West Virginia Trout Tacos

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3/4 cup cornmeal

2 teaspoons chili powder 

1 teaspoon salt 

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 

3/4 cup milk 

1 pound trout, flounder or sole, cut into 1-inch strips 

Canola or olive oil 

1 package corn tortillas 

Bourbon Slaw, recipe follows

1 package bacon, chopped, cooked until crispy and drained on paper towels 

1 package bacon, chopped, cooked until crispy and drained on paper towels

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves 

Bourbon Slaw:

1/2 cup mayo

2 tablespoons bourbon 

2 tablespoons brown sugar 

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 

2 teaspoons chili powder 

1 teaspoon salt 

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 

Juice of 1 lime 

1 medium head purple cabbage, thinly sliced