• 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 more tender patties, add an egg to mixture!)
• Season with pepper, then combine.
• Form pork mixture into two (four) 5-inch-wide patties.

• Cut bacon strips in half crosswise.
• Heat a large non-stick pan over medium. 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. Carefully wipe out pan. 
• Reheat the same pan over medium, 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 the pickles.
• 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 top with half the crispy shallots, spring mix, bacon, remaining pickles and patties. 
• Sprinkle 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, cut bacon strips in half crosswise. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium. 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. Carefully wipe out pan. Reuse the same pan to cook patties. 

Top burgers with bacon.