in the bottom of the oven for 3-4 min, until cheese melts. (TIP: Keep an eye on them so they don't burn!)

• Spread half the secret sauce over bottom buns, then stack with half the crispy shallots, spring mix, remaining pickles and patties. 
• Sprinkle bacon and remaining crispy shallots over patties. Close with top buns.
• Divide burgers and potato wedges between plates.
• Serve remaining secret sauce on the side for dipping.

If you've opted to add bacon, heat a large non-stick pan over medium. Cut bacon strips in half crosswise. When hot, add bacon. Cook for 5-7 min, flipping occasionally, until crispy.** Remove from heat. Using tongs, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside. Discard bacon fat from the pan. Carefully wipe the pan clean. Reuse the same pan to cook the patties.

Top burgers with bacon when you assemble them.