Catfish Sloppy Joe Sliders - SippitySup

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ pound cabbage (finely shredded)
• 1 carrot (finely shredded)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for seasoning catfish)
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup whole milk
• ¼ cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 8 ounces skinless catfish fillet (cut into ½‑inch chunks)
• ¼ cup canola oil
• 1 small onion (diced) about 3/4‑cup
• 1 small green bell pepper (seeded and diced) about 3/4‑cup
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 cup barbecue sauce (either homemade or store bought, see note)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 8 soft slider buns
• 2 heirloom tomatoes (sliced) choose tomato size to fit buns