While oven-baked ribs may not have the same smoky flavor as those cooked on a grill or smoker, there are still ways to achieve a delicious smoky taste. Here are a few tips: 1. Add a drop or so of liquid smoke to your BBQ sauce. 2. Add smoked paprika or smoked salt to the dry rub. 3. Or, purchase barbecue sauce with a hickory smoke flavor. Finally, check out my tips to finish this recipe on the grill to get that smoky taste.