• 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.

• Heat a large non-stick pan over medium.
• Cut strips in half crosswise. 
• When pan is 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 pan over medium. When hot, 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 stack with half the crispy shallots, spring mix, remaining pickles, bacon 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 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 from the pan. Carefully wipe the pan clean. Use the same pan to cook burger patties. 

Top burgers with bacon when you assemble them.