Catalog update — October 1, 2026: Some pieces mentioned in this September guide are no longer listed. The product cards below link to current listings; check each listing for price, size and stock. Browse the current ACE COOK collection.
ACE COOK is the kind of Korean brand you do not know unless you have shopped a Korean supermarket's housewares aisle, and that is exactly why we have it. It makes the ceramic-coated pans and pots that sit in a lot of Korean home kitchens: light, nonstick, easy to clean, and made in Korea. A distributor's overstock lot landed in our warehouse this month, so here is the honest guide to what these pans are, what they are not, and how to keep the ceramic coating going for years.
- ACE COOK ceramic cookware is hard-anodized aluminum with a mineral ceramic nonstick coating, free of PTFE and PFOA, made in Korea.
- It is light and heats fast. It is not induction compatible and not oven safe, so check your stove first.
- The coating lasts if you cook on low to medium heat, use wood or silicone tools, and never rinse a hot pan under cold water.
- Compare current sizes and prices on the linked product pages. Free standard shipping applies to orders of $39.99 or more within the contiguous U.S. and Washington, DC.
What ACE COOK ceramic cookware actually is
The body is hard-anodized aluminum, which means the metal has been electrochemically hardened so it will not warp on a burner or react with acidic food. Over that is a mineral-based ceramic nonstick coating. Ceramic nonstick is the alternative to traditional PTFE-based coatings, and ACE COOK's is labeled free of PTFE and PFOA. The result is a pan that weighs about half of what a cast-iron skillet does, heats in under a minute, and releases eggs with a nudge.
The trade-off, and it is the same for every ceramic-coated pan on the market, is that the coating is less forgiving of abuse than PTFE. Cook the way the pan wants to be cooked and it stays slick for years. Blast it on high, scrape it with a fork, and shock it in cold water, and it will not. The care section below covers that in detail.
The pieces, and what Korean kitchens use each one for
Frying pan
The everyday piece. Eggs, pancakes, gyeran-mari (rolled omelet), pan-fried tofu, and reheating leftovers. If you buy one thing from this lot, it is this, at $17.09.
Wok and Jumbo Wok
Korean home cooks use a wok-shaped pan more than a flat skillet, because so much of the cuisine is stir-fried: kimchi fried rice, japchae, bulgogi, spicy pork. The high curved sides keep rice in the pan. The 12.5-inch Jumbo Wok feeds a family.
Saucepan with glass lid (2.1 qt)
Ramyun, doenjang-jjigae for one or two, reheating soup, boiling eggs. The glass lid means you can watch the ramyun without lifting it.
Low pot (3.7 qt) and high pot
The low pot is the jjigae pot: wide and shallow so a stew simmers evenly and goes straight to the table. The high pot is for stock, noodles, and boiling enough water for a full batch of naengmyeon.
Super Wok (marble-coated)
A slightly different product: a die-cast aluminum wok with a five-layer marble nonstick coating. Check the product page for current sizes and prices. Same care rules, a little more traditional in look.
How to care for a ceramic-coated pan
Ceramic transfers heat efficiently, so medium is plenty. Prolonged high heat is what breaks a ceramic coating down. Never preheat an empty pan on high.
Wood, silicone, or nylon only. A metal spatula scratches the ceramic layer and the nonstick is gone from that spot for good.
Never rinse a hot pan under cold water. The thermal shock can craze the coating. Let it sit five minutes, then wash.
Warm water and dish soap. The ceramic pieces are dishwasher safe, but hand washing keeps the coating slick longer. The Super Wok is hand wash only.
Aluminum bodies do not work on induction cooktops. Gas, electric coil and glass-top electric are fine. The handles are not oven safe.
Ceramic is nonstick, not oil-free. A teaspoon of oil on medium heat keeps the surface conditioned and the eggs sliding.
ACE COOK cookware in our U.S. warehouse right now
ACE COOK ceramic cookware FAQ
Is ACE COOK cookware induction compatible?
No. The ceramic line is hard-anodized aluminum, which does not work on induction cooktops. It works on gas, electric coil and glass-top electric stoves.
Is the ceramic coating free of PTFE and PFOA?
Yes. ACE COOK's mineral ceramic coating is labeled PTFE-free and PFOA-free. The Super Wok uses a marble nonstick coating instead.
Can I put ACE COOK pans in the dishwasher?
The ceramic pieces are dishwasher safe. Hand washing with a soft sponge will keep the nonstick surface slick for longer. The Super Wok should be hand washed.
Why is the ACE COOK frying pan so cheap?
We bought an overstock lot from the brand's U.S. distributor and passed the discount on. The pans are new, boxed, and identical to what a Korean supermarket sells. Once the lot is gone, we cannot reorder at this price.
Are ACE COOK pans made in Korea?
Yes. The ceramic line is manufactured in Korea, and the box says so.
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Every product above is sealed, authentic, and stocked and shipped from our U.S. warehouse. Prices are overstock prices, so a listing closes when its lot sells through. Free shipping on orders of $39.99 or more within the contiguous U.S.; $7.99 flat under that. All sales final.
