Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Or, heat charcoal grill to medium high heat.
Place ribs, meat side up, bone side down, in roasting pan. Coat with vegetable oil, onion powder, salt, pepper, and liquid smoke. Pour water in bottom of pan, cover tightly and cook for approximately 1 hour or until ribs are steamed through.
Uncover pan and coat with remaining liquid smoke. Cook uncovered for approximately 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Coat ribs with 2/3 of BBQ sauce and transfer to grill or cover and refrigerate.
Place marinated rack of ribs on hot grill, turning to cook both sides basting with remaining sauce. Remove from grill and cut into racks or individuals ribs. Makes 8 servings. Enjoy!
Note: Ribs can be baked or steamed 1 day ahead of time and kept in refrigerator until ready to cook.